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The increasing presence of pro-Russia hacktivists

Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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Pro-Russian hacktivists have moved beyond the basic denial-of-service scripts and crowdsourced attacks to more advanced and potent techniques.
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Killnet software given to pro-Russian hacktivists - Radware

Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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Passion Botnet, a DDoS-as-a-Service offered by the Passion Group, has been used in attacks targeting medical institutions across multiple countries.
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Hacktivists used more destructive malware in 2022 - report

Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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New research from Nozomi Networks has found hacktivists shifted their tactics in 2022 from data theft and DDoS attacks to using more destructive malware.
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Mandiant releases threat data forecast report for 2023

Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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Mandiant's experts have collaborated to examine 2022's threat data and trends to compile a forecast report shedding light on what to expect in the coming year.
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Resurgence of OpsBedil: Is hacktivism now on TikTok?

Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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A new threat advisory from Radware details a resurgence of OpsBedil operations, which first made an appearance in 2021.
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Victorian Govt devotes $17.6 m to Cyber Security Strategy

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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The strategy will protect government agencies and networks from cyber hacking threats, and will also help to protect the privacy of Victorians.
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Cyber threats to the mining industry

Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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Mining sector faces an emerging cyber threat, new FTR report reveals targeted attacks exploiting the industry's key role in global supply chains.
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Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.
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Bit9 + Carbon Black makes play for Aussie market

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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Next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black is upping its local play, opening an Australian sales office.