cyberespionage

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Security Affairs

In the first quarter of 2023, SentinelLabs researchers spotted the initial phases of attacks against telecommunication providers in the Middle East. According to the researchers, the activity is part of the Operation Soft Cell that was first reported in June 2019 by Cybereason. At the time, researchers at Cybereason uncovered the long-running espionage campaign tracked…

Network Security, Software Security

Issued by: Security Week

Active since at least 2007 and also tracked as APT41, Barium, Blackfly, Double Dragon, Wicked Panda, and Wicked Spider, the Winnti Group is believed to be formed of multiple subgroups engaging in both cyberespionage and financially motivated operations. As part of a campaign ongoing since early August, the threat actor has been deploying various payloads…

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Security Week

Also referred to as APT27, Bronze Union, Emissary Panda, Lucky Mouse, and TG-3390 (Threat Group 3390), Iron Tiger has been active since at least 2010, targeting hundreds of organizations worldwide for cyberespionage purposes. As part of recent attacks, the advanced persistent threat (APT) group abused the compromised servers of MiMi – an instant messaging application…

Application Security

Issued by: Security Week

The Biden administration said the requirements made public Thursday are part of a broader effort at protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure from ongoing cyberespionage and a surge in disruptive ransomware attacks. “These new cybersecurity requirements and recommendations will help keep the traveling public safe,” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement. He had…