Threat Intelligence Snapshot: Week 19, 2024

QuoIntelligence’s Weekly Intelligence Snapshot for the week of 02 - 08 May 2024 is now available!

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Cyber

Threat Actor

Operation Cronos: Unmasking and Crippling the World's Most Notorious Ransomware Group

After an international task force dubbed as Operation Cronos, the UK, US and Australia sanctioned LockBit's leader Dmitry Khoroshev and froze its assets after revealing its identity online.

Rollups Industry impacted: Energy, Government, Industrials

• Cybercriminals and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Actors Are Sharing Compromised Networks
• TargetCompany Group Compromising Poorly Configured MS-SQL Servers to Deploy Ransomware
• ArcaneDoor: Storm-1849's Exploitation of Cisco Zero-Days Exposes Global Government Networks
• Newly Identified TunnelVision Technique Enables Bypassing VPN Security to Intercept Unencrypted Traffic
• Hacktivist Groups Target Several Italian Websites From Different Sectors

Geopolitics

Western Intelligence Agencies Warn Of Russia Stepping Up Hybrid Warfare Operations Against Critical Infrastructure Industry impacted: Energy, Government, Industrials, Information Technology

QuoIntelligence highlights the threat of Russian hybrid warfare operations for European entities and businesses, following recent Western intelligence agencies' warnings of increased likehood of Russian violent sabotage acts.

Rollups Industry impacted: Information Technology

• Microsoft Expands Secure Future Cybersecurity Initiative to Global Scale
• EU-China Meeting Ends With No Major Agreements On Trade Balance And Market Access

Outlook Industry impacted: Communication Services, Information Technology

• 13 May - CYBERUK 2024
• 14 May #Bologna - CISO Game Cyber Vs IoT by Digital Club / Cyber
• 15 May- ???? #Rome - CISO Game Cyber Vs IoT by Digital Club / Cyber - Una community per Fare Sistema
• 15 May - ENISA Telecom & Digital Infrastructure Security Forum 2024
• 17 May - OSINTOMATICO