Microsoft Hurts Charming Kitten (aka the APT35 Iran Hacking Group)

Microsoft has damaged a hacking group thought to be run by the Iranian military. APT35—also known as Charming Kitten, Ajax, and Phosphorus—has now lost control of 99 internet domains it was using in spear-phishing attacks on journalists and activists…. Continue reading Microsoft Hurts Charming Kitten (aka the APT35 Iran Hacking Group)

Security Boulevard’s 5 Most Read Stories for the Week, August 20-24

A new week, a new crop of security stories. Last week, malware complacency, Russian cyberspies, GDPR compliance and Mirai IoT malware made the headlines. In addition, we analyzed top security threats for web apps. Be sure to check Security Boulevard d… Continue reading Security Boulevard’s 5 Most Read Stories for the Week, August 20-24

Microsoft Seizes Domains Set Up by Russian Cyberspies

Microsoft has seized six domains that were registered by Russian cyberespionage group Fancy Bear and mimicked the websites of U.S. political organizations and think tanks. “One appears to mimic the domain of the International Republican Institut… Continue reading Microsoft Seizes Domains Set Up by Russian Cyberspies