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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November 29, 2018
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Nov'18
SamSam ransomware actors charged, sanctioned by US government
The FBI indicted two threat actors involved with the SamSam ransomware attacks while the US Treasury sanctioned two others for their role in exchanging Bitcoin earned from attacks.
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November 16, 2018
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Nov'18
Google BGP route leak was accidental, not hijacking
Despite early speculation, experts concluded the BGP route leak that sent Google traffic through China and Russia was due to an accidental misconfiguration and not malicious activity.
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November 14, 2018
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Nov'18
Cybercrime agreement signed by 50 nations, not U.S., China and Russia
An international cybercrime agreement was signed by 50 nations and 150 companies in Paris, but the U.S., China and Russia were not part of the accord.
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October 25, 2018
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Oct'18
FireEye ties Russia to Triton malware attack in Saudi Arabia
FireEye security researchers claimed the Russian government was 'most likely' behind the Triton malware attack on an industrial control system in Saudi Arabia last year.
Cyberespionage and nation-state cyberattacks Get Started
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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
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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
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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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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
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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