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Written by AJ Vicens Nov 18, 2021 | CYBERSCOOP A North Korean cyber espionage group known primarily for targeting think tanks, advocacy groups, journalists and others related to Pyongyang’s adversaries around the world has been quite prolific in 2021, according to email security firm Proofpoint. The stepped-up action includes launching near-weekly attacks, among them two previously unreported campaigns. In findings published Thursday, the firm examined the activities of a group it refers to as TA406,…

Security researchers have started to see a thawing of relations between Russian and Chinese and English-speaking threat actors. The Russian-speaking cybercrime world has hitherto been fairly closed to actors from other regions. However, Flashpoint claimed to have seen a more inclusive approach adopted of late, especially on the Ramp forum. “In October, Ramp administrators made changes to the forum’s interface that make it more accessible to Chinese-speaking and English-speaking threat actors,” the threat intelligence firm…

Ransomware gangs can now afford to pay as much as $10m for zero-day exploits, but for those without the money, developers have discussed renting out malicious code, according to Digital Shadows. The threat intelligence firm’s new report ⁠–⁠ Vulnerability Intelligence, Do You Know Where Your Flaws Are? ⁠–⁠ is based on a detailed analysis of the cybercrime underground. It confirmed that ransomware actors are now wealthy enough to compete with state-backed operatives in buying zero-days. “These prices can appear enormous…

The growing value of business data, the vulnerability of networked systems, and the importance of fuel infrastructure have made oil and gas companies major targets for malicious hackers. Already, the industry has been the victim of several high-profile attacks. The Colonial Pipeline hack compromised the business’s networks, shut down its operations, and deprived the East Coast of a pipeline that supplies nearly half the region’s fuel. Oil and gas companies need to invest in cybersecurity…

The University of North Georgia (UNG) has grown its cybersecurity training program after receiving funding from the National Security Agency (NSA).  UNG, which has campuses in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee, was awarded two grants totaling $265,000 by the NSA. The university will use the money to provide free cybersecurity instruction through two different avenues: the GenCyber Warrior Academy and the Advancing GenCyber Education for North Georgia Teachers (AGENTs) of Change camp. Both training programs are in-person learning…