They weren’t in any hurry, according to Citizen Lab, and used an interesting attack vector. Google Threat Intelligence Group also provided details on the attacks.

To defend “target rich, resource poor” critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, the U.S. must expand its patchwork volunteer system, a new report concludes. 

Multiple U.S.-based companies in the insurance sector have already been hit over the past week and a half, according to Mandiant.

A burst of global law enforcement actions during the past few weeks marked by a flurry of successful takedowns gives cybercrime experts a jolt of hope.

RSA CEO Rohit Ghai

The spyware’s developer, Intellexa, has been under pressure due to sanctions and public disclosure, but Recorded Future uncovered fresh activity.

A researcher tells CyberScoop that up to 80% of enterprises could be vulnerable to the zero-day Microsoft patched in its June update.

Unit 221B’s Allison Nixon said crackdowns have effectively shown the group that their actions carry real consequences.

Authorities said they froze and seized the allegedly illegally obtained funds when North Korean nationals attempted to launder money linked to the long-running conspiracy.

Google Threat Intelligence Group said about 20 organizations have been hit by a cybercrime group it tracks as UNC6040.