Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) stories
Silver Fox APT & PowerG flaws expose key security risks
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NCC Group links Silver Fox’s false-flag malware campaigns to ValleyRAT and uncovers critical PowerG flaws that can fully compromise alarms.
US cyber attack on Venezuela exposes CNI vulnerabilities
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Alleged US cyber role in Venezuela attack exposes how multi-domain operations can silently compromise critical national infrastructure.
Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware
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Storm-0249 hijacks trusted security and Windows tools to stealthily broker high-value network access for ransomware operators.
Chinese hackers fake Teams downloads in false flag ploy
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Chinese state-backed hackers mimic Microsoft Teams downloads in a false flag campaign to infect Chinese speakers and blame Russian actors.
CrowdStrike hits 100% in latest MITRE ATT&CK tests
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CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform scores 100% detection and protection with zero false positives in MITRE ATT&CK’s toughest cloud-era tests.
WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks
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China-linked WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365, VMware, and more for sustained data access.
ThreatBook unveils ATI for APAC cyber risk detection & insight
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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ThreatBook launches its Advanced Threat Intelligence solution to enhance cyber risk detection in Asia Pacific, analysing billions of attack records daily.
Phantom Taurus: new Chinese group targets governments in Asia & Africa
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Phantom Taurus, a new Chinese state-backed group, targets governments and telecoms in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia with advanced espionage tools and tactics.
Broadcom patches VMware zero-day exploited for nearly a year
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Broadcom patches a VMware zero-day flaw exploited for nearly a year, allowing attackers root access to virtual machines in certain configurations.
WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access for Zero Trust SASE
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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WatchGuard launches FireCloud Total Access, a hybrid SASE service offering Zero Trust security for MSPs and IT teams to protect remote and hybrid workforces.
Chinese cyber group targets US policy bodies during trade talks
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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A Chinese cyber group has targeted US government and policy organisations with spearphishing attacks amid trade talks, using advanced tactics to gain persistent access.
EggStreme malware targets Philippine military in Chinese cyber campaign
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Chinese-linked EggStreme malware targets Philippine military firm, signalling rising espionage efforts in Asia-Pacific by advanced threat groups.
Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks, insider threats & AI worry
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Singapore CISOs face rising cyber risks with 91% reporting data loss, growing insider threats, and concerns over AI amid escalating pressure and preparedness gaps.
Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.
Half of Australian government agencies lack top email security
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Half of Australian government agencies have not adopted the strongest email security, risking cyberattacks on sensitive public sector data and communications.
CyrusOne invests GBP £1.2 billion in sustainable data centre
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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CyrusOne plans a GBP £1.2 billion sustainable data centre in Buckinghamshire, creating 540 jobs and advancing the UK’s digital infrastructure.
Microsoft tackles WebDAV zero-day in June 2025 patch update
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Microsoft’s June 2025 patch fixes 67 flaws, including the first WebDAV zero-day in seven years and critical remote code execution issues across Windows and Office.
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.
BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers
Tue, 6th May 2025
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BlackFog updates its AI-powered platform to detect dormant cyber attackers by baseline activity, bolstering defences against advanced persistent and insider threats.
Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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ReliaQuest reveals a Chinese APT group targeted US defence tech firm in February 2025, stealing sensitive IP using advanced, stealthy cyber espionage tactics.