Security News

Wekby APT Gang Using DNS Tunneling for Command and Control (Threatpost)
2016-05-25 18:58

Wekby attackers are turning to the technique known as DNS tunneling in lieu of more conventional HTTP delivery of command and controls for remote access control of infected computer networks.

APT Groups Finding Success with Patched Microsoft Flaw (Threatpost)
2016-05-25 16:58

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have identified six APT groups using exploits for a Microsoft Office flaw that was patched in September 2015.

Unraveling Turla APT Attack Against Swiss Defense Firm (Threatpost)
2016-05-23 21:33

Details of an extensive targeted attack against Swiss defense contractor RUAG were released by Switzerland's national CERT.

Pawn Storm APT targets members of Angela Merkel’s party (Help Net Security)
2016-05-13 18:29

Pawn Storm, one of the oldest APTs engaging in cyber espionage, has been spotted targeting members of the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the political party of German Chancellor Angela...

Platinum APT Group Abuses Windows Hotpatching (Threatpost)
2016-04-27 14:28

Microsoft disclosed details on the Platinum APT group and its arsenal of backdoors, keyloggers and its abuse of Windows hotpatching to load malicious code on compromised computers.

APT Targeting Tibetans Packs Four Vulnerabilities in One Compromise (Threatpost)
2016-04-19 11:00

Tibetans along with journalists and human rights workers in Hong Kong and Taiwan have been targeted in campaigns using phishing emails laced with Microsoft RTF attachments that exploit four...