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

@EduardKovacs shared
On Jun 9, 2021
The CEO of Colonial Pipeline has defended his decisions to abruptly halt fuel distribution for much of the East Coast and pay millions to a criminal gang in Russia as he faced down one of the most disruptive ransomware attacks in U.S. history. https://t.co/AJq0RQUz2b
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Pipeline CEO Defends Paying Ransom Amid Cyberattack

Pipeline CEO Defends Paying Ransom Amid Cyberattack

The CEO of Colonial Pipeline has defended his decisions to abruptly halt fuel distribution for much of the East Coast and pay millions to a criminal gang in Russia as he faced down one of ...

@unix_root shared
On Jun 10, 2021
Beef supplier JBS USA has paid a $11 MILLION ransom to hackers in response to a #cyberattack that disrupted its operations in North America and Australia. Details: https://t.co/GFWMbP797i #infosec #cybersecurity #hacking #ransomware #malware
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Beef Supplier JBS Paid Hackers $11 Million Ransom After Cyberattack

Beef Supplier JBS Paid Hackers $11 Million Ransom After Cyberattack

Beef supplier JBS USA paid $11 million ransom in response to a cyberattack that disrupted its operations in North America and Australia.

@securityaffairs shared
On Jun 8, 2021
RT @FBI: Attention, business leaders! Don't wait until cybercriminals strike to call the #FBI. Talk to us now, so you can learn how we protect victim information in the wake of cyber attacks and how we work hard not to disrupt your operations. @TheJusticeDept https://t.co/wdpPrtyYRD https://t.co/Q1JUkj6CDx
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CEOs need to prepare now for exponential increase in ransomware attacks, top DOJ official says

CEOs need to prepare now for exponential increase in ransomware attacks, top DOJ official says

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco warned that business leaders need to do more to prepare for an onslaught of ransomware attacks.

@kaspersky shared
On Jun 7, 2021
REvil spill the beans on the recent US attacks. Full @threatpost story 👇 https://t.co/V6RZuPRvm2
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REvil Ransomware Gang Spill Details on US Attacks

REvil Ransomware Gang Spill Details on US Attacks

The REvil ransomware gang is interviewed on the Telegram channel called Russian OSINT.

@paulsparrows shared
On Jun 8, 2021
The cyberattacks statistics of May 2021 are out! #Malware continues to dominate the threat landscape, while almost 90% of events are motivated by cybercriminal purposes. #cybersecurity #cyberattacks #statistics #cybercrime https://t.co/TI3700WJwa https://t.co/qDVDb47Wxl
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May 2021 Cyber Attacks Statistics

May 2021 Cyber Attacks Statistics

Shortly after the Cyber Attacks Timelines of May, it’s time to publish the corresponding statistics. In May, I have collected 177 significant events, a consistent...

@securityaffairs shared
On Jun 4, 2021
#China-linked attackers breached Metropolitan Transportation Authority (#MTA) using #PulseSecure zero-day https://t.co/fe2Su9P9lT #securityaffairs #hacking
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China-linked APT breached New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) network in April using a Pulse Secure zero-day.

China-linked APT breached New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) network in April using a Pulse Secure zero-day.

China-linked APT breached New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) network in April using a Pulse Secure zero-day. China-linked threat actors breached the network of the ...

@SecurityWeek shared
On Jun 9, 2021
Tough Fight Looms Against Ransomware ‘Epidemic' https://t.co/6XKIOAHMn0
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Tough Fight Looms Against Ransomware 'Epidemic'

Tough Fight Looms Against Ransomware 'Epidemic'

The latest wave of ransomware attacks hitting the United States and globally portends a difficult battle against hackers, even as government and the private sector ramp up defenses.

@ForbesTech shared
On Jun 7, 2021
Private equity pushes deeper into cybersecurity as ransomware attacks ramp up https://t.co/GbdGyRTjH9 by @KevinDowd
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Private Equity Pushes Deeper Into Cybersecurity As Ransomware Attacks Ramp Up

Private Equity Pushes Deeper Into Cybersecurity As Ransomware Attacks Ramp Up

With its $1.3 billion debut fund, Crosspoint Capital Partners is emerging as a notable new player in the world of cybersecurity investing.