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…
On October 20, a hacker known as Dark X claimed responsibility for breaching the security of Hot Topic, a well-known retail brand, resulting in the theft of personal information from approximately 350 million of its customers. This incident is believed to be one of the largest data breaches impacting a…
As the 2024 presidential election in the United States approaches, recent disclosures by WIRED highlight concerning evaluations from the US government regarding the integrity and security of the electoral process. Information obtained by the nonprofit organization Property of the People indicates that a report from the Department of Homeland Security…
Emerging Cyber Threats Target Facebook Users Amid Fraudulent Campaigns Recent reports indicate a concerning rise in cyber threats targeting Facebook, with a particularly aggressive malvertising campaign distributing SYS01Stealer malware. This campaign underscores the vulnerabilities that exist on social media platforms, where lapses in basic cybersecurity hygiene can expose users to…
A new malvertising campaign has emerged, leveraging Meta’s advertising platform to distribute the SYS01 infostealer, a malware threat that specifically targets Facebook users. This campaign is known for its ability to steal personal information and has been primarily focused on men aged 45 and older, disguising itself as advertisements for…
