Cyber-Attack

DXS International, a technology supplier to England’s National Health Service (NHS), has officially confirmed a cyber-attack on its systems. The incident, which was discovered on December 14, affected the company’s office servers. In a filing to the London Stock Exchange on December 18, DXS International stated that the attack had a “minimal impact on the company’s services” and emphasized that “front-line clinical services remain unaffected and operational.” The company does not currently anticipate an adverse financial impact as a result of the incident. ...

The cyber threat landscape targeting Chinese-speaking users has intensified with the detection of multiple malware campaigns. Two recent reports highlight the sophistication of threat actors using the Gh0st RAT remote access trojan, a malware known for its versatility. One of the campaigns involves the threat actor known as Dragon Breath (also APT-Q-27 or Golden Eye), which uses a multi-phase loader called RONINGLOADER to deliver a modified variant of Gh0st RAT. Simultaneously, another series of large-scale phishing campaigns have been distributing the same malware. ...