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CISA and the FBI have released a joint advisory highlighting the growing threat behind ongoing Royal ransomware attacks targeting many critical US infrastructure sectors, including healthcare, communications and education

This follows an advisory issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), whose security team revealed in December 2022 that the operation of the ransomware was linked to a large number of attacks against healthcare organizations in the US. In response, the FBI and CISA shared indicators and a list of linked tactics,…
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On the one-year anniversary of Russia’s war against Ukraine, the US Treasury announced a new set of sanctions against dozens of entities allegedly aiding the Kremlin, including its cyber operations

The war has never been fought only on the ground, but also in cyberspace, with Russia engaging in fake news campaigns, routine distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and the deployment of disruptive malware against Ukrainian targets, including critical infrastructure. Over the past year, the U.S. and other countries have announced numerous sanctions against individuals…
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The US Marshals Service is investigating a ransomware attack that led to data theft

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is investigating the theft of sensitive law enforcement information following a ransomware attack that affected what it describes as an “independent USMS system.” The USMS is an office within the Department of Justice that provides support to all elements of the federal justice system by executing federal court orders, seizing…
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The US government is set to publish a cybersecurity strategy document endorsing mandatory regulations on critical infrastructure providers and emphasizing a more aggressive ‘hack-back’ approach to dealing with hackers

The Biden administration is reviewing the final details of a 35-page national cyber security strategy that will use regulation to “level the playing field” in national security. Voluntary approaches to critical infrastructure cybersecurity have brought significant improvements, but the lack of mandatory requirements has too often resulted in inconsistent, and in many cases, unsatisfactory results.…
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Canada’s spy service warns that adversaries will turn to espionage and foreign interference tactics to target the country’s increasingly important artificial-intelligence sector

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says in a newly released analytical brief that countries including China and Russia can be expected to “pursue Canada’s AI through all available vectors” – from state-sponsored investment to the use of covert operatives. The analysis by the spy agency’s intelligence assessments branch, marked CSIS Eyes Only, was completed in…
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Many of Russia’s cyber operations against Ukraine and NATO members over the past year have yet to be publicized, according to a joint report released this week by two Dutch intelligence services

Although dozens of private-sector reports have detailed Russian operations during the war in Ukraine, experts have questioned whether the cybersecurity industry has visibility into the full extent of that activity. The joint report by the Netherlands’ General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD), alongside its Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD), cites two reasons why “many…
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The pro-Russian hacker group Killnet launched a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on NATO websites, including the NATO Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ) website

The attack was confirmed by NATO, while the hacker group announced the attack on its Telegram channel in the following message. “NATO cyber experts are actively dealing with an incident affecting several NATO sites. NATO deals with cyber incidents on a regular basis, and takes cyber security very seriously,” a NATO statement said. “We are…
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UK politician ‘s email hacked by Russian suspects

A Scottish nationalist politician says hackers believed to be from Russian intelligence have penetrated his private email account, and is warning voters that his messages could become part of a disinformation campaign. Stuart MacDonald, a member of the Scottish National Party and member of the UK Parliament, tweeted early Wednesday that he had fallen victim…
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The United States: Fewer hacks, more infidels – and much more expensive

According to the annual report of the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) , 1,108 cyber incidents were reported in 2020 and the extent of those affected by these incidents was close to 301 million people , a 66% drop compared to the year before. The average cost of paying the ransom was $233,000 in the…
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The global outsourcing company Serco, which these days also deals with corona tests, was attacked in a ransom attack

The company, which originates from the UK and employs about 50k employees , confirms that it is indeed suffering from a ransomware attack but does not specify what the impact is on the company’s systems and what the ransom amount is. The Babuk attack group, which began its activities in January 2021 , is the…
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