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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March 13, 2019
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Mar'19
Election security threats loom as presidential campaigns begin
Fragile electronic voting systems and the weaponization of social media continue to menace U.S. election systems as presidential candidates ramp up their 2020 campaigns.
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March 13, 2019
13
Mar'19
Citrix data breach report raises more questions
Citrix disclosed a potential data breach blamed on poor password security, but a lack of details about the attack leaves only unconfirmed claims from a single cybersecurity firm.
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March 08, 2019
08
Mar'19
Battling misinformation focus of Facebook, Twitter execs' talk
Facebook and Twitter executives say finding a pattern of malicious activity is more effective in identifying bad actors on sites than looking at the misleading information itself.
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March 07, 2019
07
Mar'19
Nation-state threats grow more sophisticated, converge on targets
Incident response experts say nation-state cyberattacks are so common that they find threat actors from multiple nations operating in the same victim environment.
Cyberespionage and nation-state cyberattacks Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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advanced persistent threat (APT)
An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a prolonged and targeted cyberattack in which an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period of time. Continue Reading
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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
Evaluate Cyberespionage and nation-state cyberattacks Vendors & Products
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Battling nation-state cyberattacks in a federal leadership vacuum
Nation-state cyberattacks could be better fought with a united front. But the U.S. government has failed to find a reliable way to deter or stop attackers. Continue Reading
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How is Plead malware used for cyberespionage attacks?
Cyberespionage hackers have used stolen digital certificates to steal data. Expert Michael Cobb explains how hackers sign Plead malware to conduct these attacks. Continue Reading
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Domain fronting: Why cloud providers are concerned about it
Domain fronting is a popular way to bypass censorship controls, but cloud providers like AWS and Google have outlawed its use. Expert Michael Cobb explains why. Continue Reading
Manage Cyberespionage and nation-state cyberattacks
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How new cybersecurity problems emerge from fake news
As fake news continues to emerge, new cybersecurity challenges for IT professionals arise. Learn why we should continue to care about cyber propaganda and what we can do. 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
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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How to secure network devices in a hostile world
Find out how to secure network devices by locking down the biggest, riskiest holes to protect them from exploits long before some or all of the network crashes. Continue Reading
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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