Top news of the week: 31.07.2020.

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Threats And Attacks

On Jul 29, 2020
@Treadstone71LLC shared
North Korea-Linked Lazarus APT is behind the VHD ransomware https://t.co/VOdiLxY8nZ #malware
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North Korea-Linked Lazarus APT is behind the VHD ransomware

North Korea-Linked Lazarus APT is behind the VHD ransomware

Security experts from Kaspersky Lab reported that North Korea-linked hackers are attempting to spread a new ransomware strain known as VHD. North Korean-linked Lazarus APT Group continues ...

On Jul 28, 2020
@EduardKovacs shared
RT @SecurityWeek: U.S. Election Administrators Failed to Implement Phishing Protections: Study https://t.co/CSYrD0lQxq
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U.S. Election Administrators Failed to Implement Phishing Protections: Study

U.S. Election Administrators Failed to Implement Phishing Protections: Study

A majority of election administrators in the United States have yet to implement cybersecurity controls designed to provide protection against phishing attacks

On Jul 29, 2020
@SANSInstitute shared
This week's #NewsBites Drilldown Blog from SANS Director of Emerging Security Trends @john_pescatore provides additional analysis on warnings of attackers targeting Internet-connected operational technology at critical infrastructure systems. Read now > https://t.co/oVeUcMzjCk https://t.co/QgobuoQq2r
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NewsBites Drilldown for the Week Ending 24 July 2020

NewsBites Drilldown for the Week Ending 24 July 2020

______________________________________________________________________________ CISA and NSA Urge "Immediate Action" to Secure Critical Infrastructure Operations Technology and …

On Jul 27, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
@NSAGov @CISAgov @CISAKrebs #NSA/#CISA joint report warns on attacks on critical industrial systems https://t.co/rYrP3DNCjE #securityaffairs #hacking
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NSA/CISA joint report warns on attacks on critical industrial systems

NSA/CISA joint report warns on attacks on critical industrial systems

NSA is warning of cyber attacks launched by foreign threat actors against organizations in the critical infrastructure sector across the U.S. The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and the ...

On Jul 27, 2020
@SecurityWeek shared
Garmin Says Systems Back Online After Cyber Attack https://t.co/Ozvc0hS8zw
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Garmin Says Systems Back Online After Cyber Attack

Garmin Says Systems Back Online After Cyber Attack

A ransomware attack disrupted Garmin's website; company communications, and customer-facing services, according to the Kansas-based company.

On Jul 29, 2020
@SecurityWeek shared
Vatican Allegedly Hacked by China Ahead of Key Talks https://t.co/Wm0AohMlgV
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Vatican Allegedly Hacked by China Ahead of Key Talks

Vatican Allegedly Hacked by China Ahead of Key Talks

The Vatican and the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong have been the targets of alleged Chinese state-backed hackers ahead of talks on renewal of a landmark 2018 deal that helped thaw diplomatic ...

On Jul 26, 2020
@threatpost shared
The #NSA and #CISA have issued an alert warning that adversaries could be targeting critical infrastructure across the U.S. https://t.co/sLBFlOR9J5
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NSA Urgently Warns on Industrial Cyberattacks, Triconex Critical Bug

NSA Urgently Warns on Industrial Cyberattacks, Triconex Critical Bug

Power plants, factories, oil and gas refineries and more are all in the sights of foreign adversaries, the U.S. warns.

On Jul 27, 2020
@attcyber shared
Pandemic cyber threats, M&A activity and integrated systems are increasing #heatlhcare #cybersecurity risks - how can organizations cost-effectively build network resiliency? https://t.co/BBZidWZ1se @SecurityHIT #IoT https://t.co/1qAbBsZbo7
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COVID-19 Cybersecurity: Building Resilience Beyond the Crisis

COVID-19 Cybersecurity: Building Resilience Beyond the Crisis

COVID-19 led to the rapid adoption of telehealth and remote care sites. Providers must invest in visibility, automation, and access management to build resiliency in the newly connected ...