Tag: state-sponsored threat actor
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Microsoft Security Blog: Frequent freeloader part II: Russian actor Secret Blizzard using tools of other groups to attack Ukraine
Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/12/11/frequent-freeloader-part-ii-russian-actor-secret-blizzard-using-tools-of-other-groups-to-attack-ukraine/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Frequent freeloader part II: Russian actor Secret Blizzard using tools of other groups to attack Ukraine Feedly Summary: Since January 2024, Microsoft has observed Secret Blizzard using the tools or infrastructure of other threat groups to attack targets in Ukraine and download its custom backdoors Tavdig and…
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Cisco Talos Blog: The evolution and abuse of proxy networks
Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/the-evolution-and-abuse-of-proxy-networks/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: The evolution and abuse of proxy networks Feedly Summary: Proxy and anonymization networks have been dominating the headlines, this piece discusses its origins and evolution on the threat landscape with specific focus on state sponsored abuse. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the growing…
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Microsoft Security Blog: Frequent freeloader part I: Secret Blizzard compromising Storm-0156 infrastructure for espionage
Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/12/04/frequent-freeloader-part-i-secret-blizzard-compromising-storm-0156-infrastructure-for-espionage/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Frequent freeloader part I: Secret Blizzard compromising Storm-0156 infrastructure for espionage Feedly Summary: Microsoft has observed Secret Blizzard compromising the infrastructure and backdoors of the Pakistan-based threat actor we track as Storm-0156 for espionage against the Afghanistan government and Indian Army targets. The post Frequent freeloader part…
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Alerts: CISA and Partners Release Joint Guidance on PRC-Affiliated Threat Actor Compromising Networks of Global Telecommunications Providers
Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/12/03/cisa-and-partners-release-joint-guidance-prc-affiliated-threat-actor-compromising-networks-global Source: Alerts Title: CISA and Partners Release Joint Guidance on PRC-Affiliated Threat Actor Compromising Networks of Global Telecommunications Providers Feedly Summary: Today, CISA—in partnership with the National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and international partners—released joint guidance, Enhanced Visibility and Hardening Guidance for Communications Infrastructure. Partners of this…
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Cloud Blog: UNC1860 and the Temple of Oats: Iran’s Hidden Hand in Middle Eastern Networks
Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/unc1860-iran-middle-eastern-networks/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: UNC1860 and the Temple of Oats: Iran’s Hidden Hand in Middle Eastern Networks Feedly Summary: Written by: Stav Shulman, Matan Mimran, Sarah Bock, Mark Lechtik Executive Summary UNC1860 is a persistent and opportunistic Iranian state-sponsored threat actor that is likely affiliated with Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security…