Critical infrastructure facilities have been targeted by cyberattacks, impacting operations at Canada’s Trans-Northern Pipelines, a UK-based water company, and a hospital, causing data breaches and service disruptions. The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group allegedly stole 190 GB of data from the oil distribution firm. Similarly, Southern Water and Lurie Children’s Hospital also reported cyber attacks, causing significant data compromises. These events highlight the vital need to bolster cybersecurity defenses to protect critical infrastructure.
Chinese Hackers Update MysterySnail Malware to Infiltrate Sensitive Government Networks
The Chinese-speaking hacker group IronHusky has been deploying updated versions of the MysterySnail remote access trojan (RAT) malware against Russian and Mongolian government organizations. The
