Cyberespionage and nation-state cyberattacks
In today's world, enterprises and governments must contend with more than just hackers and cybercriminals. This resource center provides the latest information and advice on the growing threats of nation-state cyberattacks and cyberespionage.
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Cyberespionage and nation-state cyberattacks News
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June 20, 2018
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Jun'18
Constant offensive cyberattacks approved by Pentagon
The Pentagon reportedly approved the use of offensive cyberattacks by the U.S. Cyber Command, and one expert said enterprises should be ready to handle the 'return fire.'
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June 13, 2018
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Jun'18
North Korea hacking threat still looms despite summit
Despite a summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the threat of North Korean hacking and cyberespionage still looms large, according to experts.
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May 31, 2018
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May'18
Risk & Repeat: Are ICS threats being overblown or ignored?
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss dangers to critical infrastructure in the wake of a new report on the threat actors behind the Trisis malware.
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May 31, 2018
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May'18
Yahoo hacker sentenced to five years in prison for massive breach
One of four Yahoo hackers was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the massive 2014 breach, which included accessing millions of sensitive email accounts.
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social engineering
Social engineering is an attack vector that relies heavily on human interaction and often involves manipulating people into breaking normal security procedures and best practices in order to gain access to systems, networks or physical locations, or... Continue Reading
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cryptanalysis
Cryptanalysis is the study of ciphertext, ciphers and cryptosystems with the aim of understanding how they work and finding and improving techniques for defeating or weakening them. Continue Reading
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Stuxnet
The Stuxnet worm is a rootkit exploit that targets supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. Continue Reading
Evaluate Cyberespionage and nation-state cyberattacks Vendors & Products
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How do source code reviews of security products work?
Tensions between the U.S. and Russia have led to source code reviews on security products, but the process isn't new. Expert Michael Cobb explains what to know about these reviews. Continue Reading
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Electronic voting systems in the U.S. need post-election audits
Colorado will implement a new system for auditing electronic voting systems. Post-election audits have been proven to help, but are they enough to boost public trust in the systems? Continue Reading
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What breach detection systems are best for corporate defenses?
A system breach is inevitable, and BDS products provide a valuable means of detection. But a strategy that blends both defense and offense is the best approach to security. Continue Reading
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EternalRocks malware: What exploits are in it?
When NSA cyberweapons went public, attackers bundled them into the EternalRocks malware. Nick Lewis takes a closer look at this new threat and explains what's lurking inside. Continue Reading
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Why WannaCry and other computer worms may inherit the earth
A vast majority of APT attacks and malware delivery happens via spear phishing. But worms have always had a place in the toolkit when the delivery method fit the mission. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Cyberespionage and nation-state cyberattacks Issues
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How air gap attacks challenge the notion of secure networks
Today's cyberattacks are taking new shapes and sizes in the ever-changing tech environment. This guide explores air gap attacks, the history behind them and the latest threats facing air-gapped networks. Continue Reading