Cybersecurity Essentials

Threats & Attacks

Given the sophistication of cyber-attacks, cybersecurity has become a central focus to protect people and their personal data. Learn more about the common threats we all face in an age when companies are undergoing a digital transformation.

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Threats And Attacks

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On Jan 27, 2021
Top Cyber Attacks of 2020 https://t.co/3tITTapzpo
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Top Cyber Attacks of 2020

Top Cyber Attacks of 2020

Here's a closer look at some of the biggest cyberattacks of 2020.

@attcyber shared
On Feb 1, 2021
Protecting user data in #ecommerce is key for business success, but that can be difficult to achieve in a constantly changing market. #Guestblogger @DevMorrissey discusses the evolving needs of e-commerce strategy and how to meet them: https://t.co/aaSrk2fvyb https://t.co/gZoW6FfCSA
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Protection for your e-commerce needs

Protection for your e-commerce needs

Image Source: Pexels This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. One of the biggest barriers to successful e-commerce business is protecting user data. If online shoppers don’t ...

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On Jan 28, 2021
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World's Biggest Malware Botnet Taken Down

World's Biggest Malware Botnet Taken Down

Law enforcement agencies around the globe have teamed up to take control of Emotet, one of the world's most prolific malware botnets.

@TheHackersNews shared
On Feb 1, 2021
Don't miss this #cybersecurity webinar scheduled for the next week! Experts at @Cynet360 will share major lessons from high profile cyber-attacks in 2020 with a look into 'must follow' practices to defend against expected threats in 2021. Register: https://t.co/6RvCQF5NGG
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Lessons Learned from the Top Cyber Attacks in 2020 and What to Expect in 2021

Lessons Learned from the Top Cyber Attacks in 2020 and What to Expect in 2021

In just the last two months of 2020, many well-known organizations were successfully attacked, raising several important cybersecurity questions. Join Shiran Grinberg, Manager of …

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On Feb 1, 2021
1 in 5 UK home workers has received no #cybersecurity training - even as organizations are experiencing relentless hacking attacks. Why are companies lagging with training? https://t.co/UBUKBgNHd7 @BBCNews #FinancialServices https://t.co/GmoXnOuJ73
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Home working increases cyber-security fears

Home working increases cyber-security fears

IT experts say that with people working from home the risk of hacking has increased.

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On Feb 1, 2021
NHS Test and Trace 'unaffected' by ransomware attack at Serco, firm sas https://t.co/mhAQaf99PA
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COVID-19: NHS Test and Trace 'unaffected' by cyber attack at Serco, firm says

COVID-19: NHS Test and Trace 'unaffected' by cyber attack at Serco, firm says

NHS Test and Trace, headed up by Baroness Dido Harding, has faced regular criticism during the pandemic.

@SCMagazine shared
On Feb 1, 2021
Threat intel is critical for shaping a company's cybersecurity program, but like any effort that involves the integration of data - it's complicated. https://t.co/HrloWWGYpv
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Threat intel is a game changer, if only firms can figure out how to bake it into cyber programs

Threat intel is a game changer, if only firms can figure out how to bake it into cyber programs

Despite increased perceptions about the value of cyber threat intelligence, many businesses and industries still struggle to define what it actually means to them: which capabilities to ...

@securityaffairs shared
On Jan 30, 2021
UK Research and Innovation (#UKRI) discloses #ransomware attack https://t.co/H4Ck71XqN9 #securityaffairs #hacking
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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) discloses ransomware attack

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) discloses ransomware attack

A ransomware infected the systems at the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), at leat two services were impacted. The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) discloses a ransomware incident that ...