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The tools tactics and procedures used by hacking group CopyKittens are explained in a new in-depth report produced in collaboration by cyber-security firms Trend Micro and ClearSky.

“The data GhostCtrl steals is extensive, compared to other Android info-stealers,” explained Trend Micro cyber security researchers.

A Samba remote code execution flaw patched in May is being exploited to compromise IoT devices running on different architectures, Trend Micro researchers warn.

The GhostCtrl RAT was discovered by Trend Micro researchers part of a wave of attacks against Israeli healthcare organizations.

Simon Edwards, European cyber security architect at Trend Micro, told us that, as defined in GDPR, organisations should be deploying ‘state of the art' security controls to protect user data. "Insurers will probably require much the same if they are to cover the risk as required," Edwards said.