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Criticality of Chinese cyber threat actors has increased in recent years: Mandiant

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Criticality of Chinese cyber threat actors has increased in recent years: Mandiant

The number of cyber attacks by Chinese cyber criminals has increased in recent years, targeting both the US and Indian critical infrastructure. Mandiant has identified a threat group known as UNC4841, which is behind a widespread campaign in support of the People's Republic of China. The group has targeted private and public sector organizations in at least 16 countries, with a third being government entities. Attacks on critical infrastructure like power and transportation can disrupt essential services and have economic effects. India was the most attacked country in Asia and the second-most attacked globally in 2022.

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Indian technology infrastructure is vulnerable to zero day attacks

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Indian technology infrastructure is vulnerable to zero day attacks

Indian technology infrastructure is vulnerable to cyber security threats and zero-day attacks due to its geopolitical importance. Cybersecurity experts at the m-WISE Mandiant Security conference stated that the threats across the Japan and APAC region have been on the rise. The threat actors are increasingly attacking critical infrastructure, including power and transportation systems. There is also an increasing level of cyber espionage from neighboring countries, and the Indian tech ecosystem needs to train its workforce to defend against these threats effectively.

US Treasury secretary raised serious concern about China's 'malicious' cyber activity

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

US Treasury secretary raised serious concern about China's 'malicious' cyber activity

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held a virtual meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, addressing concerns over Chinese state-sponsored cyber activities affecting bilateral relations. The U.S. government has blamed recent cyber attacks on Chinese-backed actors. Despite efforts to enhance U.S.-China relations, tensions persist due to China's non-market practices and industrial overcapacity. Yellen also warned about consequences if Chinese companies support Russia amid its conflict with Ukraine, highlighting ongoing economic and security disputes.

Google’s new Security Command Center Enterprise puts you at the helm of your multicloud environment, with AI SecOps to back you up

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Google’s new Security Command Center Enterprise puts you at the helm of your multicloud environment, with AI SecOps to back you up

Google has announced the launch of Security Command Center Enterprise (SCC Enterprise), a cloud risk management solution that combines cloud security with enterprise security operations. The solution, supported by Mandiant threat intelligence and generative AI, offers increased visibility and accountability for security teams, allowing them to manage controls, active threats, cloud identities, and data in a single platform. SCC Enterprise also incorporates the Mandiant Hunt threat intelligence to provide access to the latest threats and prevention techniques for cloud environments. The solution is designed to simplify multi-cloud security management and includes features such as vulnerability management and cloud-specific threat detection technology.

Canada says network devices compromised in China-linked hack

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Canada says network devices compromised in China-linked hack

Canada's cybersecurity agency identified Chinese-backed hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, as likely responsible for recent cyber activities targeting the nation's telecommunications infrastructure. They compromised three network devices registered to a Canadian company. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the US FBI advised organizations to strengthen their networks against this threat. The campaign is not limited to telecommunications and is expected to persist, targeting Canadian entities, particularly telecom providers, over the next two years.

One of Google’s AI agents flagged a “critical security flaw” in SQLite, an open-source database.

The Verge

The Verge · 1m ago

One of Google’s AI agents flagged a “critical security flaw” in SQLite, an open-source database.

Google's AI agent, Big Sleep, identified a critical security flaw in SQLite, a widely used open-source database. This AI, which targets vulnerabilities in Google products and open-source projects, spotted the issue utilizing Google Threat Intelligence data, preventing its potential exploitation by malicious actors. This initiative is part of Google's broader effort to enhance cyber defense capabilities with AI tools, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in cyber security.

Ivanti CEO pledges to “fundamentally transform” its hard-hit security model

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Ivanti CEO pledges to “fundamentally transform” its hard-hit security model

Remote-access company Ivanti has pledged a "new era" of security and investment following severe exploits on its products in recent months. CEO Jeff Abbott promises to revamp core engineering and vulnerability management, make products secure by design, and strengthen collaborations with cyber-defense agencies. Ivanti plans to improve its search abilities and introduce an AI-powered Interactive Voice Response system for customer alerts. The company's VPN products have been targeted by threat actors, leading to a flurry of vulnerabilities. The ambitious plans outlined in the open letter aim to address these issues and enhance security practices.

Microsoft warns China will use AI to try to influence US elections

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Microsoft warns China will use AI to try to influence US elections

Microsoft has warned in a recent report that China is using AI-generated media to influence elections in East Asian countries and the US. The report highlights instances of AI-generated memes, videos, and audio created by Chinese propaganda actors to generate outrage and sway elections. Chinese government-linked accounts have also posted AI-generated media pieces to create chaos in the US. Microsoft suggests that these accounts may be gathering intelligence about voting demographics. While the threat remains low, these efforts may become more effective in the future. This report follows a US Office of the Director of National Intelligence assessment highlighting China's attempts to undermine democracy and extend its influence.

Security Bite: Ransomware payments hit record $1.1 billion in 2023 despite previous year’s decline

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Security Bite: Ransomware payments hit record $1.1 billion in 2023 despite previous year’s decline

Ransomware payments reached a record high of $1.1 billion in 2023, almost doubling the previous year's total. Large institutions, hospitals, schools, and government agencies were targeted by intensified operations from ransomware actors. The number of ransomware incidents in hospitals and K-12 schools significantly increased as well. The decrease in ransomware activity in 2022 was attributed to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict shifting the focus of threat actors. The emergence of new ransomware variants and the rise of ransomware-as-a-service indicate a growing threat in the cybersecurity landscape.

Actively exploited 0-days in Ivanti VPN are letting hackers backdoor networks

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Actively exploited 0-days in Ivanti VPN are letting hackers backdoor networks

Multiple zero-day vulnerabilities have been identified in Ivanti Connect Secure, a widely used virtual private network (VPN) appliance, allowing threat actors to bypass two-factor authentication and execute malicious code within targeted networks. Tracked as CVE-2023-846805 and CVE-2024-21887, these vulnerabilities have been actively exploited by unidentified threat actors. The compromised appliance was used to steal configuration data, modify files, download remote files, and gain unauthorized access to internal systems. Researchers suspect that a Chinese nation-state-level threat actor is behind the attacks. Mitigation measures are advised, as there is potential for widespread exploitation if the vulnerabilities are not addressed promptly.

State-sponsored hackers are having a blast with LLMs — Microsoft and OpenAI warn new tactics could cause more damage than ever before

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

State-sponsored hackers are having a blast with LLMs — Microsoft and OpenAI warn new tactics could cause more damage than ever before

Hackers sponsored by state actors are leveraging LLMs (large language models) and AI tools to enhance their tactics in cyber-attacks. Microsoft and OpenAI have detected attacks from Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China, where LLMs were used to refine hacking techniques and create more credible social engineering campaigns. Hackers are also utilizing AI to gather intelligence on potential targets, automate operations, and exploit software vulnerabilities. Microsoft and OpenAI have been actively disabling accounts used by these threat actors and will continue collaborating to improve cybersecurity measures.

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