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.

Top news of the week: 02.09.2021.

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#LaborDayWeekend
#CISA

Threats And Attacks

@threatpost shared
On Sep 1, 2021
The @FBI and @CISAgov put out a joint #cybersecurity advisory Tuesday noting that #ransomware actors often ambush organizations when offices are normally closed, making the upcoming #LaborDayWeekend a prime opportunity for threat activity. https://t.co/mcQmqo0VcP
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Feds Warn of Ransomware Attacks Ahead of Labor Day

Feds Warn of Ransomware Attacks Ahead of Labor Day

Threat actors recently have used long holiday weekends — when many staff are taking time off — as a prime opportunity to ambush organizations.

@EduardKovacs shared
On Sep 2, 2021
RT @SecurityWeek: Recruiting Firm Apparently Pays Ransom After Being Targeted by Hackers https://t.co/oM34ZOmMXK
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Recruiting Firm Apparently Pays Ransom After Being Targeted by Hackers

Recruiting Firm Apparently Pays Ransom After Being Targeted by Hackers

Administrative staffing agency Career Group, Inc. this week started sending notification letters to customers who were affected by a data breach that occurred in late June.

@gcluley shared
On Aug 30, 2021
LockBit ransomware gang to publish 103GB of Bangkok Airways customer data https://t.co/5h6DDesPBO
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LockBit Gang to Publish 103GB of Bangkok Air Customer Data

LockBit Gang to Publish 103GB of Bangkok Air Customer Data

The airline announced the breach on Thursday, and the ransomware gang started a countdown clock the next day.

@unix_root shared
On Aug 27, 2021
Google and Microsoft said they are pledging to invest a total of $30 billion in #cybersecurity advancements over the next 5 years. https://t.co/MseuDBn5Br #infosec
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Microsoft, Google to Invest $30 Billion in Cybersecurity Over Next 5 Years

Microsoft, Google to Invest $30 Billion in Cybersecurity Over Next 5 Years

Google and Microsoft to Invest $30 Billion in Cybersecurity Over Next 5 Years

@kaspersky shared
On Sep 2, 2021
Don't trust ransomware countdowns. https://t.co/6UtT0WVb4V
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LockBit Jumps Its Own Countdown, Publishes Bangkok Air Files

LockBit Jumps Its Own Countdown, Publishes Bangkok Air Files

The ransomware gang claims to have pulled off successful attacks against two airlines and one airport with help from its Accenture attack.

@paulsparrows shared
On Sep 2, 2021
After the break, the second #cyberattacks timeline for July 2021 is out! Apparently the Summer has brought a sharp decrease of the number of events, despite the impact of #ransomware continues to be quite important. https://t.co/z0xE0hFTZq
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16-31 July Cyber Attacks Timeline

16-31 July Cyber Attacks Timeline

After some rest, the second cyber attacks timeline of July is finally out. It looks like the vacation period has brought a small break...

@securityaffairs shared
On Aug 31, 2021
Here’s how to secure your company against #ransomware attacks, according to #CISA https://t.co/QTtSd0x3mv #securityaffairs #hacking
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Here’s how to secure your company against ransomware attacks, according to CISA

Here’s how to secure your company against ransomware attacks, according to CISA

Recently, CISA released guidance on how to prevent data breaches resulting from ransomware attacks. Here's what you need to know.

@securityaffairs shared
On Aug 30, 2021
@TheJusticeDept US #DoJ announces the creation of Cyber #Fellowship Program https://t.co/jzyqeRWbyZ #securityaffairs #hacking
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US DoJ announces the creation of Cyber Fellowship Program

US DoJ announces the creation of Cyber Fellowship Program

The US DoJ announced a new Cyber Fellowship program for training prosecutors and attorneys on cybersecurity. The US DoJ announced a new Cyber Fellowship program for training selected ...