Tank

Tank is a malicious software, or malware, designed to infiltrate and harm computer systems. It can enter your system through seemingly harmless channels such as downloads, emails, or websites, and once inside, it can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold your data hostage for ransom. This vulnerability was demonstrated dramatically in the casino fish tank hack, where an entire network was compromised through a single entry point. Investigations into cyber threats have revealed extensive involvement of various entities in spyware development. For instance, between 2019 and 2023, a think tank's Digital Response Forensics Laboratory (DFRLab) found that 435 entities across 42 countries were involved in creating spyware. The German Federal Office for Information Security also disclosed an investigation into an APT28 hacking campaign, which used a domain mimicking the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, a German think tank. Furthermore, North Korea has been accused of hacking key information on Seoul’s main battle tank, the K2, and technical data on reconnaissance aircraft. Think tanks play a crucial role in cybersecurity. They not only investigate and report on cyber threats but also provide guidance and recommendations for best practices. For example, in 2021, a European cybersecurity research think tank called Sparta issued a guide for attracting and retaining women in cybersecurity teams. Think tanks like the Vizius Group and MyChargeBack offer exclusive access to crypto data, intelligence, forensic tool updates, and case studies to their members, providing valuable resources for risk reduction and response to cyber threats.