North Korean state-backed hackers have been using a new family of macOS malware called NimDoor in a campaign that targets web3 and cryptocurrency organizations. Researchers analyzing the payloads discovered that the attacker relied on unusual techniques and a previously unseen signal-based persistence mechanism. The attack chain, which involves contacting victims via Telegram and luring them into running
Qantas discloses cyberattack amid Scattered Spider aviation breaches
Australian airline Qantas disclosed that it detected a cyberattack on Monday after threat actors gained access to a third-party platform containing customer data. Qantas is Australia’s largest airline, operating domestic and international flights across six continents and employing around 24,000 people. In a press release issued Monday night, the airline states that the attack has
Glossary | Cyber.gov.au
A AACA ASD-Approved Cryptographic Algorithm AACP ASD-Approved Cryptographic Protocol ACA Australasian Certification Authority Access control The process of granting or denying requests for access to systems. Can also refer to the process of granting or denying requests for access to facilities. Access Cross Domain Solution A system permitting access to multiple security domains from a
U.S. warns of Iranian cyber threats on critical infrastructure
U.S. cyber agencies, the FBI, and NSA issued an urgent warning today about potential cyberattacks from Iranian-affiliated hackers targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. CISA says there are no indications of an ongoing campaign but urges critical infrastructure organizations and other potential targets to monitor their defense due to the current unrest in the Middle East and cyber
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