Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Threats & Attacks News

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

Top news of the week: 02.12.2021.

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Threats And Attacks

@unix_root shared
On Dec 1, 2021
Researchers have observed that several hackers are increasingly using the "RTF Template Injection" method in widespread #phishing attacks that enable decoy documents to retrieve malicious content from remote URLs. Details: https://t.co/TjO4qIlzRq #infosec #cybersecurity
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Hackers Increasingly Using RTF Template Injection Technique in Phishing Attacks

Hackers Increasingly Using RTF Template Injection Technique in Phishing Attacks

Hackers have been increasingly using RTF Template Injection method in widespread phishing attacks.

@DarkReading shared
On Dec 1, 2021
The Cyber Threats Facing Retailers This Holiday Shopping Season https://t.co/FWde3C51j9 by Dave Cronin, VP and Cyber Strategy Lead at @Capgemini Americas #holidays #shopping #cyberthreat #retail
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The Cyber Threats Facing Retailers This Holiday Shopping Season

The Cyber Threats Facing Retailers This Holiday Shopping Season

With supply chain delays and an online shopping boom, attacks will come from multiple angles.

@DarkReading shared
On Dec 1, 2021
Ransomware vs. Cities: A Cyber War https://t.co/1cVbr4XkyZ by Justin Fier, Director for Cyber Intelligence & Analytics at @Darktrace #cyberthreat #ransomware #smartcity
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Ransomware vs. Cities: A Cyber War

Ransomware vs. Cities: A Cyber War

As smart cities become the new normal for urban living, they must be resilient against the speed and sophistication of modern cyber threats.

@DarkReading shared
On Nov 30, 2021
Government-Industry Cooperation May Be the Most Potent Ransomware Antidote https://t.co/41nBo1S9K7 by Corye Douglas, HR Program Manager #government #ransomware #cybercrime
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Government-Industry Cooperation May Be the Most Potent Ransomware Antidote

Government-Industry Cooperation May Be the Most Potent Ransomware Antidote

The side that's better at collaborating with allies will have the upper hand, and until now, that distinction has gone to the cybercriminals.

@WIRED shared
On Nov 30, 2021
The high-profile hacks on Iranian infrastructure have been wide-ranging in their targets. But they have one thing in common: They’ve caused chaos and confusion for ordinary people and businesses in the country. https://t.co/mZsQ6AIyaH Via @WIREDUK
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A Hacking Spree Against Iran Spills Out Into the Physical World

A Hacking Spree Against Iran Spills Out Into the Physical World

Hackers have targeted the country's trains, gas stations, and airline infrastructure, as cyber conflict with Israel continues to escalate.

@DarkReading shared
On Dec 1, 2021
How Will Cyber Threats Impact the Beijing Winter Olympics? https://t.co/3Mjrv1KOxL by Daniel Smith, Head of Research for @Radware’s Cyber Threat Intelligence division #Olympics #WinterOlympics #cybersecurity
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How Will Cyber Threats Impact the Beijing Winter Olympics?

How Will Cyber Threats Impact the Beijing Winter Olympics?

NTT helped the International Olympic Committee dodge a security bullet in Tokyo. The world will watch to see if it can pull off a similar feat in Beijing for the upcoming Winter Games.

@kaspersky shared
On Dec 1, 2021
IKEA had a pretty rough Black Friday this year. https://t.co/jOTRl90H00
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IKEA Hit by Email Reply-Chain Cyberattack

IKEA Hit by Email Reply-Chain Cyberattack

IKEA, king of furniture-in-a-flat-box, warned employees on Friday that an ongoing cyberattack was using internal emails to malspam malicious links in active email threads.

@attcyber shared
On Dec 1, 2021
#Cyberattackers grow more intelligent and technologically advanced every day. #Security teams must stay abreast of the ever-changing landscape. #ATTCybersecurity’s Zachary Curley shares more on Deepfake technology and its future implications: https://t.co/QN2oWTXDJ5 https://t.co/tDCQlHOnTi
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Deepfake technology and its implications for the future of cyber-attacks

Deepfake technology and its implications for the future of cyber-attacks

Introduction Recently I received a call on my personal cellphone. The call started out as many do; with a slight pause after I answered. Initially I assumed this pause was caused by ...