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Threats And Attacks

On Aug 13, 2020
@Treadstone71LLC shared
Israel announced to have foiled an attempted cyber-attack on defence firms https://t.co/IBtc9M4kSH #securityaffairs
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Israel announced to have foiled an attempted cyber-attack on defence firms

Israel announced to have foiled an attempted cyber-attack on defence firms

Israel ‘s defence ministry announced to have foiled an attempted cyber attack by a foreign threat actors group targeting the country’s defence manufacturers. The Israeli defence ministry ...

On Aug 10, 2020
@threatintel shared
FBI: Iranian hacking group attacking F5 networking devices https://t.co/NODkeGYBwG
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FBI says an Iranian hacking group is attacking F5 networking devices

FBI says an Iranian hacking group is attacking F5 networking devices

Sources: Attacks linked to a hacker group known as Fox Kitten (or Parasite), considered Iran's "spear tip" when it comes to cyber-attacks.

On Aug 13, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
RT @AndreaBiraghiIT: Gli #hacker accedono alle reti interne delle aziende sfruttando 2 carenze di #sicurezza in soli 30 minuti: nel rapporto, #PenetrationTesting of Corporate #InformationSystems uno dei problemi più comuni sono le #password deboli e l'altro? #cybersecurity https://t.co/20S7pr3gcH
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Cybersecurity: These two basic flaws make it easy for hackers to break into you systems

Cybersecurity: These two basic flaws make it easy for hackers to break into you systems

Penetration testers share common security failings that leave companies vulnerable to attack.

On Aug 12, 2020
@EduardKovacs shared
RT @SecurityWeek: Israel Says Foiled Cyber Attack on Its Defence Firms https://t.co/uDxHLBrwvT
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Israel Says Foiled Cyber Attack on Its Defence Firms

Israel Says Foiled Cyber Attack on Its Defence Firms

The Israeli defence ministry said on Wednesday that it had foiled an attempted cyber attack by a foreign group targeting the country's defence manufacturers

On Aug 12, 2020
@paulsparrows shared
Here's the second cyber attacks timeline of June, where I have collected 84 events (including 4 that were published in the first half of the month). COVID-19-themed attacks are decreasing while unfortunately the same cannot be said for ransomware. https://t.co/URQUVT1ZTQ
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16-30 June 2020 Cyber Attacks Timeline

16-30 June 2020 Cyber Attacks Timeline

It’s time to post the second timeline of June, where I have collected 84 events (including 4 that were published in the first half of the month). This number confirms a decreasing trend, ...

On Aug 11, 2020
@helpnetsecurity shared
Securing human resources from cyber attack - https://t.co/v4YaQVKyUn - #cybersecurity #CISO @saviynt #HR #humanresources #datasecurity #cybersecuritynews #infosec #itsecurity https://t.co/G4aD61iS3m
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Securing human resources from cyber attack

Securing human resources from cyber attack

Today, securing HR is essential. If compromised, this data can damage both the company and the personal lives of its employees.

On Aug 12, 2020
@Reuters shared
Israel says it thwarted foreign cyber attack on defence industry https://t.co/IAb4ziezWa https://t.co/Z1JXaHHPZM
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Israel says it thwarted foreign cyber attack on defence industry

Israel says it thwarted foreign cyber attack on defence industry

Israel said on Wednesday it thwarted a cyber attack on its defence industry by a hacking group known as Lazarus, which the United States says is run by North Korean intelligence.

On Aug 13, 2020
@SteveGrobman shared
RT @Bulldog_Palm: #FBI, #NSA expose new #Linux malware #Drovorub, used by Russian hackers.. @SteveGrobman: "It's designed for stealth.. utilizing advanced 'rootkit' technologies that make detection difficult, implanting malware in many types of targets." https://t.co/RAaZouUX5p @ZDNet @campuscodi
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FBI and NSA expose new Linux malware Drovorub, used by Russian state hackers

FBI and NSA expose new Linux malware Drovorub, used by Russian state hackers

The FBI and NSA issue joint security alert containing technical details about new Linux malware developed by Russia's military hackers.