Cybercriminals have adapted since Microsoft’s decision to block macros
Microsoft's decision to disable macros by default last year has forced hacking crews to find new, and sometimes old, ways to get a foothold.
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North Korean cryptocurrency hackers expand target list
North Korean hackers known for cryptocurrency heists are expanding their targets to include education, government and healthcare, according to researchers tracking the group. The activity could be…
Iranian hacking group expands focus to US politicians, critical infrastructure, researchers find
The group known as TA453 has added "outlier" attacks to its portfolio over the past two years, seemingly in concert with Iranian hardliners.
Phishing scheme targeting Mideast researchers uses ‘herd mentality’ approach to dupe victims
The tactic linked to an Iranian group creates the impression the email activity is real by employing a phenomenon known as "social proof."
Health care IT workers report increased cyberattacks affecting patient care
More than half of the respondents to a health care cybersecurity survey say their organizations suffered a ransomware attack in the past year.
Proofpoint’s Phil Fuster on the intersection between cloud ID management and zero trust
Proofpoint's Phil Fuster catches up with CyberScoop at Gov Identity Summit 2022.
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Research points to a Chinese hacking effort targeting a Russian border unit
The findings add detail to other suspected Chinese hacking campaigns in Europe related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russian, Chinese, Belarusian hackers increasingly using Ukraine-themed lures in attacks, Google observes
The Threat Analysis Group report sheds light on international efforts to leverage the war in hacking campaigns.
Against backdrop of Russian-Ukraine war, researchers witness flurry of nation-aligned hacking
Polish, Ukrainian and European targets are facing a barrage of cyber operations, researchers say.
Palestinian hacking group evolving with new malware, researchers say
The seasoned Palestinian hacking group is leveling up its remote access malware, researchers say.