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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: 10.02.2022.

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Threats And Attacks

@USCERT_gov shared
On Feb 9, 2022
RT @NSACyber: Ransomware incidents targeting critical infrastructure were on the rise in 2021. Protect against the threat using the joint cybersecurity guidance from @FBI, @CISAGov, @CyberGovAu, and @NCSC to help reduce the risk of compromise. Read more here: https://t.co/WUDLBiifhH https://t.co/ZSS9sPkHB8
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CISA, FBI, NSA and International Partners Issue Advisory on Ransomware Trends from 2021

CISA, FBI, NSA and International Partners Issue Advisory on Ransomware Trends from 2021

WASHINGTON – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), Australian Cyber Security ...

@unix_root shared
On Feb 4, 2022
#Russian hacker group Gamaredon attempted to compromise an unnamed Western government entity operating in #Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two countries. Read details: https://t.co/nhhNy8seK6 #infosec #cybersecurity #hacking
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Russian Gamaredon Hackers Targeted 'Western Government Entity' in Ukraine

Russian Gamaredon Hackers Targeted 'Western Government Entity' in Ukraine

Russian Gamaredon hacking group attempted to compromise an unnamed Western government entity operating in Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tentions

@EduardKovacs shared
On Feb 9, 2022
Hamas-linked cyberspy group Molerats started using new malware in attacks on Middle Eastern governments after their operations were exposed last summer. https://t.co/9YKwj49bgP
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Hamas Cyberspies Return With New Malware After Exposure of Operations

Hamas Cyberspies Return With New Malware After Exposure of Operations

Hamas-linked cyberspy group Molerats started using new malware in attacks on Middle Eastern governments after their operations were exposed last summer.

@EduardKovacs shared
On Feb 7, 2022
North Korea is continuing to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from financial institutions and cryptocurrency firms and exchanges, illicit money that is an important source of funding for its nuclear and missile programs, U.N. experts said. https://t.co/aeTo2fkzFY
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UN Experts: North Korea Stealing Millions in Cyber Attacks

UN Experts: North Korea Stealing Millions in Cyber Attacks

North Korea is continuing to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from financial institutions and cryptocurrency firms and exchanges, illicit money that is an important source of funding ...

@unix_root shared
On Feb 7, 2022
Systems hosting content pertaining to the National Games of #China were hacked just a few days before the competition began. Read details: https://t.co/QGXWMZ1yzC #infosec #cybersecurity
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Hackers Backdoored Systems at China's National Games Just Before Competition

Hackers Backdoored Systems at China's National Games Just Before Competition

Systems hosting content pertaining to the National Games of China were successfully breached last year by an unnamed Chinese hackers.

@EduardKovacs shared
On Feb 8, 2022
RT @SecurityWeek: Law Enforcement Blowback, Cyber Insurance Renewals Powering Anti-Ransomware Success - https://t.co/0dfuzWLhgj via @ryanaraine https://t.co/Z0mKOlXvbU
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Law Enforcement Blowback, Cyber Insurance Renewals Powering Anti-Ransomware Success

Law Enforcement Blowback, Cyber Insurance Renewals Powering Anti-Ransomware Success

SecurityWeek Editor-at-Large Ryan Naraine examines several factors driving success in the fight against data extortion attack and .a noticeable dip in major data extortion attacks in the ...

@Treadstone71LLC shared
On Feb 9, 2022
European, U.S. regulators tell banks to prepare for Russian cyberattack threat. https://t.co/SadqxgPum4
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European, U.S. regulators tell banks to prepare for Russian cyberattack threat

European, U.S. regulators tell banks to prepare for Russian cyberattack threat

The European Central Bank is preparing banks for a possible Russian-sponsored cyber attack as tensions with Ukraine mount, two people with knowledge of the matter said, as the region braces ...

@EduardKovacs shared
On Feb 7, 2022
A ransomware attack targeting aviation services company Swissport has caused some disruptions and flight delays. https://t.co/0aBh9cQzif
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Ransomware Attack on Aviation Services Firm Swissport Leads to Flight Delays

Ransomware Attack on Aviation Services Firm Swissport Leads to Flight Delays

A ransomware attack targeting aviation services company Swissport has caused some disruptions and flight delays.