APT29 hit German political parties with bogus invites and malware

APT29 (aka Cozy Bear, aka Midnight Blizzard) has been spotted targeting German political parties for the first time, Mandiant researchers have shared. Phishing leading to malware The attack started in late February 2024, with phishing emails containing… Continue reading APT29 hit German political parties with bogus invites and malware

German political party targeted by SVR-linked group in spearphishing campaign, Mandiant says

The group may have been seeking insights on shifting European sentiments on Ukraine, threat analysts suggest.

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Battery maker Varta halts production after cyberattack

German battery manufacturer Varta was forced to shut down its IT systems and stop production as a result of a cyberattack. The Varta cyberattack The cyberattack occurred on Monday night and affected five of the company’s production plants and the… Continue reading Battery maker Varta halts production after cyberattack

Hackaday Links: January 28, 2024

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From the “No good deed goes unpunished” files, this week came news of a German programmer who probably wishes he had selected better clients. According to Heise Online (English translation), …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: January 28, 2024

New Phishing Scam Spoofs German Media, Broadband Conference Anga

By Habiba Rashid
The Anga Com Conference is Europe’s leading business platform for Broadband, Television, and Online, based in Germany. However,…
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Top members of DoppelPaymer Ransomware gang arrested

By Deeba Ahmed
Authorities have arrested two suspected members of the DoppelPaymer ransomware gang in Germany and Ukraine, believed to be high-value members of the cybercrime syndicate.
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Law enforcement teams score major win against DoppelPaymer ransomware gang

In a joint effort, the German Regional Police, Ukrainian National Police, Europol, Dutch Police, and FBI joined forces on February 28, 2023, to take down the masterminds behind a notorious criminal organization responsible for unleashing devastating cy… Continue reading Law enforcement teams score major win against DoppelPaymer ransomware gang