EMEA
MSSP Alert’s regional coverage of managed security services providers, cybersecurity news and events in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa).
UK Issues Ryuk Ransomware Warning
Cybercriminals are using Ryuk ransomware to target global organizations & the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is investigating Ryuk campaigns.
Cybereason Touts EMEA Cybersecurity, MSSP Partner Momentum
Cybereason endpoint detection & response (EDR) gains cybersecurity momentum in EMEA. MSSPs & channel partners like Arm, EVRY & Trustwave assist the effort.
UK Prepares “Offensive Hacking” Cyber Operations Center
The United Kingdom will spend £22 million (US$28 million) to fund a cyber operations center to defend the nation against cyber attackers and possibly launch offensives.
Huawei Pitches No-Spy Agreements vs. U.S. Pushback
Huawei, seeking 5G wireless network deployment contracts, will sign a “no-spy agreement” with foreign governments. But U.S. & U.K. cybersecurity concerns linger.
Chinese Hackers Harness NSA Tools to Attack Europe, Asia
Chinese (Buckeye) cyber spies leveraged NSA hacking tools and reverse engineered the code to attack targets in Europe and Asia, Symantec says,
Orange Acquires SecureLink, Creates Massive MSSP
Orange is acquiring SecureLink, one of Europe’s largest MSSPs offering cybersecurity consulting, integration, managed detection and response (MDR) services.
Hackers Weaponize TeamViewer Remote Control Software
Cybercriminals use TeamViewer remote access software to target European government finance authorities & representatives, Check Point Software research indicates.
Microsoft Counters Iranian Hackers, Spearphishing Attacks
Microsoft shuts down 100 websites associated with alleged Iranian spearphishing hackers called Phosphorus but also known as APT 35, Charming Kitten & Ajax Security Team.
MSSP, IT Security Acquisition: Nixu Buys Denmark’s Ezenta
Finnish cybersecurity company Nixu acquires Ezenta, a Danish IT security consulting firm. The combined firm offers managed security services across Europe.
Norsk Hydro LockerGoga Ransomware Attack: Business Recovery Update
Norsk Hydro explains the LockerGoga ransomware attack, business recovery efforts, and the status of various systems.