ShadowBrokers’ Leak Has ‘Strong Connection’ to Equation Group

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab said there is a strong connection between the ShadowBrokers cache of exploits and those belonging to the Equation Group. Continue reading ShadowBrokers’ Leak Has ‘Strong Connection’ to Equation Group

Academics Devise New Way to Steal Data from Air-Gapped Computers

Researchers can exfiltrate data from air-gapped computers using malware to steal it and transmit it to a receiver by manipulating the mechanical movements of a computer’s hard-disk drive. Continue reading Academics Devise New Way to Steal Data from Air-Gapped Computers

Attributing Advanced Attacks Remains Challenge For Researchers

Kaspersky Lab researchers participated in a Reddit AMA, touching on topics such as attack attribution, critical infrastructure security, attacker and researcher tradecraft, and the shortage of security talent. Continue reading Attributing Advanced Attacks Remains Challenge For Researchers

APT Attackers Flying More False Flags Than Ever

Investigators continue to focus on attack attribution, but Kaspersky researchers speaking at CanSecWest 2016 caution that attackers are manipulating data used to tie attacks to perpetrators. Continue reading APT Attackers Flying More False Flags Than Ever