COVID-19

US Treasury warns of ransomware attacks on COVID-19 vaccine researchUS Treasury warns of ransomware attacks on COVID-19 vaccine research

US Treasury warns of ransomware attacks on COVID-19 vaccine research

The US Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) warns of ransomware attacks on COVID-19 vaccine research organizations. The US…

4 years ago
North Korea-linked Lazarus APT targets the COVID-19 researchNorth Korea-linked Lazarus APT targets the COVID-19 research

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT targets the COVID-19 research

The North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group has recently launched cyberattacks against at least two organizations involved in COVID-19 research. The…

4 years ago
COVID-19 themed attacks December 6 – December 19, 2020COVID-19 themed attacks December 6 – December 19, 2020

COVID-19 themed attacks December 6 – December 19, 2020

This post includes the details of the COVID-19 themed attacks launched from December 6 – December 19, 2020. December 6…

5 years ago
Russia-linked APT28 uses COVID-19 lures to deliver Zebrocy malwareRussia-linked APT28 uses COVID-19 lures to deliver Zebrocy malware

Russia-linked APT28 uses COVID-19 lures to deliver Zebrocy malware

Russia-link cyberespionage APT28 leverages COVID-19 as phishing lures to deliver the Go version of their Zebrocy (or Zekapab) malware. Russia-linked APT28 is…

5 years ago
European Medicines Agency targeted by cyber attackEuropean Medicines Agency targeted by cyber attack

European Medicines Agency targeted by cyber attack

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced it has been targeted by a cyber attack. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced…

5 years ago
Drug dealers are selling Pfizer COVID vaccines on the darkwebDrug dealers are selling Pfizer COVID vaccines on the darkweb

Drug dealers are selling Pfizer COVID vaccines on the darkweb

While the United Kingdom announced the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to the population drug dealers is selling ‘Pfizer COVID…

5 years ago
COVID-19 – Johnson & Johnson saw a 30% uptick in cyber-attacksCOVID-19 – Johnson & Johnson saw a 30% uptick in cyber-attacks

COVID-19 – Johnson & Johnson saw a 30% uptick in cyber-attacks

Healthcare organizations like Johnson & Johnson are observing a surge of cyber attacks carried by state-sponsored hackers during COVID-19 pandemic.…

5 years ago
Hackers are targeting COVID-19 vaccine cold chainHackers are targeting COVID-19 vaccine cold chain

Hackers are targeting COVID-19 vaccine cold chain

IBM X-Force experts warned of threat actors actively targeting organizations associated with the COVID-19 vaccine cold chain. Researchers from IBM…

5 years ago
North Korean hackers allegedly behind cyberattacks on AstraZenecaNorth Korean hackers allegedly behind cyberattacks on AstraZeneca

North Korean hackers allegedly behind cyberattacks on AstraZeneca

The Reuters agency revealed in an exclusive that the COVID vaccine maker AstraZeneca was targeted by alleged North Korea-linked hackers.…

5 years ago
Details of 16 million Brazilian COVID-19 patients exposed onlineDetails of 16 million Brazilian COVID-19 patients exposed online

Details of 16 million Brazilian COVID-19 patients exposed online

The personal and health details of more than 16 million Brazilian COVID-19 patients, including Government representatives, have been exposed online. Personal and…

5 years ago