APT34, also known as OilRig or Helix Kitten, has increased its cyber espionage activities, targeting financial and telecommunications businesses with custom malware. Active since 2012, APT34 is connected to the Middle East, and a recent investigation revealed it’s focusing on Iraqi state organizations. It uses advanced malware techniques and communication channels including HTTP and email to control systems and transfer data. Its malware hides as legitimate files and forges timestamps to obscure its presence. APT34 has also set up European-based infrastructure with techniques including fake 404 error pages to hide illicit activities.
Rest, AustralianSuper Among Funds Hit By Cyberattack
Australia’s largest superannuation funds, including AustralianSuper, REST, Australian Retirement Trust, and Hostplus, have suffered from a coordinated cyber attack, with around 8,000 accounts breached. Hackers
