Security News

Virus Bulletin 2019: Japanese Attacks Highlight Savvy APT Strategy
2019-10-02 16:47

Multiyear campaigns stretching back to at least 2014 have been seen using zero-days in region-specific software.

Russia-Backed APT Groups Compete With Each Other: Report
2019-09-25 20:18

Researchers Find That State-Sponsored Cyberespionage Groups Seldom Share CodeAPT groups that are backed by the Russian government rarely share code with each other, fostering a competitive...

Russian APT Map Reveals 22,000 Connections Between 2000 Malware Samples
2019-09-24 13:04

Though Russia still has an undiversified and stagnant economy, it was one of the early countries in the world to realize the value of remotely conducted cyber intrusions. In recent years, many...

New! RFP Template for Selecting EDR/EPP and APT Security
2019-09-18 13:00

Cynet’s new RFP templates clearly lay out the requirements for securing potential APT vectors.

Download: RFP templates for EDR/EPP and APT protection
2019-09-18 03:30

Security decision makers need to address APT risks, but struggle with mapping APT attack vectors to a clear-cut set of security product capabilities, which impairs their ability to choose the...

ThreatList: Apple Adware, Phishing, APT Attacks Threaten macOS Users
2019-09-11 20:48

Telemetry for the first half of the year shows that Apple's ecosystem is firmly in cybercriminals' sights.

Chinese APT Group 'Thrip' Powers Ahead
2019-09-11 19:48

Hackers Have Attacked at Least 12 Targets Since 2018, Symantec Researchers SayA Chinese advanced persistent threat group dubbed "Thrip" has attacked at least 12 organizations in Southeast Asia...

Chinese APT Group Began Targeting SSL VPN Flaws in July
2019-09-06 14:03

Pulse Secure and Fortinet Released Critical Fixes Months Ago, But Patching LagsA hacking group known as APT5 - believed to be affiliated with the Chinese government - has been targeting serious...

Lyceum APT Group a Fresh Threat to Oil and Gas Companies
2019-09-02 08:18

Reports Say Group Also Targeting Telecom FirmsAn emerging cyber espionage group that apparently started its work in South Africa last year is now focusing on targeting critical control systems for...

Lyceum APT Group a New Threat to Oil and Gas Companies
2019-08-30 19:33

Reports Say Group Also Targeting Telecom FirmsAn emerging cyber espionage group that apparently started its work in South Africa last year is now focusing on targeting critical control systems for...