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Cyber Highlights:
Current Threat
Cheap Ransomware Tools Proliferating in the Underground
The rise of inexpensive, one-time use ransomware democratizes cybercrime, lowering entry barriers and potentially increasing attacks, especially against SMEs and heightening risks of more vulnerable targets.
Rollups
Industry impacted: Consumer Discretionary, Government, Industrials, Information Technology
- FIN7 Shifts Focus to the Automotive Industry in the US
- Additional Phishing and Vishing Campaigns Targeting LastPass
- State-Backed Threat Actor Breached MITRE Network by Exploiting Two Ivanti Connect Secure Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
- Chinese Threat Actors Breach Volkswagen in Decade-Long Espionage Campaign
- North Korean Adversaries Turn to AI-Fueled Cyber Espionage
- APT28 Exploits Windows Print Spooler Vulnerability to Deploy Custom GooseEgg Malware to Elevate Privileges and Steal Credentials
Chinese Espionage: New Cases In Germany, Growing Concern In Europe
Industry impacted: Government, Industrials
QuoIntelligence highlights the threat of Chinese espionage for businesses and politics, following this week’s arrests in Germany on suspicions of espionage to the benefit of China.
Rollups
Industry impacted: Financials, Government, Information Technology
- EU Insurance Regulator Urges Action Against Rise In Losses From Natural Catastrophes
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European Police Chiefs Urge Cooperation to Address Risks of End-to-End Encryption Rollout
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EU Approves Rules Banning Products Made With Forced Labor From Single Market
Outlook
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28 April – International Conference on Internet of Things, Big Data, and Security (IoTBDS)
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2 May – Transport Cybersecurity Conference 2024
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