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Threats And Attacks

On Oct 7, 2020
@kaspersky shared
So much for honour among thieves. 🤔 https://t.co/kKGS8cCNSO
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COVID-19 Clinical Trials Slowed After Ransomware Attack

COVID-19 Clinical Trials Slowed After Ransomware Attack

The attack on eResearchTechnology potentially slowed down coronavirus research worldwide, and researchers suggest it could be a nation-state actor behind the incident.

On Oct 6, 2020
@EduardKovacs shared
UN maritime regulator International Maritime Organization (IMO) says some of its services were disrupted by a “sophisticated cyberattack.” https://t.co/xWoHw0FjfY
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UN Maritime Agency Hit by 'Sophisticated Cyberattack'

UN Maritime Agency Hit by 'Sophisticated Cyberattack'

UN maritime regulator International Maritime Organization (IMO) says some of its services were disrupted by a “sophisticated cyberattack.”

On Oct 3, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
@MalwarePatrol @Malwageddon @_antoniopirozzi @zlab_team #SILENTFADE a long-running #malware campaign targeted #Facebook AD platform https://t.co/KAK7IKIBH1 #securityaffairs #hacking
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Facebook shared details about a long-running ad-fraud campaign that’s been ongoing since 2016 targeting Facebook users with SilentFade malware.

Facebook shared details about a long-running ad-fraud campaign that’s been ongoing since 2016 targeting Facebook users with SilentFade malware.

Facebook shared details about a long-running ad-fraud campaign that’s been ongoing since 2016 targeting Facebook users with SilentFade malware. Facebook detailed an ad-fraud cyberattack ...

On Oct 8, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
RT @FBussoletti: #CyberSecurity, @IMOHQ suffered a sophisticated #CyberAttack. It’s not clear if the source are #cybercrime or #CyberWarfare actors, but systems have been restored. #Maritime sector and companies are in the crosshairs. #infosec h/t @securityaffairs https://t.co/1zrH5L87tQ
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Cybersecurity, IMO suffered a sophisticated cyber-attack

Cybersecurity, IMO suffered a sophisticated cyber-attack

It’s not clear if the source are cybercrime or cyberwarfare actors, but systems have been restored. Maritime sector and companies are in the crosshairs.

On Oct 6, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
A sophisticated cyberattack hit the International Maritime Organization (#IMO). https://t.co/0zneJ51HFm #securityaffairs #hacking
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The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) disclose a cyber attack that disrupted its IT systems.

The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) disclose a cyber attack that disrupted its IT systems.

The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) disclose a cyber attack that disrupted its IT systems. The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a global ...

On Oct 6, 2020
@teamcymru shared
#Ransomware victims aren't reporting attacks to #police. That's causing a big problem #infosec https://t.co/b0SN3qZmW9 https://t.co/KncDex73LN
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Ransomware victims aren't reporting attacks to police. That's causing a big problem

Ransomware victims aren't reporting attacks to police. That's causing a big problem

Europol's annual cyber crime report says ransomware is under-reported by victims - some of which appear to be simply hoping that nobody finds out they were a victim.

On Oct 4, 2020
@paulsparrows shared
Russia’s state-backed APT28 appear to have breached a federal agency https://t.co/G0UtIqM67P
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Russian state hackers appear to have breached a federal agency

Russian state hackers appear to have breached a federal agency

Evidence suggests Russia's state-backed Fancy Bear group was behind a hack targeting a US federal agency.

On Oct 8, 2020
@Treadstone71LLC shared
Cyber-Warfare Creates Ghosts in our Machines https://t.co/xQSN7w4zII
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