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pHi what are you looking forppAntimalware company Doctor Web was recently targeted in a cyberattack that prompted it to disconnect all resources from its networksppByppFlipboardppRedditppWhatsappppWhatsappppEmailppRussian antimalware company Doctor Web the developer of DrWeb cybersecurity products on Tuesday said it was recently targeted in a cyberattack
ppIn an Englishlanguage statement posted on its website the security firm said it had detected a targeted attack aimed at its resources on September 14
ppThe attempt to harm our infrastructure was prevented in a timely manner and no user whose system was protected by DrWeb was affected the company said
ppThe incident prompted the company to disconnect all resources from its network to check them for signs of compromise Its DrWeb virus databases were also temporarily suspended
ppA post written in Russian reveals that the company had kept an eye on the attackers movements after detecting the breach In the same post the company said the virus databases have been brought back online
ppDoctor Web has not shared any information on who may be behind the attack Cybersecurity companies may be targeted by any type of threat actor including statesponsored groups hacktivists and profitdriven cybercriminals
ppThe Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky which is leaving the United States following a software sale ban was targeted at least two times by what are believed to be statesponsored threat actors a decade ago in Duqu 20 attacks and more recently in Operation Triangulation
ppThe Russian security firm Avanpost was recently targeted by proUkrainian hackers with the attackers claiming to have stolen and destroyed vast amounts of data belonging to the company ppWestern cybersecurity companies have also been targeted in recent months including major firms such as Zscaler and Fortinet both apparently targeted by profitdriven hackers
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ppEduard Kovacs EduardKovacs is a managing editor at SecurityWeek He worked as a high school IT teacher for two years before starting a career in journalism as Softpedias security news reporter Eduard holds a bachelors degree in industrial informatics and a masters degree in computer techniques applied in electrical engineeringppSubscribe to the SecurityWeek Email Briefing to stay informed on the latest threats trends and technology along with insightful columns from industry expertsppDont miss this Live Attack demonstration to learn how hackers operate and gain the knowledge to strengthen your defensesppJoin us as we share best practices for uncovering risks and determining next steps when vetting external resources implementing solutions and procuring postinstallation supportppCloud and container security firm Sysdig has tapped William Welch as CEO on its path to an IPOppDave Scher has been promoted to Deputy Chief Information Officer at MITREppAntiransomware platform Arms Cyber has named Bob Kruse as its CEOpp
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ppIn an Englishlanguage statement posted on its website the security firm said it had detected a targeted attack aimed at its resources on September 14
ppThe attempt to harm our infrastructure was prevented in a timely manner and no user whose system was protected by DrWeb was affected the company said
ppThe incident prompted the company to disconnect all resources from its network to check them for signs of compromise Its DrWeb virus databases were also temporarily suspended
ppA post written in Russian reveals that the company had kept an eye on the attackers movements after detecting the breach In the same post the company said the virus databases have been brought back online
ppDoctor Web has not shared any information on who may be behind the attack Cybersecurity companies may be targeted by any type of threat actor including statesponsored groups hacktivists and profitdriven cybercriminals
ppThe Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky which is leaving the United States following a software sale ban was targeted at least two times by what are believed to be statesponsored threat actors a decade ago in Duqu 20 attacks and more recently in Operation Triangulation
ppThe Russian security firm Avanpost was recently targeted by proUkrainian hackers with the attackers claiming to have stolen and destroyed vast amounts of data belonging to the company ppWestern cybersecurity companies have also been targeted in recent months including major firms such as Zscaler and Fortinet both apparently targeted by profitdriven hackers
ppRelated North Korean Hackers Hijack Antivirus Updates for Malware Delivery
ppRelated Cybersecurity Firm FireEye Says Was Hacked by Nation State
ppRelated Dragos Says No Evidence of Breach After Ransomware Gang Claims Hack via Third Party
ppEduard Kovacs EduardKovacs is a managing editor at SecurityWeek He worked as a high school IT teacher for two years before starting a career in journalism as Softpedias security news reporter Eduard holds a bachelors degree in industrial informatics and a masters degree in computer techniques applied in electrical engineeringppSubscribe to the SecurityWeek Email Briefing to stay informed on the latest threats trends and technology along with insightful columns from industry expertsppDont miss this Live Attack demonstration to learn how hackers operate and gain the knowledge to strengthen your defensesppJoin us as we share best practices for uncovering risks and determining next steps when vetting external resources implementing solutions and procuring postinstallation supportppCloud and container security firm Sysdig has tapped William Welch as CEO on its path to an IPOppDave Scher has been promoted to Deputy Chief Information Officer at MITREppAntiransomware platform Arms Cyber has named Bob Kruse as its CEOpp
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pp
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Etay Maor
pp
Essential steps such as security awareness training MFA and Zero Trust identity management help organizations reduce the human element and stay ahead in the cybersecurity curve
Torsten George
ppFlipboardppRedditppWhatsappppWhatsappppEmailppGot a confidential news tip We want to hear from youppReach a large audience of enterprise cybersecurity professionals ppSubscribe to the SecurityWeek Daily Briefing and get the latest content delivered to your inboxppCopyright 2024 SecurityWeek a Wired Business Media Publication All Rights Reserved pp
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