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Threats And Attacks

On Apr 30, 2020
@teamcymru shared
Artificial intelligence will be used to power #cyberattacks, warn #security experts #AI #infosec https://t.co/Vcp8KvbBuP https://t.co/O6B7yaBLsk
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Artificial intelligence will be used to power cyber attacks, warn security experts

Artificial intelligence will be used to power cyber attacks, warn security experts

Intelligence agencies need to use artificial intelligence to help deal with threats from criminals and hostile states who will try to use AI to strengthen their own attacks.

On Apr 30, 2020
@unix_root shared
For those who think #phishing doesn't work in 2020 ➤ These hackers successfully hacked into corporate email accounts of at least 156 top-executives at 150+ companies across the globe—primarily with businesses in finance, law & real estate. Read Details: https://t.co/MVtNyVVizS
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Targeted Phishing Attacks Successfully Hacked Top Executives At 150+ Companies

Targeted Phishing Attacks Successfully Hacked Top Executives At 150+ Companies

PerSwaysion: Highly Targeted Phishing Attacks Successfully Hacked Email Accounts of Top Executives At 150+ Companies

On Apr 27, 2020
@FireEye shared
China has attempted to steal coronavirus research from US gov agencies and medical institutions. Check out this @CNN piece that references our research on the Chinese #cyberespionage group, #APT41. via @ZcohenCNN & @MarquardtA https://t.co/CAxHnGF003
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'They are trying to steal everything.' US coronavirus response hit by foreign hackers

'They are trying to steal everything.' US coronavirus response hit by foreign hackers

The Trump administration is pointing the finger at China for attempting to steal coronavirus research as officials are warning they have seen a growing wave of cyberattacks on US government ...

On Apr 27, 2020
@dinodaizovi shared
RT @WeldPond: Researchers target Zoom alternatives and an even more critical vuln is found. How many more vulnerabilities need to be found before Teams is banned by orgs? https://t.co/BS2fnFlfHg
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Microsoft Teams fixes funny Gifs cyber-attack flaw

Microsoft Teams fixes funny Gifs cyber-attack flaw

Security researchers found a way to infiltrate accounts by making people look at Gif images.

On Apr 26, 2020
@helpnetsecurity shared
Week in review: Web shell malware, client-side web security, phishers exploit Zoom and WebEx - https://t.co/qUTjvPn2Dd https://t.co/Z3eJFUzwUl
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Week in review: Web shell malware, client-side web security, phishers exploit Zoom and WebEx

Week in review: Web shell malware, client-side web security, phishers exploit Zoom and WebEx

Here's an overview of some of last week's most interesting news and articles: 46% of SMBs have been targeted by ransomware, 73% have paid the ransom

On Apr 29, 2020
@SCMagazine shared
Stu Sjouwerman, founder & CEO of @KnowBe4, lists some of the top cybersecurity inefficiencies seen among enterprise organizations, and suggests tackling 3 key questions to help chart your next cybersecurity strategy. #KnowBe4 https://t.co/tnHapk37xy
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Build a data-driven defense strategy to fight cybercrime

Build a data-driven defense strategy to fight cybercrime

The coronavirus pandemic is being compared to war-like conditions by the World Health Organization. We know that bad decisions and poor data (or

On Apr 28, 2020
@kaspersky shared
From remote administration and jackpotting, to selling #malware on the Darknet, attacks on ATMs aren't new, as cybercriminals only continue to grow and refine their skillset for attacking ATMs. https://t.co/GY0Xw5g0Fg
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A look at the ATM/PoS malware landscape from 2017-2019

A look at the ATM/PoS malware landscape from 2017-2019

So what does the ATM landscape look like as of 2020? Let’s take a look.

On Apr 30, 2020
@paulsparrows shared
Once again, (and who knows for how long) the COVID-19 pandemic continues to characterize the cyber attacks timeline. More than one third of the collected events are somehow related to it. https://t.co/apRbaCKoQD
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1-15 April 2020 Cyber Attacks Timeline

1-15 April 2020 Cyber Attacks Timeline

It’s time to publish the first timeline of April, covering the main cyber attacks occurred in the first fortnight of this month. The COVID-19 emergency continues to characterize the threat ...