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

@unix_root shared
On Aug 5, 2021
Several cybercriminal groups are leveraging Prometheus TDS #malware-as-a-service (MaaS) solution to distribute a wide range of backdoors, including Campo Loader, Hancitor, IcedID, QBot, Buer Loader, and SocGholish. Read: https://t.co/MHzx7uqhCP #infosec #cybersecurity
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A Wide Range of Cyber Attacks Leveraging Prometheus TDS Malware Service

A Wide Range of Cyber Attacks Leveraging Prometheus TDS Malware Service

A Wide Range of Cyber Attacks Leveraging Prometheus TDS Malware Service | Read latest news headlines on latest news and technical coverage on cybersecurity, infosec and hacking.

@raistolo shared
On Aug 4, 2021
@GossiTheDog @ciaranmartinoxf There’s some reasonably correct info here: https://t.co/hd8slhmYuG
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Ransomware attack hits Italy's Lazio region, affects COVID-19 site

Ransomware attack hits Italy's Lazio region, affects COVID-19 site

The Lazio region in Italy has suffered a reported ransomware attack that has disabled the region's IT systems, including the COVID-19 vaccination registration portal.

@unix_root shared
On Jul 30, 2021
A recent #cyberattack that disrupted Iran's railway system and the ministry of transportation was caused by a never-before-seen reusable wiper #malware called "Meteor." Details: https://t.co/ejlUxRn9h3 #infosec #cybersecurity
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A New Wiper Malware Was Behind Recent Cyberattack On Iranian Train System

A New Wiper Malware Was Behind Recent Cyberattack On Iranian Train System

Recent attacks on Iranian trains were caused by a new wiper malware called MeteorExpress.

@cyberdefensemag shared
On Aug 3, 2021
RT @ElliotDLewis: On behalf of all #Keyavi employees, customers & investors THANK YOU @cyberdefensemag judges for #Keyavi's 4 TOP 10 #BlackUnicornAwards: #Cybersecurity Startup, Cybersecurity Expert, #CISO & Women in Cybersecurity! https://t.co/LK8jb5jyjy #BHUSA #CybersecResilience @miliefsky https://t.co/F8qtOoPmaQ
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Keyavi Data Wins Four Top 10 Black Unicorn Awards During Black Hat USA Conference 2021

Keyavi Data Wins Four Top 10 Black Unicorn Awards During Black Hat USA Conference 2021

Cyber Defense Magazine Honors Keyavi’s Breakthrough Self-Protecting Data Security Technology and Three Executives in Multiple Categories   #BHUSA #CybersecResilience DENVER – August 2, ...

@paulsparrows shared
On Aug 4, 2021
The first #cyberattacks timeline of July 2021 is out featuring, once again, a fortnight characterized by #ransomware, #vulnerabilities, and massive #breaches https://t.co/5CDRzucTx6 #CyberSecurity https://t.co/tIVud3ChSF
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1-15 July 2021 Cyber Attacks Timeline

1-15 July 2021 Cyber Attacks Timeline

The first cyber attacks timeline of July is finally out. In this fortnight I have collected 101 events, a number in line with the previous one (102), confirming...

@threatintel shared
On Aug 4, 2021
Ransomware knocks Italian vaccine registration portal offline https://t.co/qiWPtUgsI5
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Hackers block Italian Covid-19 vaccination booking system in 'most serious cyberattack ever'

Hackers block Italian Covid-19 vaccination booking system in 'most serious cyberattack ever'

Hackers have attacked and blocked an Italian Covid-19 vaccination booking system, a source from Italy's cybercrime police told CNN on Monday, marking the worst cyberattack the country's ...

@attcyber shared
On Aug 4, 2021
Is the shift to remote work and lack of #cloud #security the reasons for more cyberattacks in the US public sector? https://t.co/B75WkX1iaz @GCIOMedia #ATTCybersecurity https://t.co/QQiZX7hLCz
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Blame Remote Work, Poorly Secured Cloud Technologies for Recent Cyber Attacks

Blame Remote Work, Poorly Secured Cloud Technologies for Recent Cyber Attacks

SolarWinds, CISA and the White House issued new information regarding the state of cyber and advised how to better secure critical infrastructure.

@helpnetsecurity shared
On Aug 3, 2021
Ransom demands reaching $1.2M, smaller companies increasingly targeted - https://t.co/qzx1MTvgqE - @SolveCyberRisk @joshuamotta #cybersecurity #security #infosecurity #itsecurity #CISO #cybersecuritynews #securitynews #ransomware https://t.co/pheBLIzPhz
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Ransom demands reaching $1.2M, smaller companies increasingly targeted

Ransom demands reaching $1.2M, smaller companies increasingly targeted

Ransom demands have grown substantially over the past year, smaller companies are increasingly targeted, a Coalition report reveals.