Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Threats & Attacks News

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.

Top news of the week: 22.04.2022.

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Threats And Attacks

@TrellixLabs shared
On Apr 20, 2022
@ChristiaanBeek “The extent of these latest attacks are not a surprise, if we compare similar operations this unit executed, including the attacks on Bangladesh & Taiwanese banks. ” - @ChristiaanBeek https://t.co/zZJqJkVdxX
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TraderTraitor: North Korean State-Sponsored APT Targets Blockchain Companies

TraderTraitor: North Korean State-Sponsored APT Targets Blockchain Companies

Actions to take today to mitigate cyber threats to cryptocurrency: • Patch all systems. • Prioritize patching known exploited vulnerabilities. • Train users to recognize and report phishing ...

@DarkReading shared
On Apr 21, 2022
CISA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, & UK Issue Joint Advisory on Russian Cyber Threats https://t.co/tCeTaF4Slx
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CISA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, & UK Issue Joint Advisory on Russian Cyber Threats

CISA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, & UK Issue Joint Advisory on Russian Cyber Threats

The Russian government is ratcheting up malicious cyberattacks against critical infrastructure in countries supporting Ukraine.

@dinodaizovi shared
On Apr 18, 2022
RT @60Minutes: “We are seeing evolving intelligence about Russian planning for potential attacks, and we have to assume that there’s going to be a breach,” Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly tells Bill Whitaker. https://t.co/ZeVFcsOXzp https://t.co/uTL47Klc6t
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Shields Up: U.S. officials preparing for potential Russian cyberattacks

Shields Up: U.S. officials preparing for potential Russian cyberattacks

Bill Whitaker reports on the proven capabilities of Russia's hackers, who just a few years ago were able to infiltrate the computer network of a Kansas nuclear power plant.

@ICSCERT shared
On Apr 20, 2022
RT @cybercentre_ca: With @CISAgov, @NCSC, @FBI, @CyberGovAU, @NSACyber and GCSB, we’re warning of the increased risk to #CriticalInfrastructure globally from Russian state-sponsored threat actors and independent criminal groups: https://t.co/nNbYDhk6eQ https://t.co/u6ktuKsZs6
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Joint cyber security advisory on Russian state-sponsored and criminal cyber threats to critical infrastructure

Joint cyber security advisory on Russian state-sponsored and criminal cyber threats to critical infrastructure

Joint cybersecurity advisory on Russian state-sponsored and criminal cyber threats to critical infrastructure.

@unix_root shared
On Apr 19, 2022
U.S. government has issued a new warning about North Korean state-sponsored hackers targeting #blockchain companies, including #cryptocurrency exchanges, DeFi protocols, trading firms, venture capital funds, and individuals holding NFTs. Read: https://t.co/njMHlDpdBA #infosec
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FBI, U.S. Treasury and CISA Warn of North Korean Hackers Targeting Blockchain Companies

FBI, U.S. Treasury and CISA Warn of North Korean Hackers Targeting Blockchain Companies

The United States Treasury, FBI, and CISA warn against North Korean hackers targeting blockchain companies.

@unix_root shared
On Apr 21, 2022
Five Eyes nations have released a joint #cybersecurity advisory warning of an increase in malicious attacks by #Russian state-sponsored actors and criminal groups on critical infrastructure amid the ongoing military siege of #Ukraine. Read: https://t.co/umSv7Tuhqm #infosec
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Five Eyes Nations Warn of Russian Cyber Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure

Five Eyes Nations Warn of Russian Cyber Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure

The Five Eyes nations have released a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of increased malicious attacks from Russian state-sponsored actors.

@msuiche shared
On Apr 19, 2022
RT @billmarczak: Fascinating report today from @RonanFarrow on NSO Group, coinciding with our new @citizenlab report on spyware attacks against Catalan targets in Spain. First, some of the big findings: https://t.co/YakElf5xqV
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How Democracies Spy on Their Citizens

How Democracies Spy on Their Citizens

The inside story of the world’s most notorious commercial spyware and the big tech companies waging war against it.

@unix_root shared
On Apr 18, 2022
Ukraine government has warned of a new wave of #hacking campaigns that spread IcedID #malware and exploit Zimbra exploits to steal sensitive information. Details: https://t.co/s0crB94UP8 #infosec #cybersecurity #hackernews #RussiaUkraineWar
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New Hacking Campaign Targeting Ukrainian Government with IcedID Malware

New Hacking Campaign Targeting Ukrainian Government with IcedID Malware

Ukraine government has warned of a new wave of hacking campaigns that spread IcedID malware and exploit Zimbra exploits to steal sensitive information