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Threats And Attacks

On Jul 15, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
RT @paulsparrows: It’s time to catch up with the cyber attack timelines, so here's a new one collecting the main events occurred in the second half of May. In this timeline I have collected “only” 72 events, a sharp drop in comparison to the numbers of the previous weeks. https://t.co/aEGqy8vjaF
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16-31 May 2020 Cyber Attacks Timeline

16-31 May 2020 Cyber Attacks Timeline

It’s time to catch up with the timelines, so let’s go with a new one collecting the main cyber events occurred in the second half of May. In this timeline I have collected “only&#…

On Jul 16, 2020
@EduardKovacs shared
Britain's cyber-security agency on Thursday accused a hacking group it said "almost certainly" operates as part of Russian intelligence services of trying to steal research into potential coronavirus vaccines. https://t.co/3wmxSIPN7o
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UK Says Russian Hackers Trying to Steal Virus Vaccine Research

UK Says Russian Hackers Trying to Steal Virus Vaccine Research

Britain's cyber-security agency has accused a hacking group it said "almost certainly" operates as part of Russian intelligence services of trying to steal research into potential ...

On Jul 13, 2020
@EduardKovacs shared
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that a cyberattack was launched in 2018 against a Russian company involved in disinformation campaigns. https://t.co/35IIgsQ5hr
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Trump Confirms U.S. Launched Cyberattack on Russian Troll Farm in 2018

Trump Confirms U.S. Launched Cyberattack on Russian Troll Farm in 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that a cyberattack was launched in 2018 against a Russian company involved in disinformation campaigns

On Jul 14, 2020
@attcyber shared
Many organizations have recently accelerated deployment of digital technologies, increasing their attack surface. @CyberLanowitz shares tips on how to protect your business and deliver better business outcomes: https://t.co/7NWFHgH6lO @scmedia #ATTCybersecurity
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5 Ways to Create a Security-First Mindset

5 Ways to Create a Security-First Mindset

Now that millions of people are suddenly working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies need ways to create a connected and protected

On Jul 16, 2020
@attcyber shared
In Q1 of 2020, 34% of #malware-based cyberattacks were #ransomware with #government agencies the most targeted - read more about ransomware trends https://t.co/ay75QpuKSe @techrepublic #cybersecurity https://t.co/YZFsPwc8hc
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Ransomware accounts for a third of all cyberattacks against organizations

Ransomware accounts for a third of all cyberattacks against organizations

Government agencies were most heavily hit by ransomware during the first quarter, says Positive Technologies.

On Jul 16, 2020
@securityaffairs shared
UK #NCSC blames Russia-linked #APT29 for attacks on #COVID19 vaccine research https://t.co/MKA4Lr5igW #securityaffairs #hacking #malware
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UK NCSC blames Russia-linked APT29 for attacks on COVID-19 vaccine research

UK NCSC blames Russia-linked APT29 for attacks on COVID-19 vaccine research

The UK National Cyber Security Centre says that Russia-linked APT29 group is attempting to steal research data related to potential COVID-19 vaccines. The British National Cyber Security ...

On Jul 15, 2020
@SecurityWeek shared
Defending Against the Latest Ransomware Surge - https://t.co/qwU7RfoypY
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Defending Against the Latest Ransomware Surge

Defending Against the Latest Ransomware Surge

Ransomware is just one of many tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that threat actors are using to attack organizations by compromising remote user devices.

On Jul 16, 2020
@gcluley shared
UK, Canada, and USA say Russian hackers are targeting organisations trying to develop a coronavirus vaccine https://t.co/7L2jJnxlO8
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Coronavirus: Russian spies target Covid-19 vaccine research

Coronavirus: Russian spies target Covid-19 vaccine research

The UK, US and Canada say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research.