Predatory Sparrow massively disrupts steel factories while keeping workers safe

Credit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:05:15 +0000

A hacking group displays its sophisticated skills by causing molten steel to spew from factory foundries. Could a state be backing the group?

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North Korean threat actor targets small and midsize businesses with H0lyGh0st ransomware

Credit to Author: Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

A group of actors originating from North Korea that MSTIC tracks as DEV-0530 has been developing and using ransomware in attacks since June 2021. This group, which calls itself H0lyGh0st, utilizes a ransomware payload with the same name.

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New variant of Android SpyJoker malware removed from Play Store after 3 million+ installs

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:03:32 +0000

A researcher found eight malware-laden apps in the Play Store which have been downloaded over 3 million times.

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Sophos ZTNA receives Global New Product Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan

Credit to Author: Chris McCormack| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:45:04 +0000

Sophos ZTNA has received Frost & Sullivan’s prestigious Global New Product Innovation Award in the zero trust network access industry. Frost & Sullivan applies a rigorous analytical process to evaluate multiple vendors for each award category before determining the final award recipient. We are very honored that Sophos ZTNA was awarded this distinction based on […]

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China’s Tonto Team increases espionage activities against Russia

Credit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:38:41 +0000

China is gathering more intel about Russia after strengthening their diplomatic ties in the face of Western sanctions.

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Low-income consumers preyed on by fake ISP during pandemic, FCC says

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:29:56 +0000

Cleo Communications took advantage of the FCC’s EBB program to scam those already struggling with money when the pandemic struck.

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