https://www.spamfighter.com/News-8758-Targeted-Attacks-Replace-Mass-Outbreaks.htm
Targeted Attacks Replace Mass Outbreaks
Hackers now focus on attacks aiming specific users rather than global bulk outbreaks, as their objective today is to gain monetary rewards rather than...
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https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/12/g/the-evolution-of-targeted-attacks-in-a-web-3-0-world.html
The Evolution of Targeted Attacks in a Web 3.0 World | Trend Micro (US)
Jul 2, 2012 - Cloud computing, mobile, Advanced Persistent Threats. All are buzz words of the moment in IT and information security circles and yet all are frequently...
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https://www.highereddive.com/news/for-profit-advocates-accuse-dept-of-ed-of-targeted-attacks/426269/
For-profit advocates accuse Dept of Ed of targeted attacks | Higher Ed Dive
Federal officials are denying accusations that recent rulemaking for student outcomes has been a singular attack to force the closure of for-profit schools.
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https://isc.sans.edu/diary/4330
Targeted attacks using malicious PDF files - SANS ISC
Targeted attacks using malicious PDF files, Author: Maarten Van Horenbeeck
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https://en.iz.ru/en/2084915/2026-04-24/resident-dmitrov-dpr-spoke-about-targeted-attacks-ukrainian-armed-forces-civilians
A resident of Dmitrov in the DPR spoke about targeted attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on...
Apr 24, 2026 - Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) purposefully attacked civilians on the streets of Dimitrov in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) even before the...
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https://punjaboutlook.com/nris-visiting-punjab-increasingly-targeted-attacks-scams-and-legal-gaps-raise-concerns/
NRIs Visiting Punjab Increasingly Targeted: Attacks, Scams, and Legal Gaps Raise Concerns - Punjab...
Jan 16, 2026 - With no official database tracking crimes against NRIs, incidents of shootings, property fraud, and street crimes highlight vulnerabilities among visiting...
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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2017/02/09/gmail-spoofing/
Simple Gmail spoofing leaves users open to targeted attacks - Help Net Security
Oct 15, 2018 - Gmail shows no warning as it delivers legitimate-looking spoofed emails seemingly coming from an existing Gmail.com address.
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https://www.itnews.com.au/news/government-in-the-cross-hair-as-targeted-attacks-rise-63615
Government in the cross-hair as targeted attacks rise - iTnews
Targeted attacks are on the rise as criminals seek to make money out of malware, and government is the main sector being hit.
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https://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/assessing-targeted-attacks-in-incident-response-threat-correlation/
Assessing Targeted Attacks in Incident Response Threat Correlation | CMU Software Engineering...
In this presentation, the authors assess targeted attacks and advise how automating correlation of threat and network information can help your organization.
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https://www.wkyufm.org/2026-03-14/investigators-in-the-u-s-examine-if-recent-targeted-attacks-are-linked-to-the-iran-war
Investigators in the U.S. examine if recent targeted attacks are linked to the Iran war
Mar 14, 2026 - Investigators in the U.S. search for motives in three recent instances of targeted attacks, and whether they are related to the war in Iran.
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https://securityaffairs.com/73291/hacking/cve-2018-5002-zero-day.html
Adobe fixed the CVE-2018-5002 Flash Zero-Day exploited in targeted attacks in the Middle East
Jun 7, 2018 - Adobe has recently fixed several vulnerabilities, including the CVE-2018-5002 Flash Zero-Day exploited in targeted attacks in the Middle East
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https://www.tacktech.com/news.cfm?subtype=tech&nid=97243&meta=vulnerability-in-most-browsers-abused-in-targeted-attacks
Vulnerability in most browsers abused in targeted attacks
A vulnerability has been found that can be exploited through every browser as long as its running on a Windows system
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https://sharedsecurity.net/tag/targeted-attacks/
Targeted Attacks Archives - Shared Security Podcast
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https://sundayworld.co.za/tag/targeted-attacks/
targeted attacks Archives - Sunday World
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https://menaeditorsnetwork.org/en/condemnation-of-targeted-attacks-in-ukraine-a-call-for-immediate-action/
Condemnation of Targeted Attacks in Ukraine: A Call for Immediate Action | MENA Editors Network
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has created a dire humanitarian crisis, deepening since Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. With thousands of casualties and...
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https://www.proofpoint.com/us/resources/videos/strategies-defending-against-targeted-attacks
Strategies for Defending Against Targeted Attacks | Proofpoint US
Dec 5, 2024 - Download the on-demand webinar, featuring guest speaker Rick Holland of Forrester Research, Inc. as he joins Proofpoint to discuss today's threat environment,...
