RSA Conference 2019: Data-Wiping Cyberattacks Plague Financial Firms
A new report outlines the cyberattacks and threats that financial firms are facing. Continue reading RSA Conference 2019: Data-Wiping Cyberattacks Plague Financial Firms
Category Archives: APTs
How Google Tracks Hackers
This week, CYBER speaks to Shane Huntley, the Director of Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), essentially Google’s hacker hunting team. Continue reading How Google Tracks Hackers
2019 Malware Trends to Watch
Here are 10 top malware trends to watch for in the New Year. Continue reading 2019 Malware Trends to Watch
CYBER PODCAST: The Growing World Of APTs and Government Hackers
We spoke to EFF’s Eva Galperin about government hackers and espionage operations. Continue reading CYBER PODCAST: The Growing World Of APTs and Government Hackers
The Attack on Fair Elections Is a Great Marketing Opportunity For Tech Companies
With Donald Trump downplaying and denying Russian attempts to interfere with American elections, companies like Microsoft, Google, and Cloudflare have filled the void as defenders of democracy. Continue reading The Attack on Fair Elections Is a Great Marketing Opportunity For Tech Companies
Meet ‘Intrusion Truth,’ the Mysterious Group Doxing Chinese Intel Hackers
Since April last year, a group calling itself ‘Intrusion Truth’ has trickled out the real names of hackers working for Chinese intelligence. Recently the group has ramped up its efforts against a Chinese operation targeting governments and businesses. Continue reading Meet ‘Intrusion Truth,’ the Mysterious Group Doxing Chinese Intel Hackers
Newsmaker Interview: Patrick Wardle Talks Apple Malware Flubs and Successes
Researcher brings Apple down to earth, addressing Mac malware questions and the company’s smart moves to bolster security. Continue reading Newsmaker Interview: Patrick Wardle Talks Apple Malware Flubs and Successes
Vigilante Hacks Government-Linked Cyberespionage Group
Earlier this month, Kaspersky published research on the so-called ZooPark group, which ran a hacking campaign towards Android devices across the Middle East. Now, a hacker has allegedly stolen ZooPark’s own data and provided it to Motherboard. Continue reading Vigilante Hacks Government-Linked Cyberespionage Group
Costin Raiu and Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade on APT Fourth-Party Collection
Costin Raiu and Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade talk to Mike Mimoso live from Virus Bulletin in Madrid about APTs leveraging one anothers’ attacks and compromised machines as their own. Continue reading Costin Raiu and Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade on APT Fourth-Party Collection
Mamba Ransomware Resurfaces in Brazil, Saudi Arabia
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have seen a resurgence of Mamba ransomware pop up recently in Brazil and Saudi Arabia. Continue reading Mamba Ransomware Resurfaces in Brazil, Saudi Arabia