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The Iranian state-sponsored hacking group known as MuddyWater (aka Mango Sandstorm, Seedworm, and Static Kitten) has been attributed to a ransomware attack in what has been described as a "false flag" operation
Iranian APTs are blurring the lines between state-sponsored and cybercriminal activities to target high-impact US organizations.
Bold Plan Raises Hard Questions About Execution, Liability and OversightThe Trump administration's national cyber strategy calls for a stronger partnership between the federal government and private companies, heralding a shift in the ways private enterprise could participate in offensive operations against nation-state adversaries, ransomware gangs and cybercriminals.
The network security vendor said the MySonicWall breach was unrelated to the recent wave of Akira ransomware attacks targeting the company's devices.
The first documented deployment of the novel malware in a campaign against the Middle Eastern public sector and aviation industry may be tied to China's state-sponsored actor Earth Baxia.
Software Supply Chain Providers Under Fire by Ransomware Rings, Nation-State GroupsHackers are doubling down on software supply chain attacks, with known attacks surging from over 12 last year to more than 24 per month in April and May, threat intelligence researchers report. Ransomware-wielding groups and nation-state hackers, alike, have been tied to such attacks.
Michael Daniel also thinks Uncle Sam should increase help to orgs hit by ransomware INTERVIEW Uncle Sam's cybersecurity apparatus can't only focus on China and other nation-state actors, but also has to fight the much bigger damage from plain old cybercrime, says former White House advisor Michael Daniel. And the Trump administration's steep cuts to federal government staff are making that a lot harder.…
Executive Director Bridget Bean on How Proactive Alerts Prevented $8.7B in DamagesAs state-sponsored threats become increasingly aggressive, CISA is scaling its proactive cyber defense efforts. Through real-time threat intelligence, joint task forces and pre-emptive alerts, it is shielding critical infrastructure from state-sponsored and ransomware-driven attacks.
The critical vulnerability is being exploited by BianLian, RansomwEXX and a Chinese nation-state actor known as Chaya_004
CISA, the FBI, the NSA, and international cybersecurity agencies are calling on organizations and DNS providers to mitigate the "Fast Flux" cybercrime evasion technique used by state-sponsored threat actors and ransomware gangs. [...]
From sophisticated nation-state campaigns to stealthy malware lurking in unexpected places, this week’s cybersecurity landscape is a reminder that attackers are always evolving. Advanced threat groups are exploiting outdated hardware, abusing legitimate tools for financial fraud, and finding new ways to bypass security defenses. Meanwhile, supply chain threats are on the rise, with open-source
Cyber threats today don't just evolve—they mutate rapidly, testing the resilience of everything from global financial systems to critical infrastructure. As cybersecurity confronts new battlegrounds—ranging from nation-state espionage and ransomware to manipulated AI chatbots—the landscape becomes increasingly complex, prompting vital questions: How secure are our cloud environments? Can our
Symantec found that tools previously only used by Chinese nation-state espionage actors were deployed in a ransomware attack
Some employees steal sticky notes, others 'borrow' malicious code A crew identified as a Chinese government-backed espionage group appears to have started moonlighting as a ransomware player – further evidence that lines are blurring between nation-state cyberspies and financially motivated cybercriminals.…
Russian, Iranian and Chinese APTs Among Most Active Ransomware CollaboratorsSecurity researchers are increasingly finding it challenging to attribute cyberattacks due to surging cooperation between nation-state hackers and ransomware groups, especially for espionage purposes. They say it reflects the blurring of the lines between state-directed and criminal activities.
Analysts tell El Reg why Russia's operators aren't that careful, and why North Korea wants money AND data Feature Ransomware gangsters and state-sponsored online spies fall on opposite ends of the cyber-crime spectrum.…
Russia, China, Iran and North Korea Tapping Cybercrime Services, Google SaysThe cybercrime-as-a-service economy continues to power ransomware and other criminal enterprises, as well as serve as "an accelerant for state-sponsored hacking," collectively posing an increasing risk to Western national security, cybersecurity researchers warn.
Experts on Ransomware, Deepfakes, AI Innovation and Cyber Defense the in Year AheadCrippling ransomware attacks, IT outages and relentless nation-state operations dominated headlines in 2024. Will 2025 bring even more disruption? Our panel of cybersecurity leaders, analysts and educators share their outlook for the top 10 trends to watch in the new year.
Social Engineering Moves Mirror Nation-State Groups' Tactics, Researchers SayThe Black Basta ransomware group has been refining its social engineering tactics to amass more victims despite escalating law enforcement disruptions, together with a shift to more "strategic, long-term planning" that security experts said suggests Russian state ties.
The prominent state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT), aka Jumpy Pisces, appears to be moving away from its primary cyber-espionage motives and toward wreaking widespread disruption and damage.