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Brass Typhoon: The Covert Chinese Hacking Group Operating in the Shadows

As China intensifies its global digital strategy, cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about the evolving landscape of hacking activities attributed to long-established groups. Notably, the tactics employed by these organizations are converging, resulting in a more sophisticated and intricate fabric of cyber threats. This transformation includes improved camouflage techniques by…

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Chinese Espionage Group Aiming at Legacy Ivanti VPN Devices

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management New Evidence Emerges of Chinese Cyber Operations Targeting Ivanti Products Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • April 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent investigation has revealed that a suspected cyberespionage group from China has been targeting Ivanti’s VPN appliances, installing…

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Google Acquires Wiz for $32 Billion to Enhance Cloud Security

Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Security Operations Historic $32 Billion Security Acquisition Set to Enhance AI-Driven Multi-Cloud Solutions Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • March 18, 2025 In an unprecedented move within the cybersecurity landscape, Google has announced its acquisition of Wiz for $32 billion. This transaction marks the largest-ever…

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Google Mandiant Discovers MSI Vulnerability in Lakeside Software

3rd Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development SysTrack LsiAgent Installer Flaw Elevates Local Privileges Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 7, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Microsoft installer for SysTrack LsiAgent, a product by Lakeside Software, enabling users with…

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Change Healthcare Data Breach Exposes Private Information of More Than Half of Americans

Change Healthcare’s Data Breach Affects Over 190 Million Americans Pierluigi Paganini January 26, 2025 The recent data breach at Change Healthcare has proven to be far more extensive than initially reported, impacting around 190 million individuals across the United States. This shocking revelation underscores the severity of the cyber incident…

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Russia Launches Cyber Attacks on Ukraine’s Sensitive Data Servers

In a troubling escalation of conflict, Russia has ramped up its military and cyber operations against Ukraine. The ongoing military campaign features targeted ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and adjacent areas, resulting in extensive destruction. The conflict has also taken a significant turn in the cyberspace domain. A hacktivist group…

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Data Breaches Expose Weaknesses in Healthcare and Cloud Services

A serious series of cybersecurity incidents has emerged across North America, targeting key sectors such as healthcare and technology through high-profile hacks. Recent reports indicate that ransomware groups and skilled hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities within cloud infrastructures, heightening the risks for organizations tasked with safeguarding sensitive information. One notable incident…

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Federal Authorities Indict Five Individuals Linked to Scattered Spider Cybercrimes

FBI Indicts Five Alleged Members of Cybercrime Group Linked to Cryptocurrency Thefts The U.S. government has unveiled charges against five individuals suspected to be affiliated with a loosely organized cybercriminal group known as "Scattered Spider." These charges, unsealed on November 20, 2024, stem from allegations that the group was responsible…

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