Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity 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 cyber threats we all face in an age when companies are undergoing a digital transformation.

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@msuiche shared
On Oct 29, 2022
RT @KimZetter: “hacked messages are also believed to have included highly sensitive discussions with senior international foreign ministers about the war in Ukraine.” Obvious question is why was she using personal phone for top-secret conversations? https://t.co/ynzi5Pv8Ac
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MAIL ON SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: Liz Truss's personal phone that was hacked by Kremlin agents was so compromised it was locked away in a 'secure...

MAIL ON SUNDAY EXCLUSIVE: Liz Truss's personal phone that was hacked by Kremlin agents was so compromised it was locked away in a 'secure...

One source said that the phone was so heavily compromised that it has now been placed in a locked safe inside a secure Government location.

@unix_root shared
On Nov 3, 2022
A French-speaking threat actor dubbed OPERA1ER has been linked to more than 30 successful cyberattacks aimed at banks, financial services firms, and telecom companies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Read: https://t.co/V5zs7tZUqM #hacking #cybersecurity #hacking #malware
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OPERA1ER APT Hackers Targeted Dozens of Financial Organizations in Africa

OPERA1ER APT Hackers Targeted Dozens of Financial Organizations in Africa

A French-speaking threat actor dubbed OPERA1ER has been linked to more than 30 successful cyberattacks aimed at banks, financial services firms.

@threatintel shared
On Nov 2, 2022
Panic quelled as new OpenSSL vulnerability is downgraded https://t.co/PCj3VXz43Z
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The Sky Is Not Falling: Disclosed OpenSSL Bugs Are Serious but Not Critical

The Sky Is Not Falling: Disclosed OpenSSL Bugs Are Serious but Not Critical

Organizations should update to the latest encryption (version 3.0.7) as soon as possible, but there's no need for Heartbleed-like panic, security experts say.

@paulsparrows shared
On Oct 31, 2022
The #cyberattacks #statistics of September 2022 are finally out! I have analyzed 281 events, once again mainly driven by #cybercrime (80.1%) and carried out predominantly through #malware (31.7%). https://t.co/CFvScTOnHy https://t.co/OCyYSwuaNA
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September 2022 Cyber Attacks Statistics

September 2022 Cyber Attacks Statistics

After the corresponding cyber attacks timelines, it’s time to publish the statistics of September 2022 where I have collected and analyzed...

@helpnetsecurity shared
On Oct 31, 2022
How to fortify elections and electoral campaigns against human hacking - https://t.co/ktw6hFEYyG - @Optiv @JLTurgal #CyberSecurity #security #InfoSecurity #ITsecurity #CISO #CyberSecurityNews #SecurityNews #HumanError #SocialEngineering https://t.co/sVwFnU4xdq
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How to fortify elections and electoral campaigns against human hacking

How to fortify elections and electoral campaigns against human hacking

In this interview for Help Net Security, James Turgal from Optiv, talks about election cybersecurity and how to keep elections secure.

@DarkReading shared
On Nov 3, 2022
Oreo Giant Mondelez Settles NotPetya 'Act of War' Insurance Suit: https://t.co/e4NFhGhKK1 by @wirelesswench
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Oreo Giant Mondelez Settles NotPetya 'Act of War' Insurance Suit

Oreo Giant Mondelez Settles NotPetya 'Act of War' Insurance Suit

The settlement muddies the waters even further for the viability of war exclusion clauses when it comes to cyber insurance.

@DarkReading shared
On Nov 2, 2022
Cyber-Threat Actor Uses Booby-Trapped VPN App to Deploy Android Spyware: https://t.co/QWFD7isylV by @jaivijayan
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Cyber-Threat Actor Uses Booby-Trapped VPN App to Deploy Android Spyware

Cyber-Threat Actor Uses Booby-Trapped VPN App to Deploy Android Spyware

"SandStrike," the latest example of espionage-aimed Android malware, relies on elaborate social media efforts and back-end infrastructure.

@SCMagazine shared
On Nov 3, 2022
“The transition to better #cybersecurity has been painfully slow and inadequate,” Sen. Mark Warner wrote in a new white paper, “Cybersecurity is Patient Safety." #healthIT #infosec #ITsecurity https://t.co/NzMLnfegl1
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Warner calls for cybersecurity workforce development, incentives for health sector

Warner calls for cybersecurity workforce development, incentives for health sector

Policy options developed by Sen. Mark Warner advocates for a number of incentive programs and workforce development initiatives to target systemic healthcare cybersecurity challenges.