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The U.S. Treasury faced a significant cybersecurity breach in December, now linked to Chinese state-sponsored hackers known as Silk Typhoon. This group, also referred to as Hafnium, is reputed for its sophisticated cyberespionage activities. Details of the Breach Date and Method of Attack: The breach was initially publicized by
Japanese authorities, the National Police Agency (NPA) and the Cabinet Cyber Security Center, have attributed a persistent cyber-espionage campaign to "MirrorFace," a hacking group linked to the Chinese state. This operation, ongoing since 2019, primarily aims to extract sensitive information about Japan's technological advancements and national
Japanese electronics company Casio has announced the results of its investigation into a recent ransomware attack that has affected thousands of individuals. In early October 2024, Casio disclosed network disruptions and system failures due to unauthorized access. Ransomware Attack Confirmation Shortly after the initial disclosure, Casio confirmed that a ransomware
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated threat known as NonEuclid, a remote access trojan (RAT) allowing malicious actors to hijack Windows computers. Developed in C#, NonEuclid incorporates advanced techniques to evade detection and gain unauthorized access. **Evasion Techniques** NonEuclid leverages methods such as bypassing antivirus programs and escalating privileges to
A sophisticated variant of the EAGERBEE malware has been identified, targeting internet service providers and government bodies in the Middle East. This updated version, also known as Thumtais, exhibits enhanced backdoor features that mark a notable advancement in its functionality. Advanced Backdoor Features The new EAGERBEE variant integrates multiple components
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations entity setting global aviation standards, is currently investigating a cybersecurity breach. On Monday, ICAO disclosed that it's conducting an active assessment following reports of a possible security incident. The breach is allegedly tied to a known cybercriminal group targeting
Expanded Telecom Breaches Highlight Ongoing Chinese Cyber Threat Recent reports from the Wall Street Journal have surfaced, revealing that telecom giants Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream have fallen victim to the widespread Salt Typhoon hacking campaign attributed to Chinese state-sponsored actors. Growing List of Affected Telecoms The Salt Typhoon
In a recent cybersecurity development, twenty harmful npm packages posing as parts of the Hardhat development environment have targeted Ethereum developers, aiming to steal private keys and sensitive data. More than a thousand downloads of these packages have been reported, illustrating a significant threat to the community. Targeted Attack on
The U.S. Treasury Department announced a significant cybersecurity breach attributed to suspected Chinese threat actors, affecting the department’s systems and unclassified documents. The incident was caused by the exploitation of an API key from a third-party service provider, BeyondTrust. Incident Overview On December 8, 2024, BeyondTrust, a software