US agencies including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI have issued guidelines for countering “living off the land” cyber attacks often perpetrated by Chinese state-sponsored groups such as Volt Typhoon. Such attacks utilise an organisation’s own tools to compromise its network. The guidance follows a rise in cyber threats amid geopolitical tensions, and highlights the importance of monitoring network activity and taking preemptive measures to protect critical infrastructure.
Cyber attackers steal company data in breach at Business Registration Services
The Business Registration Services (BRS) suffered a major data breach, exposing sensitive information about private companies. The stolen data is reportedly being sold on the
