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Cyber Threats

This Week in Security News - July 23, 2021

StrongPity APT Group Deploys Android Malware for the First Time and STIX Cyberthreat Sharing Standards Approved

Expert Perspective Jul 23, 2021

Malware

Updated XCSSET Malware Targets Telegram, Other Apps

In our last update on the XCSSET campaign, we updated some of its features targeting latest macOS 11 (Big Sur). Since then, the campaign added more features to its toolset, which we have continually monitored. We have also discovered the mechanism used to steal information from various apps, a behavior that has been present since we first discussed XCSSET.

Respect in Security: Anti-Harrassment Initiative

Respect in Security aims to make a concrete difference to the levels of abuse and harassment that are unfortunately all too common in our industry.

Expert Perspective Jul 22, 2021

Phishing

Reduce Instances of Covid-19 Phishing Email Attacks

The Covid-19 pandemic has created an unlimited supply of news and topics for cybercriminals to utilize in their attacks, as well as major organizations to spoof. Learn what your organization can do to combat these timely threats.

Expert Perspective Jul 21, 2021

APT & Targeted Attacks

StrongPity APT Group Deploys Android Malware for the First Time

We recently conducted an investigation into a malicious Android malware sample, which we believe can be attributed to the StrongPity APT group, that was posted on the Syrian e-Gov website. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that the group has been publicly observed using malicious Android applications as part of its attacks.

Research Jul 21, 2021

Ransomware

Prevent Cyber Risk as a Managed Service Provider (MSP)

MSPs – Say no to the next Ransomware! Protect your Business 24x7 with Trend Micro’s security analysts

Security Strategies Jul 20, 2021

Cloud

TeamTNT Campaigns Emphasize Importance of Addressing Cloud Security Gaps

Having covered TeamTNT in several of our blog entries over the past couple of years, we embarked on a research that encompasses the malicious actor group’s campaigns, tools, and techniques in 2020 and early 2021.

Research Jul 20, 2021

Cyber Threats

This Week in Security News - July 16, 2021

Trends and Shifts in the Underground N-Day Exploit Market and Scams Make Getting Verified on Social Media a Minefield.

Expert Perspective Jul 16, 2021

IoT

Main Considerations for Securing Enterprise 5G Networks

5G brings countless benefits to enterprises through its scalability, speed, and connectivity. However, these very same features might actually amplify the damage caused by threats if they do infiltrate systems. Security should be a prime concern for enterprises that use 5G networks.

Research Jul 15, 2021

Compliance & Risks

Tesla “Recalls” Vehicles in China due to Safety Glitch

The recall affects over 200,000 Models 3 and Y vehicles

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