Dark web threat actors are looking to take advantage of the tensions between Russia and Ukraine, offering network access and databases that could be relevant to those involved in the conflict, according to a new report from Accenture.
Increasing Number of Threat Groups Targeting OT Systems in North America
An increasing number of threat groups have been targeting organizations with industrial control system (ICS) or other operational technology (OT) environments, according to a new report from industrial cybersecurity company Dragos.
EU to Activate Cyber Response Team to Help Ukraine
The European Union is set to activate an EU cyber response team to help Ukraine face Russian attacks, the unit’s leader Lithuania said on Tuesday.
Wiper Used in Attack on Iran National Media Network
An analysis of a January attack targeting Iran’s national media corporation has found the use of multiple malware families, including a data-wiper and custom backdoors.
Coinbase Pays $250K for ‘Market-Nuking’ Security Flaw
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has shelled out its largest ever bug bounty payment — a quarter of a million dollars — for what was described as a “market-nuking” security flaw that could have allowed users to sell bitcoins they didn’t own.
At Olympics, Cybersecurity Worries Linger in Background
Warnings to use disposable “burner” phones and laptops. Privacy-protecting software. Concerns about a security flaw in an official Games smartphone app.
CISA Warns Critical Infrastructure Organizations of Foreign Influence Operations
Newly published guidance from the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) provides critical infrastructure organizations with instructions on how to prepare for and mitigate foreign influence operations.
White House Accuses Russia of Cyberattacks Targeting Ukraine
The White House on Friday accused Russia of being responsible for recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major banks.
Russian Cyberspies Stole U.S. Defense Data in Attacks on Contractors
Cleared defense contractors working with the United States government have been targeted by Russian cyberspies whose goal is to obtain sensitive defense and intelligence data, according to an advisory issued on Wednesday by U.S. agencies.
Bot Detection Firm Netacea Closes $12 Million Funding Round
Early-stage bot detection and mitigation company Netacea has closed a $12 million (£9 million) Series A investment to build out its anti-fraud technology platform.
The investment was led by Mercia Asset Management, with participation from a wide range of private investors with experience in the cybersecurity industry.












