The advanced persistent threat (APT) group Earth Koshchei, also known as APT29 or Midnight Blizzard, has launched a major cyberespionage campaign. Using a method called “rogue RDP,” the group sent spear-phishing emails containing a malicious Remote Desktop Protocol file which, when opened, tried to connect to rogue servers. Various entities including governments, military organizations, and researchers were targeted, primarily for espionage purposes. Experts say the campaign demonstrates how genuine cybersecurity tools can be used maliciously, highlighting the need for stronger defensive measures.

Cybersecurity Threats to Health Systems Getting More Aggressive: Experts
In a recent live webinar hosted by Newsweek, health care experts discussed increasing cyber threats to the sector, which saw 677 attacks in the last