North Korea Hackers Linked to Breach of German Missile Manufacturer

The targeting of Diehl Defence is significant because the company specializes in the production of missiles and ammunition.
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Iranian APT Operating as Initial Access Provider to Networks in the Middle East

Iranian state-sponsored threat actor UNC1860 is operating as an initial access provider to high-profile networks in the Middle East.
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Mandiant Offers Clues to Spotting and Stopping North Korean Fake IT Workers

Mandiant shines the spotlight on the growing infiltration of US and Western companies by North Korean fake IT workers.
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What more can be done to stop ransomware attacks? 

A panel of experts debated at the 2024 mWISE conference what more could be done in the wake of police action and tens of millions in ransom payments over the past year. 

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The Dark Nexus Between Harm Groups and ‘The Com’

A cyberattack that shut down some of the top casinos in Las Vegas last year quickly became one of the most riveting security stories of 2023: It was the first known case of native English-speaking hackers in the United States and Britain teaming up with ransomware gangs based in Russia. But that made-for-Hollywood narrative has eclipsed a far more hideous trend: Many of these young, Western cybercriminals are also members of fast-growing online groups that exist solely to bully, stalk, harass and extort vulnerable teens into physically harming themselves and others. Continue reading The Dark Nexus Between Harm Groups and ‘The Com’

Iranian hackers using social media, job recruitment sites to lure Israeli spies

Mandiant says the primary motive for the operation appears to be helping the Iranian government identify Iranians who may cooperate with Israel.

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Cyber Threat Intelligence Capability Maturity Model (CTI-CMM) released

A partnership of 28 industry leaders serving public and private organizations across the vendor and consumer community volunteered their time, effort, and experience to launch the first version of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Capability Maturity Model… Continue reading Cyber Threat Intelligence Capability Maturity Model (CTI-CMM) released

North Korean hacking group makes waves to gain Mandiant, FBI spotlight

The newly designated APT45 pursues military intelligence but has been expanding its targets, Mandiant says.

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Mandiant Shines Spotlight on APT45 Behind North Korea’s Digital Military Machine

A fresh Mandiant report documents North Korea’s APT45 as a distinct hacking team conducting cyberespionage and ransomware operations.
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Chinese Hacking Group APT41 Infiltrates Global Shipping and Tech Sectors, Mandiant Warns

Chinese government-backed hacking team caught breaking into organizations in shipping, logistics and automotive sectors in Europe and Asia.
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