Secureworks Counter Threat Unit (CTU) has been looking at a new group that they dubbed “Gold Galleon” The group has attempted at least $3.9 million in fraud against a very specific industry. Golden Galleon’s tactics and technology aren’t particularly new or sophisticated they’re simply well targeted. While the Secureworks researchers say they have caused disruption close to a million dollars in criminal activity, the environment remains ripe for new campaigns against unwitting victims. As for prevention, the group has little to recommend beyond the prescriptions of employee training, strong passwords, encryption, and encryption.”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/golden-galleon-raids-maritime-shipping-firms