Researchers have identified the hacking group behind several widescale business email compromise (BEC) attacks gouging the maritime shipping industry. Attackers are taking advantage of the industry s lax security and the use of outdated computers, according to a report released here at the RSA Conference Wednesday. The researchers estimate that Gold Galleon has specifically targeted the shipping industry in an attempt to steal at least $3.9 million between June 2017 and January 2018. The group uses spearphishing techniques with malicious attachments to compromise their victims.
Source: https://threatpost.com/gold-galleon-hacking-group-plunders-shipping-industry/131203/