Cyber Espionage, Naikon is back with a new malware
Check Point cyber security experts: The China-linked APT exploited the Aria-body backdoor to attack several governments in APAC. It uses different infection chains to deliver the malicious code.
Cybercrime, Holy Water is targeting Asia since May 2019
Kaspersky cyber security experts: It’s a watering hole campaign, in which is used a creative toolset, two malicious JavaScript, and a modified version of the Stitch malware.
Maldives, security increases in the archipelago after the Isis attack
Daesh sympathizers stabbed 3 tourists in Hulhumale. As investigations continue, NSC and the tourism industry are taking steps. Meanwhile, the facilities contact security experts and PSCs.
Cyber Espionage, Bronze President targets South and East Asia
Secureworks cyber security experts: It’s likely based in China and attacks NGO’s networks, political and law enforcement organizations. It has malware development capabilities.
Terrorism, the US hit Isis’ financial and logistic network
Five companies and four people included in the black list, as they provided support to the Islamic State. From Syria to Turkey, passing through Afghanistan and Europe. It is a blow to Daesh.
Syria, Al-Baghdadi is really dead. Isis, however, is still alive
The Islamic State Caliph detonates himself during a US blitz in Barisha. Trump: He died as a coward. Meanwhile, his succession is being prepared and the ties between Daesh and Al Qaeda are confirmed.
Cyber Warfare, USA hit North Korea state sponsored hackers
OFAC sactions Lazarus, Bluenoroff and Andariel. They’re linked to Pyongyang’s RGB and launched cyber attacks to support illicit weapon and missile programs, and to spy and sabotate enemies.
TA505 cybercrime gang launched new campaigns with Gelup-FlowerPippi malware
Trend Micro cyber security experts: The first malicious code abuses user account control (UAC) bypass and works as a loader for other threats. The second is a dangerous backdoor.
Cybercrime, Microsoft warns of attacks with FlawedAmmyy RAT directly in memory
The malware chain of infection starts with a weaponized email in Korean. The cyber security experts: It’s seems the work of TA505 APT, focused on financial institutions-retail companies.
Terrorism, Isis and Al Qaeda’s evolutions towards a two-headed monster
Last chapter of the story of the two groups, which share roots and purpose of recreating the Caliphate. Bin Laden’s network (mastermind) and Daesh (armed wing) point to Khorasan-Kashmir.