Cybersecurity
Threat Intelligence & Incident Response
Labyrinth Chollima Evolves into Three Distinct North Korean Hacking Groups - According to CrowdStrike, the prolific North Korean-linked cyber threat group Labyrinth Chollima has evolved into three distinct groups: Labyrinth Chollima (cyber espionage), Golden Chollima, and Pressure Chollima (cryptocurrency targeting). Source: Infosecurity Magazine
FBI Takes Down RAMP Ransomware Forum - The FBI successfully seized the notorious Russian Anonymous Marketplace (RAMP) ransomware forum in collaboration with the US Attorney's Office for Southern District of Florida. Source: Infosecurity Magazine
Data Security & User Privacy
New AI-Developed Malware Campaign Targets Iranian Protesters - French cybersecurity firm HarfangLab discovered a new malicious campaign spreading malware against people in Iran, likely targeting NGOs and human rights defenders documenting abuses during recent protests. Source: Infosecurity Magazine
India's Supreme Court Challenges WhatsApp on Data Privacy - India's Supreme Court delivered sharp criticism to Meta/WhatsApp over data-sharing practices, questioning how users can meaningfully consent when WhatsApp is the de facto communications monopoly. Chief Justice said court would not allow data sharing while appeal is pending. Source: TechCrunch
Cybersecurity Tools & Operations
Google Disrupts Extensive IPIDEA Residential Proxy Networks - Google and industry partners took coordinated action to disrupt IPIDEA, one of the largest residential proxy networks globally. The network had become a major enabler for cybercrime, espionage, and information operations. Source: Infosecurity Magazine
FBI Launches Operation Winter SHIELD Cybersecurity Campaign - The FBI introduced Operation Winter SHIELD outlining ten critical actions organizations should implement to improve cybersecurity and protect against cyber threats. The campaign targets hardening of IT/OT environments. Source: Infosecurity Magazine
