Indian government entities and energy companies have been targeted by cyber espionage using the 'HackBrowserData' malware to steal sensitive information. The attack campaign named 'OperationFlightNight' leverages Slack for data exfiltration. Hackers posed as the Indian Air Force to deliver the malware via a phishing PDF document. Only 3% of organizations globally are well-prepared for cyber risks, with 75% expecting cybersecurity incidents to disrupt their business in the next 12-24 months. Over 80% of Indian firms anticipate cybersecurity incidents in the next two years.
Hacker Alert! Over 80% of #Indian #firms expect #cybersecurity incident in two years https://t.co/Yr7F992AaS
Indian Government, Oil Companies Breached by 'HackBrowserData' https://t.co/TiAd54Ity7
The Indian establishment will have to be alert to increased efforts by Chinese state and non-state actors who will try to infiltrate the cybersecurity domain to steal data that may have national security ramifications. From Harsh V. Pant & @kalpitm https://t.co/QSdDBUDEQc
Indian Government, Oil Companies Breached by 'HackBrowserData': https://t.co/miTJns7Rja by darkreading #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
Great detail. "The information stealer was delivered to its victims via a phishing PDF document disguised as an invitation letter from the Indian Air Force...the original PDF file was very likely stolen during a previous intrusion and was repurposed by the attackers." https://t.co/bX0lYKhmHQ
Hackers Hit Indian Defense, Energy Sectors with Malware Posing as Air Force Invite #cybersecurity https://t.co/1WuLggNZLb
54% of 8,000 surveyed organizations faced cyber attacks in the past year β and just 3% are deemed "Mature" in readiness against attacks. The escalation of attacks is real... https://t.co/eeTZItt4vX
Important data here on cyber readiness across the globeβjust 3% of organizations are well-prepared for the cyber risks we currently face & 75% of companies believe a cybersecurity incident will disrupt their business in the next 12-24 months. More here: https://t.co/ZtFqWauseb
Hackers Hit Indian Defense, Energy Sectors with Malware Posing as Air Force Invite https://t.co/KC2a4jawlP
Hackers Hit Indian Defense, Energy Sectors with Malware Posing as Air Force Invite: https://t.co/e2CxftrKer by The Hacker News #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
π΅οΈββοΈ Indian government entities & energy companies targeted by cyber espionage using "HackBrowserData" #malware to steal sensitive info. Details: https://t.co/7dFI7IV75l Attack campaign named #OperationFlightNight leverages Slack for data exfiltration. #cybersecurity
Only 3% of organisations fully prepped for today's cyber threats https://t.co/Hz0QGEFVqi
Only 3% of Businesses Resilient Against Modern Cyber Threats https://t.co/pTnNAFBXyy