It has been reported by Proofpoint that 17 US utility firms have been hit by phishing attacks to install LookBack malware. While no formal attribution has been made, it is suspected that the state-sponsored group APT10 may be behind the attacks.
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@Kevin Epstein, Vice President of Threat Operations, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"We continue to see LookBack malware campaigns targeting the utility sector in the United States. ..."
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@Kevin Epstein, Vice President of Threat Operations, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"We continue to see LookBack malware campaigns targeting the utility sector in the United States. ..."
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https://informationsecuritybuzz.com/expert-comments/us-utility-firms-targeted-by-spear-phishing-campaign-comments
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@Jens Monrad, Head of Intelligence, EMEA, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"However, it is clear that whatever group is behind the attacks is operating with a high familiarity with the U.S utility sector...."
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@Jens Monrad, Head of Intelligence, EMEA, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"However, it is clear that whatever group is behind the attacks is operating with a high familiarity with the U.S utility sector...."
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https://informationsecuritybuzz.com/expert-comments/us-utility-firms-targeted-by-spear-phishing-campaign-comments
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@Stuart Reed, UK Director, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"Getting the basics right is fundamental for an improved security posture. ..."
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@Stuart Reed, UK Director, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"Getting the basics right is fundamental for an improved security posture. ..."
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