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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.

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Threats And Attacks

@EduardKovacs shared
On Dec 13, 2021
International logistics company Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is scrambling to restore operations after a cyberattack forced it to isolate its central data center from the rest of its environment. https://t.co/FvGvxxz6jI
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Logistics Firm Hellmann Scrambling to Recover From Cyberattack

Logistics Firm Hellmann Scrambling to Recover From Cyberattack

International logistics company Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is scrambling to restore operations after a cyberattack forced it to isolate its central data center from the rest of its ...

@helpnetsecurity shared
On Dec 16, 2021
Europe’s quantum communication plans: Defending against state-sponsored cyber attacks - https://t.co/gjWRHcGN0n - @ISG_News #cybersecurity #security #infosecurity #itsecurity #CISO #cybersecuritynews #securitynews https://t.co/VTTyro0SyB
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Europe’s quantum communication plans: Defending against state-sponsored cyber attacks

Europe’s quantum communication plans: Defending against state-sponsored cyber attacks

While quantum communication could be the answer for defense, we should assume that criminals will already be researching ways to break it.

@securityaffairs shared
On Dec 12, 2021
Russian nation sentenced to 48 months in prison for helping #Kelihos #Botnet to evade detection https://t.co/LXyT1Do8Vj #securityaffairs #hacking #malware
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A United States court has sentenced to four years in prison for the Russian citizen Oleg Koshkin for his role in Kelihos Botnet development.

A United States court has sentenced to four years in prison for the Russian citizen Oleg Koshkin for his role in Kelihos Botnet development.

A United States court has sentenced to four years in prison for the Russian citizen Oleg Koshkin for his role in Kelihos Botnet development. Oleg Koshkin (41) has been sentenced to 48 ...

@DarkReading shared
On Dec 14, 2021
Why Classifying Ransomware as a National Security Threat Matters https://t.co/fqmaZ2zdLI by @FYRashid #ransomware #cyberthreat #natsec
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Why Classifying Ransomware as a National Security Threat Matters

Why Classifying Ransomware as a National Security Threat Matters

Government actions help starve attack groups of the resources - money, ability to recruit, and time.

@gcluley shared
On Dec 14, 2021
Inside Ireland’s Public Healthcare Ransomware Scare https://t.co/JUmSF5TDmR
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Inside Ireland’s Public Healthcare Ransomware Scare

Inside Ireland’s Public Healthcare Ransomware Scare

Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE), which operates the country’s public health system, got hit with Conti ransomware on May 14, 2021. 31, 2021, the HSE’s antivirus software …

@vmw_carbonblack shared
On Dec 13, 2021
"Zero Trust allows users only the access they require to perform their jobs, while allowing them to request further access if necessary." @Jamesa2407 highlights the importance of a Zero Trust approach to keep organizations safe: https://t.co/cc47K4IhkP @IntelligentCISO
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Zero Trust approach: Effective cybersecurity in the work-from-anywhere era

Zero Trust approach: Effective cybersecurity in the work-from-anywhere era

Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, has announced the industry’s most complete solution to enable organisations to secure and connect ...

@securityaffairs shared
On Dec 15, 2021
#FBI's investigation accidentally revealed the #HelloKitty #ransomware gang operates out of Ukraine https://t.co/aPVA2E3iHE #securityaffairs #hacking #malware
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While investigating a data breach suffered by a healthcare organization, FBI accidentally revealed that it believes that the HelloKitty ransomware gang operates out of Ukraine.

While investigating a data breach suffered by a healthcare organization, FBI accidentally revealed that it believes that the HelloKitty ransomware gang operates out of Ukraine.

While investigating a data breach suffered by a healthcare organization, FBI accidentally revealed that it believes that the HelloKitty ransomware gang operates out of Ukraine. The ...

@attcyber shared
On Dec 14, 2021
2022 will welcome a new era of the virtual landscape that will require increased vigilance and proactivity to protect businesses against security threats. AT&T’s @CyberLanowitz and Bindu Sundaresan share more with @vmblog: https://t.co/2y5fvaQdfX
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AT&T Cybersecurity 2022 Predictions: What 2022 Holds for the Cybersecurity Landscape

AT&T Cybersecurity 2022 Predictions: What 2022 Holds for the Cybersecurity Landscape

Given the significant role cyber threats are playing in business, updates to cybersecurity should be a priority for security leaders in the upcoming year.