A Russian state-backed hacking group is executing one of the most far-reaching cyber espionage campaigns ever seen, infiltrating critical infrastructure across multiple continents by exploiting vulnerabilities in IT management software. The operation, attributed to the notorious Russian threat actor Seashell Blizzard, has compromised high-profile targets in energy, telecommunications, defense, and government sectors, including in the…
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China-linked hackers target Japan’s national security and high-tech industries
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) and the National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) have exposed a long-running cyber espionage campaign, “MirrorFace” (also known as Earth Kasha), allegedly linked to China. The campaign, operational since 2019, has targeted Japanese organizations, businesses, and individuals, primarily to exfiltrate sensitive data related to national security…
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That cheap webcam? HiatusRAT may be targeting it, FBI warns
Webcams have been a key part of business and home offices everywhere, especially since the COVID pandemic hit. But they are not often high-quality products, especially if used only sporadically, as many consumers and remote workers are content with a cheap one from China. This not only causes regular hardware problems, but it can also be…