by Fortify Security Team | Aug 3, 2021 | Situational Awareness
Criminal actors target elderly U.S. citizens in a grandparent fraud scheme in which they arrange for couriers to pick up bail money in person at the victim’s residence. Criminals telephonically contact their victims and pose as a grandchild, or another family member,...
by Fortify Security Team | Aug 3, 2021 | Situational Awareness
Xylazine abuse and overdoses have occurred since at least the 1980s, however, within the last decade, several U.S. states and territories have reported spikes in xylazine misuse, including Texas, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico. As a non-opioid sedative,...
by Fortify Security Team | Jul 27, 2021 | Situational Awareness
Illegal tampering with rail signals is an ongoing safety and security concern, especially at rail crossings. One diligent Montana Rail Link employee’s reporting of a security incident likely saved lives and averted the possibility of “catastrophic damage,” affirming...
by Fortify Security Team | Jul 22, 2021 | Situational Awareness
Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures of Indicted APT40 Actors Associated with China ’s MSS Hainan State Security Department SUMMARY APT40—aka BRONZE MOHAWK, FEVERDREAM, G0065, Gadolinium, GreenCrash, Hellsing, Kryptonite Panda, Leviathan, MUDCARP, Periscope,...
by Fortify Security Team | Jul 8, 2021 | Situational Awareness
Al-Qa’ida (AQ), like the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS), has experienced persistent suspensions of their accounts across various online platforms. In a continued effort to maintain their online presence, AQ is now using the encrypted online platform called...
by Fortify Security Team | Jun 1, 2021 | Situational Awareness
Nobelium’s Expanding Cyber Campaign: A Deep Dive into the Russian-based Hackers’ Latest Attacks In recent years, cyber threats have become a significant concern for governments, organizations, and individuals worldwide. One of the most notable...