CyberSecurity Knuggets
Mar 21, 2025
This email provides detailed information about China’s MSS threatening Taiwanese APT operators, the propaganda tactics used, and the cybersecurity community’s response to the situation. It also touches on Russia’s aggression in Europe, particularly in the cyber domain, and how Western countries might respond to these attacks.
This email discusses the halt in the coordinated effort by US national security agencies to counter Russian cyberattacks and sabotage under the Trump administration. It also mentions the data breach affecting SpyX spyware and the denial of an internal data breach by Baidu after personal information was leaked by the executive’s teenage daughter.
The focus of this email is on Veeam’s comprehensive malware detection capabilities in their Backup & Replication software, urging users to update to the latest patch. It also offers related resources, such as eBooks on data protection and a demo request for Veeam’s solutions.
The CyberWire newsletter covers various topics, including Veeam patching a critical flaw, SpyX spyware data breach, and the Pennsylvania education union data breach. It also features sponsor content about YubiKeys for enhanced security against cyber threats and a Buy-one-Get-one offer. Additionally, it mentions events affecting the United States.
This email highlights the Paragon Spyware Attacks exploiting WhatsApp zero-days, the importance of vigilance during March Madness, and the rise of AI-powered phishing attacks. It also covers other cybersecurity news, such as the Veeam critical vulnerability patch, the Pennsylvania teachers union data breach, and threats targeting Cisco Smart Licensing utility vulnerabilities.
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