APT28 spreads a new variant of the Lojax (aka Double-Agent) malware
It has been discovered by the Cybaze ZLab – Yoroi cyber security experts. The Russian state sponsored hackers use it to target governments in Balkans and Europe.
Sednit hackers use for the first time UEFI in cyber attacks against Europe
Eset cyber security experts: APT28 (aka Fancy Bear, Sofacy, STRONTIUM) spreads LoJax malware with this rootkit across Balkans, and Central- Eastern Europe.
The top 6 list of the goods and info sold in the Dark Web
The cyber security experts: In the first place there are the stolen Credit Cards, followed by Online Bank-Account Credentials and by Full Identities.
EU wants to create European Cybersecurity Competence Network & Centres
The aim: bring together and nurture the Competence Community, to increase the industry competitiveness and to turn cyber security into a competitive advantage.
Denmark, new action plan to counter the Russian influence campaigns
It includes 11 initiatives with a view of the upcoming 2019 parliamentary elections against disinformation and fake news, in cooperation with DDIS-DSIS/PET.
Ukraine, OSCE: Russia is using electronic warfare systems in Donbas
The US: More evidence Moscow’s military is orchestrating the conflict in the region. The EW systems could have a double purpose: testing and disturbing.
German media companies have been victims of Russian cyber attacks
The hackers group Sandworm targeted ZDF and WDR. The BND warned of the potential cyber threats facing several key bodies in the European Country.
The EU creates its first joint rapid response force to cyber threats
It’s the "EU Cyber Rapid Response Force" and currently includes 7 countries. It will guarantee the Europe cyber security and information security (Infosec).
EU, Telecommunications Council reach political agreement on the Cybersecurity Act
Vice President Andrip and Commissioner Gabriel: It opens the door to transform and strengthen the mandate of ENISA into the EU's Cybersecurity Agency.
Syria, pressing on Daesh at Deir Ezzor starts again. Raid on Baghuz Fawqani
The SDF and the Coalition targets the Islamic State in the area, while Damascus is about to launch the offensive at Daraa and Idlib. Meanwhile the UE extend the sanctions to the regime.