North Korean hackers charged with $1.3 billion of cyberheists
Three members of North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau where charged for WannaCry, the Sony Pictures hack, and many other cybercrimes.
Lock and Code S1Ep15: Safely using Google Chrome Extensions with Pieter Arntz
This week on Lock and Code, we talk to Pieter Arntz, malware intelligence researcher for Malwarebytes, about Google Chrome extensions.
A week in security (July 20 – 26)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 20 – 26, including Deepfakes, Bluetooth technology, and APT groups.
APTs and COVID-19: How advanced persistent threats use the coronavirus as a lure
We review the top APT groups taking advantage of the current pandemic.
Securing the MSP: why they’re their own worst enemy
Behind each cyberattack on the MSP is typically a system left unpatched, asset management undone, security officer not hired, or board who sees investment in security as a cost center rather than a long-term investment.
A week in security (October 28 – November 3)
A roundup of the latest cybersecurity news for the week of October 28 – November 3, including cyberattacks against SMBs, the Internet’s 50th birthday, stalkerware, donation scams, and more.
The forgotten domain: Exploring a link between Magecart Group 5 and the Carbanak APT
Bread crumbs left behind open up a possible connection between Magecart Group 5 and Carbanak.
Securing the managed service provider (MSP)
Managed service providers (MSPs) have become the target of attacks, as lack of aggressive security posturing has left them—and the high-value data of their clients—vulnerable. Learn how MSPs can secure against a rising tide of threats.
The Advanced Persistent Threat Files: APT1
Next up in the Advanced Persistent Threat Files: APT1, a unit of the People’s Liberation Army of China known for wide-scale and high-volume data collection on mostly English-speaking companies.
The Advanced Persistent Threat files: APT10
While security companies are getting good at analyzing the tactics of nation-state threat actors, they still struggle with placing these actions in context and making solid risk assessments. So in this series, we’re going to take a look at a few APT groups, and see how they fit into the larger threat landscape—starting with APT10.
