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Cyber Highlights
Current Threat
Malicious Job Offers Lead To North Korean Information Stealers
Industry impacted: Information Technology
Malicious campaigns attributed to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are targeting IT job seekers with malicious NPM packages and Python scripts hosted on GitHub.
Rollups
Industries impacted: Financials, Government, Health Care, Industrials
- Hack-For-Hire Appin Group Behind Espionage And Intrusions Against European And Asian Countries
- USB Worm “LitterDrifter” Linked To Gamareddon Spreading Across US And Europe
- Agent Tesla Variant Utilizes ZPAQ Archive To Elude Detection Systems
- Rising Incidence of NetSupport RAT Infections in Government, Education and Professional Services
- Play Ransomware Group Develops Its Own RaaS Model
- CISA Publishes Joint Advisory Finding LockBit And Other Actors Exploiting Citrix Bleed Vulnerability
Geo Highlights
Germany, Italy, and France Reach Agreement On Future AI Regulation, Opposing European Parliament’s Stance
Industry impacted: Information Technology
QuoIntelligence analyzes the joint position adopted by Germany, Italy, and France on future AI regulation.
Rollups:
Industries impacted: Energy, Financials, Government, Information Technology
- Israel – Palestine Conflict Expands: Yemeni Huthists Open New Front in Red Sea
- Binance Founder Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Failures, Steps Down as CEO
- EU Conducts Cybersecurity Exercise to Safeguard 2024 Elections Integrity
- Airbus and Deutsche Telekom Support Stricter Cybersecurity Standards for US Cloud Providers
- Commissioner Warns UK’s Top Websites to Make Cookie Changes to Comply with Data Protection
- Germany, Italy Plan Energy Solidarity Deal as They Boost Ties
Finished Intelligence
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- 23 November – Impact Of the EU Digital Identity Wallets Regulation On Businesses: Reducing Digital Risks and Facilitating Processes
- 21 November – Danish Energy Infrastructure Targeted By Unprecedented Cyberattack: Implications for Critical Infrastructure
Latest blogs
- Analysis of The Red Cross’ Rules Of Engagement For Hacktivists
The International Committee of the Red Cross issued its rules of engagement for hacktivists. What has been the hacktivists’ response and what are the challenges of enforcing international cyber rules. - Decoding Disinformation: The Spanish Election Information Operation Targeting Russian-Speakers
Disinformation campaigns to attempt to disrupt or influence European elections continue. A recent example in Spain shows how they can be structured to target niche groups. - EU Digital Operational Resilience Act: Tougher Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Institutions & Their Implications
Our latest blog provides a clear analysis of DORA and guides you on how to go about achieving compliance.The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a major piece of cybersecurity legislation for financial institutions. The act establishes a framework for every service provider and their suppliers to follow to maintain operational resilience.
- GDPR: Analysis of Five Years of Enforcement
A fascinating insight into the enforcement trends of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) since its launch five years ago.
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