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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: 23.09.2022.

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@ICSCERT shared
On Sep 16, 2022
RT @CISAgov: This is BIG news! @DHSgov is launching a first-of-its its-kind cybersecurity grant program to help state, local, & territorial governments access resources to defend against cyber threats. Learn how to apply today! https://t.co/1RU0sT22jp #CyberGrants https://t.co/cgJ7CmPuHx
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State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

On September 16, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity grant program specifically for state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments ...

@threatintel shared
On Sep 20, 2022
Cyberattack Costs for US Businesses up by 80% https://t.co/LE3oF736UY
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Cyberattack Costs for US Businesses up by 80%

Cyberattack Costs for US Businesses up by 80%

Cyberattacks keep inflicting more expensive damage, but firms are responding decisively to the challenge.

@paulsparrows shared
On Sep 22, 2022
The #cyberattacks statistics for August 2022 are finally out! The wave of #ransomware attacks push #malware to a new high, while the #disinformation campaigns start to play an important role. https://t.co/BJgzJi5rQ0 https://t.co/kBpfmodTHI
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August 2022 Cyber Attacks Statistics

August 2022 Cyber Attacks Statistics

After the corresponding cyber attacks timelines, it’s time to publish the statistics of August 2022 where I have collected and analyzed...

@SCMagazine shared
On Sep 22, 2022
Representatives from the water sector painted a dire picture of utilities across the country with outdated equipment and systems that are increasingly a target for criminal and nation-state hackers. #cybersecurity #infosec #ITsecurity https://t.co/7snPT0WmC9
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Water utilities rattle the cup on Capitol Hill for cyber

Water utilities rattle the cup on Capitol Hill for cyber

Representatives from the water sector testified in front of the House Homeland Security Committee Wednesday, painting a dire picture of utilities across the country with outdated equipment ...

@TechCrunch shared
On Sep 22, 2022
New: Optus said customer names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, and some ID numbers were stolen in the breach. https://t.co/sxmxYnqJS8
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Optus, Australia’s second largest telco, says customer data exposed in data breach

Optus, Australia’s second largest telco, says customer data exposed in data breach

The telco giant would not say how many of its 10 million customers were affected by the breach.

@securityaffairs shared
On Sep 19, 2022
#Revolut security breach: data of +50,000 users exposed. https://t.co/tQkWFdNtys #securityaffairs #hacking
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Revolut security breach: data of +50,000 users exposed

Revolut security breach: data of +50,000 users exposed

Revolut has suffered a cyberattack, threat actors have had access to personal information of tens of thousands of customers. The financial technology company Revolut suffered a ‘highly ...

@DarkReading shared
On Sep 20, 2022
RT @otherjimdonahue: "The 2021 Oldsmar, Fla., hack showed how easy an attack on a water plant can be. ... [A] clear need for better cybersecurity has emerged, and it appears that the government is prepared to move ahead aggressively." -Duncan Greatwood @dgreatwood @xageinc https://t.co/eypSYBfHr9
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Water Sector Will Benefit From Call for Cyber Hardening of Critical Infrastructure

Water Sector Will Benefit From Call for Cyber Hardening of Critical Infrastructure

A call for federal agency "review and assessment" of cyber-safety plans at water treatment plants should better protect customers and move the industry forward.

@DarkReading shared
On Sep 22, 2022
The focus is on #resilience in this #PartnerPerspective "5 Steps to Strengthening Cyber Resilience" from @microsoft Step 1: Embrace the vulnerability of hybrid work and build resilience. More on https://t.co/fttH8MsWpL
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5 Steps to Strengthening Cyber Resilience

5 Steps to Strengthening Cyber Resilience

Organizations are thinking about their cyber resilience. Here are five steps security teams should take.