Charming Kitten APT Targeting Multiple Global Regions with BellaCiao Custom Dropper Malware Campaign

On April 26, 2023, BitDefender Labs researchers reported the technical details of a new custom malware named BellaCiao they attribute to the Iranian Charming Kitten advanced persistent threat (APT). Context According to the report, “This malware is tailored to suit individual targets and exhibits a higher level of complexity, evidenced by a unique communication approach…

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BlackBerry Global Threat Report Highlights Top Targeted Industries, Malware, and Industry Threats

Context On April 25, 2023, BlackBerry threat intelligence researchers released their Global Threat Report for the December 2022-February 2023 period. According to the report, BlackBerry researchers observed up to 12 attacks per minute, new malware sample increases of 50% in prevalence. Key Takeaways Key findings from the report for the retail, hospitality, and travel communities…

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Retail & Hospitality ISAC and NACD Collaborate to Prepare the Next Generation of Aspiring Boardroom Leaders

Vienna, VA (April 18, 2023) – The Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) and the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 23,000 board members, have launched a new alliance to promote NACD Accelerate™ to cybersecurity professionals, an educational program for aspiring boardroom leaders and executives…

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Retail & Hospitality ISAC Announces New Partnerships

Vienna, VA (March 30, 2023) – The Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) today announced that several cybersecurity solutions providers have joined the organization as new Associate Members. These companies will help to support the cybersecurity needs of the consumer-facing sector by providing thought leadership, resources, and expert guidance to RH-ISAC Core Members,…

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Retail and Hospitality ISAC to Host First Sector-Focused Workshop in Europe

Vienna, VA (8 March 2023) –The Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) will host its first-ever workshop in the E.U. to help businesses throughout the retail, hospitality, consumer packaged goods, and travel industries collectively defend against cybercrime. The workshop will take place on 20-21 April at the Nestlé corporate headquarters in Barcelona,…

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