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https://www.purevpn.com/blog/pluggyape-malware-targeted-attacks-exploit-signal-whatsapp/
PLUGGYAPE Malware: Targeted Attacks Exploit Signal & WhatsApp - PureVPN Blog
Jan 16, 2026 - Learn about the PLUGGYAPE malware campaign exploiting Signal and WhatsApp to target Ukrainian Defense Forces. Discover how social engineering, Python...
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https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/researchers-link-sidewinder-group-to.html?version=meter+at+null
Researchers Link SideWinder Group to Dozens of Targeted Attacks in Multiple Countries
SideWinder nation-state group has been attributed to cyber attacks against 61 entities related to government, military, law enforcement, banking.
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https://defencenewsupdates.com/tag/targeted-attacks/
Targeted Attacks Archives - Defence News Updates
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https://citizenlab.ca/nart-villeneuve-co-authors-report-targeted-attacks-ministries-foreign-affairs/
Nart Villeneuve co-authors report on targeted attacks against ministries of foreign affairs - The...
Sep 25, 2025 - Former Citizen Lab security researcher and member of our technical advisory group, Nart Villeneuve, is part of a team that uncovered a malware campaign...
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https://staging.information-age.com/how-protect-industrial-systems-malware-and-targeted-attacks-31355/
How to protect industrial systems from malware and targeted attacks - Information Age
Jul 26, 2024 - Maintaining the reliability and safety of industrial processes requires reliable protection of its ICS against all hazards, including cyber threats.
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https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/03/vulnerability-in-most-browsers-abused-in-targeted-attacks
Vulnerability in most browsers abused in targeted attacks | Malwarebytes
Mar 28, 2025 - A vulnerability has been found that can be exploited through every browser as long as its running on a Windows system
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https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2026-ualbany-cybersecurity-student-studies-how-smart-device-data-can-fuel-targeted
UAlbany cybersecurity student studies how smart device data can fuel targeted attacks | University...
Stephen Gravereaux, a senior at UAlbany's College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity, has spent the past year researching...
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https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/tag/stop-targeted-attacks/
Stop Targeted Attacks Blogs | Palo Alto Networks
Read the latest blogs and insights about Stop Targeted Attacks from Palo Alto Networks experts.
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https://www.lovebscott.com/men-use-grindr-to-rob-gay-men
Grindr Users Lured & Robbed in Targeted Attacks
May 26, 2025 - Multiple men were robbed after assailants used Grindr to lure them into sketchy situations. Police are now warning others about the risks.
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https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/less-than-a-third-of-alleged-attacks-on-christians-in-india-found-to-be-true-centre-to-supreme-court-101681413331217.html
Centre rejects charge of targeted attacks against Christians | India News
Apr 14, 2023 - Indian government has denied allegations of targeted attacks against Christians, stating that less than a third of the incidents alleged were true.| India News
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https://www.cybertransactiongateway.com/sonicwall-investigating-potential-ssl-vpn-zero-day-after-20-targeted-attacks-reported/
SonicWall Investigating Potential SSL VPN Zero-Day After 20+ Targeted Attacks Reported - Cyber...
SonicWall said it's actively investigating reports to determine if there is a new zero-day vulnerability following reports of a spike in Akira ransomware...
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https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/security-research/targeted-attacks-australian-networks-acsc-advisory-zscaler-coverage
Targeted attacks on Australian Networks | Zscaler Blog
Earlier today ACSC released an advisory regarding a cyber campaign targeting Australian networks. Zscaler ThreatLabZ is actively monitoring this campaign.
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https://securelist.com/blackoasis-apt-and-new-targeted-attacks-leveraging-zero-day-exploit/82732/
BlackOasis APT and new targeted attacks leveraging zero-day exploit | Securelist
On October 10, 2017, we identified a new Adobe Flash zero day exploit used in the wild against our customers. The exploit was delivered through a Microsoft...
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https://cyberwebspider.com/cyber-security-news/ransomware-actors-targeting-global-public-sectors-and-critical-services-in-targeted-attacks/
Ransomware Actors Targeting Global Public Sectors and Critical Services in Targeted Attacks - Cyber...
Oct 25, 2025 - In 2025, ransomware assaults towards the general public sector proceed to speed up at an alarming price, exhibiting no indicators of slowing down regardless
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https://www.wvxu.org/2026-03-14/investigators-in-the-u-s-examine-if-recent-targeted-attacks-are-linked-to-the-iran-war
Investigators in the U.S. examine if recent targeted attacks are linked to the Iran war | WVXU
Mar 14, 2026 - Investigators in the U.S. search for motives in three recent instances of targeted attacks, and whether they are related to the war in Iran.
