A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group successfully compromised the computer networks of at least six U.S. state governments between May 2021 and February this year, according to research published by cybersecurity firm Mandiant on Tuesday.
The group, known as APT41, allegedly exploited vulnerabilities in web applications to get their initial foothold into state government networks, Mandiant said.
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Danny Palmer is a senior reporter at ZDNet. Based in London, he writes about issues including cybersecurity, hacking and malware threats.
A prolific and likely state-backed hacking group repeatedly targeted several US state governments by using software vulnerabilities in web applications and then later scanning for Log4j vulnerabilities within hours of the vulnerability coming to light in order to maintain their access.
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'The Big Saturday Show' weighs in on Russia-Ukraine tensions as Biden admin says US unprepared for cyberattacks.
Nearly two dozen American companies involved with liquefied natural gas production were attacked by hackers in early February – two weeks prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine , Fox News has learned.
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Over the last few weeks, US gaming and computer graphics giant Nvidia has been dealing with a massive cyber attack that compromised, among other, a terabyte of its data. When the company didn’t meet the hackers demand, the credentials of more than 71,000 Nvidia employees were leaked online.
China-backed hackers have breached networks of 6 US states: experts
A hacker group backed by the Chinese government has breached the networks of at least six US state governments in the past year.
Experts are warning of a group of cybercriminals that has been targeting state government computer networks in the United States, according to a new report from American cybersecurity firm Mandiant.
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DENVER (KDVR) — When it comes to the threat of potential cyber attacks from Russia, experts say the average Coloradan will likely be impacted by hackers targeting third-party apps on their phone.
Given how we're in a situation where we have massive financial sanctions being levied against Russia, the vice president of cyber risk at the Denver-based Optiv Security says when it comes to cyber attacks, Russian hackers will also likely start by targeting our finances too.
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Or, if you'd rather get a code through SMS message, you can choose "I want to set up a different method." Microsoft will ask for your mobile number, and send you a text with a six-digit code to verify your account.
On your phone or desktop, only install and run apps from legitimate sources, like the app store for your device. If you're using Microsoft 365, using Microsoft apps to access those accounts is the most secure choice, according to the company.
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In order to combat these attempted attacks, McQuiggan recommends that businesses remain vigilant in their IT protocols and make employees aware of the potential threats faced by companies from these various harmful actors.
In addition to being aware of potential threats, it is important that organizations are investing in the best antivirus software available to create another layer of security.
Hackers fork open-source reverse tunneling tool for persistence
Security experts have spotted an interesting case of a suspected ransomware attack that employed custom-made tools typically used by APT (advanced persistent threat) groups.
Although no concrete connection between groups has been uncovered, the operational tactics, targeting scope, and malware customization capabilities signify a potential connection.
A Chinese government-backed hacking group has breached local government agencies in at least six US states in the l… https://t.co/DWSVSVi0hE CNN Tue Mar 08 16:15:04 +0000 2022
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