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

@dinodaizovi shared
On Jan 3, 2021
"[...] the S.V.R. gained access to the NetWitness Investigator tool that investigators use to uproot Russian back doors, manipulating it in such a way that the hackers continued to evade detection." Common thread of non-separated monitoring systems... https://t.co/gQ1LSclmmM
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As Understanding of Russian Hacking Grows, So Does Alarm

As Understanding of Russian Hacking Grows, So Does Alarm

Those behind the widespread intrusion into government and corporate networks exploited seams in U.S. defenses and gave away nothing to American monitoring of their systems.

@unix_root shared
On Jan 6, 2021
In a joint statement, FBI, CISA, NSA officially blamed the Russian government for orchestrating the massive #SolarWinds supply chain cyberattack. https://t.co/ECTPV9f0Jj #infosec #cybersecurity
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FBI, CISA, NSA Officially Blame Russia for SolarWinds Cyber Attack

FBI, CISA, NSA Officially Blame Russia for SolarWinds Cyber Attack

U.S. government on Tuesday formally pointed fingers at the Russian government for orchestrating the massive SolarWinds supply chain attack.

@unix_root shared
On Jan 5, 2021
Cyberattacks targeting #healthcare organizations have spiked by 45% since November 2020 as #COVID19 cases continue to increase globally. Read: https://t.co/wCtkzrzeGL #infosec #cybersecurity
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Healthcare Industry Witnessed 45% Spike in Cyber Attacks Since Nov 20

Healthcare Industry Witnessed 45% Spike in Cyber Attacks Since Nov 20

Healthcare Industry Witnessed 45% Spike in Cyber Attacks Since Nov 20

@teamcymru shared
On Jan 7, 2021
#healthcare #infosec #threatintel https://t.co/jjnXHWYVxO
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According to a new report published by Check Point, organizations in the healthcare industry have faced a 45% increase in attacks since November.

According to a new report published by Check Point, organizations in the healthcare industry have faced a 45% increase in attacks since November.

According to a new report published by Check Point, organizations in the healthcare industry have faced a 45% increase in attacks since November. Check Point researchers reported a surge in ...

@EduardKovacs shared
On Jan 6, 2021
A class action lawsuit has been filed by investors against SolarWinds over the recently disclosed cyberattack attributed to Russia. https://t.co/8NmllAQ1mD
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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against SolarWinds Over Hack

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against SolarWinds Over Hack

A class action lawsuit has been filed by investors against SolarWinds over the recently disclosed cyberattack attributed to Russia.

@EduardKovacs shared
On Jan 6, 2021
RT @SecurityWeek: U.S. calls for creation of an international "port OT risk framework" in new maritime cybersecurity plan - https://t.co/zTBfNXxUXB
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U.S. Releases Cybersecurity Plan for Maritime Sector

U.S. Releases Cybersecurity Plan for Maritime Sector

The U.S. government has released a plan with a list of top-priority items to mitigate threats and provide security to the crucial maritime sector.

@gcluley shared
On Jan 6, 2021
Uh oh Ho mobile operator replaces SIM cards after massive data breach https://t.co/AQCPWsA8Qs https://t.co/jz4ygbO04P
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Italian mobile operator offers to replace SIM cards after massive data breach

Italian mobile operator offers to replace SIM cards after massive data breach

Hackers stole the personal data for 2.5 million Ho Mobile subscribers.

@vmw_carbonblack shared
On Jan 6, 2021
As schools face increased cybersecurity risks with virtual learning, they’re turning to cloud security solutions for a proactive defense against cybercriminals. @wyliewong covers this shift via @EdTech_K12: https://t.co/ouj145DqDr https://t.co/IFSSuHDwJg
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Schools Strengthen Defenses Amid Increases in Cyberattacks

Schools Strengthen Defenses Amid Increases in Cyberattacks

As the number of cyberattacks against schools increase, districts are investing in more holistic and proactive defenses.