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https://www.techtimes.com/articles/14717/20140907/apple-denies-icloud-find-my-iphone-security-breach-only-very-targeted-attacks.htm
Apple denies iCloud, Find My iPhone security breach: Only 'very targeted attacks'
Sep 7, 2014 - Apple has denied that a security breach with its iCloud and iPhone software caused the theft of nude photos of more than 100 celebrities. The company said that...
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https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/nullcrew-hacker-pleads-guilty-to-at-least-seven-targeted-attacks
NullCrew Hacker Pleads Guilty to At Least Seven Targeted Attacks
A member of the hacking crew NullCrew has pleaded guilty in federal court to having participated in at least seven targeted attacks between 2012 and 2014.
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https://blog.knowbe4.com/report-deepfake-attacks-have-targeted-nearly-two-thirds-of-organizations
Report: Deepfake Attacks Have Targeted Nearly Two-Thirds of Organizations
A survey by Gartner found that 62% of organizations have been hit by a deepfake attack in the past twelve months, Infosecurity Magazine reports.
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https://community.norton.com/t/expect-targeted-spam-attacks-after-massive-data-breach/232533
Expect Targeted Spam Attacks After Massive Data Breach - Announcements - Norton Community
Apr 4, 2011 - There has been a massive data breach of an email company that handles the marketing campaigns for major financial institutions, credit card companies, vacation...
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https://cyberinsider.com/google-fixes-zero-day-flaw-exploited-in-targeted-android-attacks/
Google Fixes Zero-Day Flaw Exploited in Targeted Android Attacks
Feb 4, 2025 - Google has released its latest Android security update, addressing 48 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited zero-day flaw.
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https://www.menlosecurity.com/resources/stop-targeted-phishing-attacks-and-evasive-ransomware-by-securing-your-most-valuable-attack-surface-webinar
Stop targeted phishing attacks and evasive ransomware by securing your most valuable attack surface...
Watch the webinar to learn how browser security can help mitigate today's evasive cyber threats and secure your business.
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https://radiancenews.com/rsf-flags-targeted-online-attacks-on-journalists-by-opindia/
RSF Flags Targeted Online Attacks on Journalists by OpIndia - Radiance News
Dec 19, 2025 - Reporters Without Borders accuses OpIndia of organised online harassment against journalists in India, raising alarms over press freedom and safety risks.
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https://www.fox-it.com/nl-en/newsroom/ncc-group-reveals-threefold-increase-in-targeted-ransomware-attacks-in-2021/
NCC Group reveals threefold increase in targeted ransomware attacks in 2021 | Fox IT
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https://www.rediff.com/business/report/big-indian-cos-are-victims-of-targeted-cyber-attacks-symantec/20140424.htm
Big Indian cos are victims of targeted cyber attacks: Symantec - Rediff.com Business
Globally, targeted attacks were up 91 per cent in 2013 and lasted an average of three times longer compared to 2012.
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https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/07/15/vance-boelter-indicted-by-federal-grand-jury-on-six-counts
Feds: Vance Boelter acted alone in lawmaker attacks, also targeted senator's daughter | MPR News
A grand jury formally indicted Vance Boelter on six counts of murder, stalking and firearms charges in the killing of former DFL Minnesota House Speaker...
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https://basicfundas.com/most-australians-targeted-by-rising-cyber-attacks/
Most Australians Targeted by Rising Cyber-Attacks - BasicFundas | Cybersecurity NEWS
Oct 24, 2024 - Two-thirds of Australians faced cyber-attacks recently; only 16% consistently follow security practices. NAB suggests four safety measures.
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https://www.vectra.ai/about/news/vectra-networks-identifies-healthcare-as-the-industry-most-targeted-by-cyber-attacks
Vectra identifies healthcare as the industry most targeted by cyber attacks - Vectra news release
Published: Jun 07, 2017. Vectra identifies healthcare as the industry most targeted by cyber attacks. Visit our news releases page to read more!
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https://develop.statescoop.com/report-70-percent-of-ransomware-attacks-in-2019-hit-state-and-local-governments/
Report: Two-thirds of ransomware attacks in 2019 targeted state and local governments | StateScoop
Sep 3, 2021 - IT security firm Barracuda Networks says state and local governments account for the majority of ransomware targets.
