Author Archives: Kevin Townsend
Iranian Group Targeting Israeli Shipping and Other Key Sectors
Mandiant has been tracking an activity cluster from what it believes is a single Iranian threat group that has been targeting Israeli interests, especially the shipping industry. The activity was first noted in late 2020 and is… Continue reading Iranian Group Targeting Israeli Shipping and Other Key Sectors
Killnet Releases ‘Proof’ of its Attack Against Lockheed Martin
On August 1, Lockheed Martin was supposedly targeted with a DDoS attack delivered by the pro-Russian hacker group Killnet. The information came via the Moscow Times who reported Killnet’s claim for responsibility.
Newsweek added that Killnet clai… Continue reading Killnet Releases ‘Proof’ of its Attack Against Lockheed Martin
NIST Post-Quantum Algorithm Finalist Cracked Using a Classical PC
Cyberattack Victims Often Attacked by Multiple Adversaries: Research
It’s not if, but when and how often you get attacked
Sophos research for its Active Adversary Playbook 2022 revealed that victims are often attacked by multiple adversaries – usually, in rapid succession but sometimes simultaneously. Further analysis n… Continue reading Cyberattack Victims Often Attacked by Multiple Adversaries: Research
HYAS Unveils New Tool for Continuous DNS Monitoring
Canadian security firm HYAS Infosec has released a new DNS protection tool dubbed HYAS Confront that was designed to provide clear visibility into DNS transactions into production networks.
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Secure Enterprise Browser Startup Talon Raises $100 Million
Enterprise secure browser startup firm Talon Cyber Security has closed a $100 million Series A funding round. The funding was led by Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from Ballistic Ventures, CrowdStrike’s Falcon Fund, Merlin Ventures, SYN … Continue reading Secure Enterprise Browser Startup Talon Raises $100 Million
Cyber Readiness Measurement Firm Axio Raises $23 Million
New York-based cyber readiness and risk management firm Axio has raised $23 million in a Series B funding round led by ISTARI, with participation from existing investors NFP Ventures and IA Capital Group. The funds will be used to enhance the company’s… Continue reading Cyber Readiness Measurement Firm Axio Raises $23 Million
Cybersecurity Growth Investment Flat, M&A Activity Strong for 2022
Global markets have suffered following the first Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine – but sales of cybersecurity software have remained strong. VC investment in cybersecurity has adapted to the world economy rather than stalled.
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New Ducktail Infostealer Targets Facebook Business Accounts via LinkedIn
An ongoing spear phishing campaign has been targeting Facebook business accounts since the second half of 2021. The campaign uses an infostealer specifically designed to steal browser cookies for authenticated Facebook sessions to steal information fro… Continue reading New Ducktail Infostealer Targets Facebook Business Accounts via LinkedIn