Security News

Research Shows Many Security Products Fail to Detect Android Malware Variants
2021-06-22 10:10

A group of academic researchers has created a tool that can be used to clone Android malware and test the resilience of these new variants against anti-malware detection. Testing against 17 commercial anti-malware engines has shown that half don't detect the clones.

South Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute Confirms Cyberattack
2021-06-21 11:54

The South Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute has confirmed that an unknown third-party gained unauthorized access to its systems. "Currently, the Atomic Energy Research Institute is investigating the subject of the hacking and the amount of damage," the institute also said.

South Korea’s nuclear research agency breached by North Korea-affiliated cyberattackers, says malware analyst group
2021-06-21 05:33

South Korean officials have admitted that government nuclear think tank Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute was hacked in May 2021 by North Korea's Kimsuky group. Malware analyst group IssueMakersLab said in a report that it detected an attack on KAERI on May 14th. The attack saw incoming heat from 13 internet addresses, of which one was traceable to Kimsuky.

North Korea Exploited VPN Flaw to Hack South's Nuclear Research Institute
2021-06-20 23:35

South Korea's state-run Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute on Friday disclosed that its internal network was infiltrated by suspected attackers operating out of its northern counterpart. KAERI, established in 1959 and situated in the city of Daejeon, is a government-funded research institute that designs and develops nuclear technologies related to reactors, fuel rods, radiation fusion, and nuclear safety.

South Korea's Nuclear Research agency hacked using VPN flaw
2021-06-19 17:59

South Korea's 'Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute' disclosed yesterday that their internal networks were hacked last month by North Korean threat actors using a VPN vulnerability. The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, or KAERI, is the governement-sponsored institute for the research and application of nuclear power in South Korea.

South Korea's Nuclear Research agency breached using VPN flaw
2021-06-19 17:59

South Korea's 'Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute' disclosed yesterday that their internal networks were hacked last month by North Korean threat actors using a VPN vulnerability. The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, or KAERI, is the governement-sponsored institute for the research and application of nuclear power in South Korea.

Axonius unveils business unit focused on research and product development
2021-06-17 02:00

Axonius launched a new business unit focused on innovation and growth avenues beyond the existing core solution already used by hundreds of companies worldwide. After doubling its staff during the pandemic and achieving triple-digit annual recurring revenue growth in 2020, Axonius continues its rapid-growth trajectory, expanding globally and maintaining its commitment to product innovation.

GitHub Updates Policies on Vulnerability Research, Exploits
2021-06-07 12:55

Code hosting platform GitHub says it has updated its policies regarding vulnerability research, malware, and exploits, to permit dual-use security research. Previously, the policies could be considered hostile toward projects with dual-use content, but the updated guidelines aim to make it clear that GitHub "Enables, welcomes, and encourages" dual-use security research - i.e. research that can be used for both good and bad purposes.

Google announces new experimental Abuse Research Grants Program
2021-06-04 16:41

Google has announced a new experimental Abuse Research Grants Program for abuse-related tactics and product issues outside the scope of existing Vulnerability Research Grants and the Vulnerability Reward Program. Grant amounts for the new Abuse Research Grants Program will vary from $500 up to $3,133.

Group-IB opens MEA Threat Intelligence & Research Center in Dubai
2021-05-31 23:00

Group-IB has officially announced the opening of its Middle East & Africa Threat Intelligence & Research Center in Dubai. Group-IB's leadership views the opening of its MEA Threat Intelligence & Research Center as a critical milestone toward achieving the strategic goal of building the first ever decentralized global cybersecurity company with fully operational R&D centers in the key financial hubs.