The UK government has accused Russia’s Security Service, the FSB, of conducting a sustained cyber-hacking campaign targeting key figures in public life, including politicians. This accusation underscores the ongoing digital…
SysJoker Malware: A Renewed Cyber Threat to Israel from Suspected Hamas-Linked Hackers
Hackers potentially linked to the Palestinian militant group Hamas have targeted Israeli critical industry sectors with an updated version of the SysJoker backdoor malware. This new iteration of SysJoker, which…
Anticipating Iranian Cyberattacks: U.S. Braces for Potential Digital Onslaught
With tensions escalating between Israel and Hamas again, U.S. officials are preparing for a possible surge in Iranian cyberattacks. This heightened state of alert reflects growing concerns about Tehran’s capabilities…
Iran-Linked Hackers Breach Pennsylvania Water Facility
U.S. officials are currently investigating a cybersecurity incident at the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, following a breach by hackers linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The group,…
IRGC-Affiliated Cyber Actors Target Critical U.S. Infrastructure
A joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Israel…
The New Face of Cyber Threats: Hackers’ Insidious Malvertising Tactics
Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their strategies to exploit unsuspecting internet users, and their latest method involves a devious form of attack: malvertising. This technique, which involves placing malicious ads on…
CISA’s AI Roadmap: A Strategic Blueprint for Enhancing Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released its “2023-2024 Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence” this week. This roadmap lays out a strategic approach for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into…
Russia’s Cozy Bear Hackers Target Embassies in Sophisticated Cyber-Espionage Operation
Russian state-sponsored hackers, identified as the infamous group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear or Blue Bravo, have been implicated in a recent cyber-espionage campaign targeting embassies and international organizations.…
Israel’s Cyber Defense on High Alert: The Growing Iranian Cyber Threat
Israel’s cyber defense chief, Gaby Portnoy, has expressed significant concerns to CNN about the potential escalation of Iranian cyberattacks. This apprehension comes in the wake of a series of suspected…
The Scarred Manticore: A Deep Dive into Iran’s Espionage Campaign in the Middle East
Scarred Manticore, a notable force within the cyber espionage landscape, is an Iranian threat group closely linked to the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) that has been skillfully conducting…