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New social engineering weapon in cyber warfare

ClickFix: From cyber trick to spy weapon

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What began as a ploy by commercial cybercriminals is now becoming a method used by state-supported hacker groups: The ClickFix technique. Originally used by financially motivated attackers to circumvent security mechanisms, it is now being used specifically by actors from North Korea, Iran and Russia for espionage purposes.
Old gaps, new access

Fortinet vulnerability: How hackers stay in FortiGate systems despite patches

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Despite security updates being installed, cyber criminals have managed to gain permanent access to FortiGate devices. The attackers exploit known vulnerabilities that have long since been closed – but they go one better: they leave behind a so-called backdoor through which they retain access even after the patch.
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Data leak with far-reaching consequences

Cyber attack on IT service provider exposes sensitive patient data

A massive hacker attack has exposed the data of over 118,000 patients in the USA. The company affected is New York-based Endue Software, which provides digital infrastructure for infusion centers.
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Ransomware group develops brute force framework

Automated attacks: BlackBasta relies on “BRUTED”

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The ransomware group BlackBasta has developed a powerful tool to automate brute force attacks on edge network devices such as firewalls and VPNs. The framework, called “BRUTED”, allows attackers to crack targeted credentials and scale ransomware attacks on vulnerable networks.
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Cyber espionage on a new level

SideWinder now also attacks nuclear power plants

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The notorious advanced persistent threat (APT) group SideWinder has refined its attack tactics and significantly expanded its geographical reach. According to recent analyses by Kaspersky, the group is now specifically targeting nuclear power plants and energy facilities.
Former technician released again

IT attack: British Museum remains closed in parts

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Parts of the world-famous British Museum remain closed following a suspected IT attack by a former employee. All temporary exhibitions were also closed to the public on Sunday, as a museum spokesperson confirmed to the German Press Agency.
Complexity of operations

Earth Estries – an analysis of attack techniques

Since 2023, Earth Estries has evolved into one of the most aggressive Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, primarily targeting critical industries such as telecommunications companies and government agencies in the US, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South Africa.
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