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https://www.phtm.co.uk/news/8817/phtm-news/stoke-taxi-drivers-targeted-in-wave-of-attacks-as-leaders-demand-action
STOKE TAXI DRIVERS TARGETED IN WAVE OF ATTACKS AS LEADERS DEMAND ACTION
The violence has escalated to terrifying levels, including a recent incident in Tunstall where armed police were called after a pellet gun was fired at a taxi...
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/phishing-attacks-up-50-education-sector-most-targeted-report/articleshow/99584819.cms
phishing attacks: Phishing attacks up 50%, education sector most targeted: Report - The Economic...
Phishing is a technique that attempts to acquire sensitive data, such as bank account numbers, through a fraudulent solicitation in email or on a web site, in...
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https://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=23857
TamilNet: 25.11.07 2 DPU attacks claim 2 civilian lives, ambulance targeted again in Vanni
2 DPU attacks claim 2 civilian lives, ambulance targeted again in Vanni
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https://www.ihrc.org.uk/watch-state-sanctioned-murder-targeted-assassinations-and-drone-attacks/
WATCH: State Sanctioned Murder - Targeted Assassinations and Drone Attacks - IHRC
Aug 24, 2024 - Watch the webinar with Professor Richard Falk on State Sanctioned Murder: Targeted Assassinations and Drone Attacks, chaired by Raza Kazim and with commentary
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https://www.iza.org/publications/dp/2890/privacy-policy
The Shape of Things to Come? Assessing the Effectiveness of Suicide Attacks and Targeted Killings |...
In this paper we assess the effectiveness of suicide attacks and targeted killings in the Second Intifada. We find evidence that the targeted killings...
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https://blog.netmanageit.com/obsidian-plugin-abuse-delivers-phantompulse-rat-in-targeted-finance-crypto-attacks/
Obsidian Plugin Abuse Delivers PHANTOMPULSE RAT in Targeted Finance, Crypto Attacks
Apr 16, 2026 - PHANTOMPULSE spreads via Obsidian plugin abuse in REF6598 campaign, targeting finance and crypto users, bypassing AV controls.
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https://www.bizitss.com/2018/09/24/your-business-email-is-highly-targeted-for-attacks/
Your Business Email Is Highly Targeted For Attacks | BIZITSS
There's a new report out, authored by ProofPoint, and its findings for business are grim. It's no secret that businesses of all shapes and sizes are coming...
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https://www.catalyzex.com/paper/thought-transfer-indirect-targeted-poisoning
Thought-Transfer: Indirect Targeted Poisoning Attacks on Chain-of-Thought Reasoning Models
Thought-Transfer: Indirect Targeted Poisoning Attacks on Chain-of-Thought Reasoning Models: Paper and Code. Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning has emerged as a...
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https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/jamming-and-cyber-attacks-how-space-being-targeted-ukraine
Jamming and Cyber Attacks: How Space is Being Targeted in Ukraine | Royal United Services Institute
With the war in Ukraine intensifying, satellite providers are experiencing jamming and cyber attacks on their systems. Given the auxiliary role that space...
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https://www.itpro.com/security/32898/metro-bank-targeted-with-2fa-bypassing-ss7-attacks
Metro Bank targeted with 2FA-bypassing SS7 attacks | IT Pro
Feb 1, 2019 - The highly sophisticated attack mechanism is becoming increasingly prevalent
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https://tldr.takara.ai/p/2410.05346
AnyAttack: Targeted Adversarial Attacks on Vision-Language Models toward Any Images | Takara TLDR
Due to their multimodal capabilities, Vision-Language Models (VLMs) have found numerous impactful applications in real-world scenarios. However, recent studi...
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https://circleid.com/posts/more_targeted_phishing_spam_mobile_attacks_ibm_report
More Targeted Phishing, Spam and Mobile Attacks; IBM Reports 150K Security Events Per Second
IBM today released the results from its annual X-Force 2010 Trend and Risk Report, identifying more targeted phishing, spam and mobile attacks. The report also...
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https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/other-blogs/mcafee-labs/csi-evidence-indicators-for-targeted-ransomware-attacks/
CSI: Evidence Indicators for Targeted Ransomware Attacks - Part I | McAfee Blog
May 29, 2025 - For many years now I have been working and teaching in the field of digital forensics, malware analysis and threat intelligence. During one of the classes
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https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/thousands-of-wordpress-sites-targeted-with-malicious-plugin-backdoor-attacks
Thousands of WordPress sites targeted with malicious plugin backdoor attacks | TechRadar
Mar 7, 2025 - JavaScript was deploying four separate backdoors on vulnerable websites
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