A recent in-depth investigation conducted by WIRED, Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), and Netzpolitik.org has unveiled significant vulnerabilities in the U.S. digital advertising ecosystem that allow adversaries to track American military and intelligence personnel. The collaborative analysis of location data from a U.S.-based data broker highlighted alarming security lapses, revealing that adversaries…
Justices Dismiss Case Linked to Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Data Breach On November 22, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a brief unsigned order dismissing the appeal in the case of Facebook v. Amalgamated Bank, deeming it "improvidently granted." This decision effectively allows a securities fraud class action suit against Meta Platforms,…
In recent years, particularly since 2020, a disturbing trend has emerged involving pig butchering scams, resulting in the trafficking of over 200,000 individuals across various countries, including Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. These victims are exploited by criminals, often linked to organized crime syndicates, being coerced into operating as online scammers.…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: Asia, Geo-Specific India’s Competition Regulator Fines WhatsApp Over Mandatory Data Sharing Policies Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • November 19, 2024 Meta headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. (Image: Shutterstock) The Competition Commission of India has imposed a fine exceeding $25 million on Meta, the parent company…
German Court Rules on User Data Compensation from Meta Following 2018-2019 Breach In a significant legal development, a German court ruled on Monday that Facebook users whose data was improperly accessed between 2018 and 2019 are entitled to compensation. The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Germany has established that…
Patchwork Hackers Target Chinese Universities and Research Institutions Using EyeShell Backdoor
Date: July 31, 2023
Category: Cyber Espionage / Malware
A recent campaign has revealed that the hacking group known as Patchwork is actively targeting universities and research organizations in China. According to the KnownSec 404 Team, these attacks leverage a backdoor named EyeShell. Also referred to as Operation Hangover or Zinc Emerson, Patchwork is believed to operate on behalf of India and has been active since at least December 2015. Their attacks primarily focus on Pakistan and China, employing custom malware such as BADNEWS, typically via spear-phishing and watering hole techniques. This group exhibits tactical similarities with other Indian-affiliated cyber-espionage collectives, like SideWinder and the DoNot Team. In a related development, Meta announced in May that it had suspended 50 accounts on Facebook and Instagram connected to Patchwork, which exploited rogue messaging apps.
Patchwork Hackers Target Chinese Research Institutions with EyeShell Backdoor On July 31, 2023, cybersecurity analysts from the KnownSec 404 Team reported that cyber espionage threats linked to a group known as Patchwork have been actively targeting universities and research organizations across China. This campaign is marked by the deployment of…
Patchwork Hackers Target Chinese Universities and Research Institutions Using EyeShell Backdoor
Date: July 31, 2023
Category: Cyber Espionage / Malware
A recent campaign has revealed that the hacking group known as Patchwork is actively targeting universities and research organizations in China. According to the KnownSec 404 Team, these attacks leverage a backdoor named EyeShell. Also referred to as Operation Hangover or Zinc Emerson, Patchwork is believed to operate on behalf of India and has been active since at least December 2015. Their attacks primarily focus on Pakistan and China, employing custom malware such as BADNEWS, typically via spear-phishing and watering hole techniques. This group exhibits tactical similarities with other Indian-affiliated cyber-espionage collectives, like SideWinder and the DoNot Team. In a related development, Meta announced in May that it had suspended 50 accounts on Facebook and Instagram connected to Patchwork, which exploited rogue messaging apps.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Policy Change Grants Military Contractors and Security Agencies Access to AI Model Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • November 6, 2024 Image: Shutterstock In a significant policy shift, Meta has revised its stance regarding the military use of its artificial intelligence model,…
Case Overview A pivotal legal confrontation is looming as the U.S. Supreme Court gears up to hear arguments in a high-profile case involving Facebook, now known as Meta. The lawsuit revolves around the company’s alleged failure to properly disclose a substantial data breach related to Cambridge Analytica, a scandal that…
CASE PREVIEW: Facebook v. Amalgamated Bank In a pivotal moment for securities law, the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the case of Facebook v. Amalgamated Bank on Wednesday at 10 a.m. This case springs from the 2015 data breach involving Cambridge Analytica and Facebook and is…
