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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
'ShroudedSnooper' Backdoors Use Ultra-Stealth in Mideast Telecom Attacks'ShroudedSnooper' Backdoors Use Ultra-Stealth in Mideast Telecom Attacks

The threat cluster hasn't been seen before, but its custom Windows server backdoors have researchers intrigued thanks to their extremely effective stealth mechanisms.

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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A Playbook for Bridging Africa's Cybersecurity Skills ShortageA Playbook for Bridging Africa's Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
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Supporting Africa's Cybersecurity Talent Makes the World SaferSupporting Africa's Cybersecurity Talent Makes the World Safer
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NCSC: Why Cyber Extortion Attacks No Longer Require RansomwareNCSC: Why Cyber Extortion Attacks No Longer Require Ransomware
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Mideast Retailers Dogged by Scam Facebook Pages Offering 'Investment' OpportunitiesMideast Retailers Dogged by Scam Facebook Pages Offering 'Investment' Opportunities
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