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Threats And Attacks

On Feb 26, 2020
@EduardKovacs shared
The Iranian cyber-espionage group referred to as MuddyWater continues to focus on long-running operations even after a U.S. airstrike killed General Qassem Soleimani. https://t.co/iM6aNK2Zxq
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Iranian Cyberspies Focus on Long-Running Operations

Iranian Cyberspies Focus on Long-Running Operations

The Iranian cyber-espionage group referred to as MuddyWater continues to focus on long-running operations even after a U.S. airstrike killed General Qassem Soleimani

On Feb 27, 2020
@EduardKovacs shared
RT @SecurityWeek: McAfee Buys Browser Isolation Firm Light Point Security https://t.co/IZuyUwtgoO
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McAfee Buys Browser Isolation Firm Light Point Security

McAfee Buys Browser Isolation Firm Light Point Security

McAfee has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Baltimore, MD-based Light Point Security, which offers full remote browser isolation technology.

On Feb 26, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
@_antoniopirozzi @zlab_team @viperaviola @Luke_like @LucaSambucci @arturodicorinto New Cyber Attack Campaign Leverages the #COVID19 Infodemic https://t.co/3o9fm7UXj0 #securityaffairs #hacking #coronavirus #malware
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New Cyber Attack Campaign Leverages the COVID-19 Infodemic

New Cyber Attack Campaign Leverages the COVID-19 Infodemic

Researchers from Cybaze Yoroi ZLab have spotted a new campaign exploiting the interest in coronavirus (COVID-19) evolution to spread malware. Introduction Nowadays, it is common to say that ...

On Feb 27, 2020
@paulsparrows shared
A new timeline is here! I have just published the list of the main cyber attacks occurred in the second half of January 2020. https://t.co/m7YbeMriPV
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16-31 January 2020 Cyber Attacks Timeline

16-31 January 2020 Cyber Attacks Timeline

A new timeline is here! Today we have the list of the main cyber attacks occurred in the second half of January 2020. In this timeline I have collected a total of 83 events, if we consider ...

On Feb 22, 2020
@FireEye shared
Read this @arstechnica article to see what @NathanBrubaker said about the #ransomware attackers that shut down a U.S. pipeline operator for 2 days. via @dangoodin001 https://t.co/yHdixcAQZg
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A US gas pipeline operator was infected by malware—your questions answered

A US gas pipeline operator was infected by malware—your questions answered

The infection has generated no shortage of questions and opinions. Here's what we know.

On Feb 25, 2020
@Reuters shared
Mexico's economy ministry hit by cyber attack https://t.co/TszGhzePlC by @Abeadriana https://t.co/SbGDKpuRvf
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Mexico's economy ministry hit by cyber attack

Mexico's economy ministry hit by cyber attack

Mexico's economy ministry detected a cyber attack on some of its servers on...

On Feb 21, 2020
@CISecurity shared
"Dukes said organizations need to understand what information on their networks is sensitive, and encrypt it, or wall it off, or don't have it on the network in the first place." https://t.co/b5kuxjkxTB
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Ransomware the new online 'nightmare' for business

Ransomware the new online 'nightmare' for business

ALBANY — The ransomware attack that froze Albany accounting firm BST's records is...

On Feb 24, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
@MalwarePatrol @Mandiant @FireEye @zlab_team @_antoniopirozzi FireEye Mandiant M-Trends 2020 report: 500+ new #Malware strains in 2019 https://t.co/PqZjQqZyoR #securityaffairs #hacking #APT
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FireEye Mandiant M-Trends 2020 report: 500+ new Malware strains in 2019

FireEye Mandiant M-Trends 2020 report: 500+ new Malware strains in 2019

FireEye’s report revealed that the incident response division Mandiant observed more than 500 new malware families in 2019. According to the FireEye Mandiant M-Trends 2020 report, FireEye ...