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Threats And Attacks

On Feb 10, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
RT @paulsparrows: I have just published the first #CyberAttacks timeline of 2020, where have collected 68 events. Just a sneak peek: Iran is very active, and malicious actors continue to exploit vulnerabilities to implant ransomware. https://t.co/6BcfkiArhS
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1-15 January 2020 Cyber Attacks Timeline

The first timeline of 2020 is finally here! In the first half of January I have collected 68 events, a number that shows how the new year has started with an apparent decrease.

On Feb 11, 2020
@teamcymru shared
Massive #DDoS attack brought down 25% #Iranian Internet connectivity https://t.co/jfvfbddGUz https://t.co/ji1cvyO49q
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Massive DDoS attack brought down 25% Iranian Internet connectivity

Iran comes under cyber-attack again, a massive offensive brought down a large portion of the Iranian access to the Internet. Iran infrastructures are under attack, a massive cyberattack ...

On Feb 11, 2020
@SteveGrobman shared
Thank you @nathanielpopper for our discussion on #ransomware for the @nytimes. Its critical to remember that anything of value that is smart and connected can be compromised and held for ransom. Ransomware Attacks Grow, Crippling Cities and Businesses https://t.co/VDHzibKi0j
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Ransomware Attacks Grow, Crippling Cities and Businesses

Hackers are locking people out of their networks and demanding big payments to get back in. New data shows just how common and damaging the attacks have become.

On Feb 11, 2020
@teamcymru shared
A #cyberattack on major #banks could trigger a liquidity crisis, #ECB President Christine Lagarde warns https://t.co/Pvx6EvB6uW https://t.co/odkjASV4Gb
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The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, is warning that a cyber-attack on a major financial institution could trigger a liquidity crisis.

The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, is warning that a cyber-attack on a major financial institution could trigger a liquidity crisis. The president of the ...

On Feb 12, 2020
@msuiche shared
Congratulations to @gentilkiwi @shadowbrokerss and @dotMudge for making it to the greatest hackers of all time list from Forbes 😂 https://t.co/jXYUocad5K
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These 20 ‘Hackers’ Helped Shape The Cybersecurity Landscape Forever

I asked cybersecurity experts to name the hackers who have made an impact, good or bad, that has helped shape the security landscape today.

On Feb 12, 2020
@EduardKovacs shared
Several cybersecurity companies have spotted various campaigns that leverage coronavirus-themed emails to deliver malware, phishing and scams. https://t.co/rVYr89oks8
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Coronavirus-Themed Emails Deliver Malware, Phishing, Scams

Several cybersecurity companies have spotted various campaigns that leverage coronavirus-themed emails to deliver malware, phishing and scams

On Feb 13, 2020
@joshcorman shared
Burnout piece. We know we have it; how do we get in front of it…? Join my #RSAC session w/ @3ncr1pt3d https://t.co/i4usyjfgIU
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Average tenure of a CISO is just 26 months due to high stress and burnout

Report: The vast majority of interviewed CISO executives (88%) report high levels of stress, a third report stress-caused physical health issues, half report mental health issues.

On Feb 10, 2020
@EduardKovacs shared
Iran repelled a cyberattack on Saturday that disrupted the country's internet services for an hour, a telecommunications ministry official said. https://t.co/nnfYCgr1Nj
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Iran Says Foils Cyberattack Targeting Internet Providers

Iran repelled a cyberattack on Saturday that disrupted the country's internet services for an hour