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Researchers discover common threat actor behind aviation and defense malware campaigns

Tech Republic Security

Dubbed TA2541 by Proofpoint researchers, the group has been attacking targets in several critical industries since 2017 with phishing emails and cloud-hosted malware droppers. The post Researchers discover common threat actor behind aviation and defense malware campaigns appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Report: Destructive malware and targeted cyberattacks on the rise in 2017

Tech Republic Security

Security firm Kaspersky Lab's threat report for Q2 2017 noted that malware disguised as ransomware will likely be a big problem this year, along with attacks targeting energy companies.

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Cyber Security Skills Businesses Will Look For in 2017

CTOvision

Cyber security is a more pressing issue than ever, with hackers and cyber terrorists advancing all the time. That’s why 2017 calls for experts with the most-needed set of skills, to ensure businesses can continue driving towards success without being taken down by a breach. Cloud Security Development. Detecting Cyber Intrusions.

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Are you ready for state-sponsored zombie malware attacks?

CTOvision

On January 4, 2017 CTO Vision published a blog post titled “Are you ready for a state-sponsored cyber attack?” In hindsight, the blog post should have been titled “Are you ready for state-sponsored zombie malware attacks?” Zombie malware combines the most deadly aspects of malware and zombie computers into one horrible mess.

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NotPetya and Olympic Destroyer Malware: 6 Russian Officers Charged

SecureWorld News

But the GRU members being charged in this case started with other strains of malware and a narrow target: Ukraine's power grid. Assistant Attorney General For National Security, John Demers, says the power grid attacks in 2015 and 2016 were the first known destructive attacks against civilian critical infrastructure. and a large U.S.

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2017 security predictions

Network World

There's no reason to believe 2017 will be any better. If anything, it could be even worse as cybercriminals continue to push social engineering, find new ways to deliver malware, crack vulnerable databases and leverage mobile technology to find ways to get inside corporate defenses and target individuals.

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What do macOS and Android have in common? Both are booming malware markets

Tech Republic Security

from Q1 to Q2 2017, and macOS malware is at its highest levels ever. A new report from Malwarebytes reveals Android ransomware rose 137.8% Here are the threats the two platforms face.

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