cyber espionage
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Turkish Espionage Group Exploits Messaging App Vulnerability to Target Kurdish Military
A Turkish espionage group, Marbled Dust, has exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the Output Messenger app to target the Kurdish military in Iraq, marking a significant shift in their cyber operations. Microsoft reveals that the attacks have been active since April 2024, urging users to upgrade their software to mitigate risk.
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Iranian Hackers Sustain Two-Year Intrusion on Critical National Infrastructure
An Iranian state-sponsored cyber group has maintained a two-year infiltration of critical infrastructure in the Middle East, prompting significant security concerns. The attacks, attributed to the Lemon Sandstorm group, highlight the evolving techniques of state-sponsored cyber espionage.
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China’s Mustang Panda Expands Malware Arsenal Amid Surveillance Efforts
Mustang Panda, a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group, has expanded its malware capabilities with four new tools, including keyloggers, as part of its ongoing surveillance efforts. These enhancements highlight a significant escalation in their cyber espionage activities.
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Russian APT29 Launches New Phishing Campaign Targeting Embassies with Sophisticated Malware
Russian state-sponsored group Midnight Blizzard, also known as APT29, has launched a highly targeted phishing campaign against European embassies, utilizing a new malware loader named GrapeLoader and an evolved version of the WineLoader backdoor. Experts from Check Point Research warn that these developments require advanced multi-layered defenses to counteract the increased sophistication of this cyber…
