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: 23.12.2021.

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Threats And Attacks

@EduardKovacs shared
On Dec 20, 2021
Logistics giant Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has confirmed that attackers were able to exfiltrate data from its systems during a cyberattack earlier this month. https://t.co/5dZPtYMxnt
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Ransomware Operators Leak Data Stolen From Logistics Giant Hellmann

Ransomware Operators Leak Data Stolen From Logistics Giant Hellmann

Logistics giant Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has confirmed that attackers were able to exfiltrate data from its systems during a cyberattack earlier this month.

@gcluley shared
On Dec 20, 2021
Part of the Belgian Ministry of Defence’s network taken down by attack that exploited Log4Shell vulnerability https://t.co/E0t1Rx5R64
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Belgian Defence ministry network partially down following cyber attack

Belgian Defence ministry network partially down following cyber attack

Since last Thursday, part of the Defence Ministry's computer network was down, including the mail system, after a security hole was discovered in the software.

@unix_root shared
On Dec 18, 2021
⚡Researchers discover an entirely new ATTACK VECTOR that could allow hackers to exploit critical #Log4Shell vulnerability on servers locally by using a #JavaScript WebSocket connection. Read details: https://t.co/u3F7ad0Plx #infosec #cybersecurity
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New Local Attack Vector Expands the Attack Surface of Log4j Vulnerability

New Local Attack Vector Expands the Attack Surface of Log4j Vulnerability

A new local attack vector just expanded the attack surface of critical Log4j vulnerability.

@TheHackersNews shared
On Dec 21, 2021
Despite the growing awareness of #cybersecurity, many myths about it are prevalent. The first step to ensuring your organization's security is to separate the false information, myths, and rumors from the truth. https://t.co/ze5dzenVLT #infosec
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Top 7 common Cybersecurity Myths — Busted

Top 7 common Cybersecurity Myths — Busted

Here, we're busting some common cybersecurity myths.

@helpnetsecurity shared
On Dec 19, 2021
Week in review: Log4Shell updates, Kronos ransomware attack, unused identities threat - https://t.co/WUlAdVtcPt https://t.co/LvintHtTPz
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Week in review: Log4Shell updates, Kronos ransomware attack, unused identities threat

Week in review: Log4Shell updates, Kronos ransomware attack, unused identities threat

Here's an overview of some of last week's most interesting news, articles and interviews: Log4Shell: A new fix, details of active attacks, and risk

@Treadstone71LLC shared
On Dec 19, 2021
Growing tensions over cyber-warfare between US and Iran | #government | #hacking | #cyberattack https://t.co/VZObo4YN8w #government
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Growing tensions over cyber-warfare between US and Iran | #government | #hacking | #cyberattack

Growing tensions over cyber-warfare between US and Iran | #government | #hacking | #cyberattack

Major exchanges say they are mitigating the risk of a cyberattack, but decline to elaborate on the specific steps they are taking – Copyright AFP Philippe DESMAZES There has been recent ...

@DarkReading shared
On Dec 20, 2021
Lights Out: Cyberattacks Shut Down Building Automation Systems https://t.co/9hbKaGI9uG by @kjhiggins #cyberthreat #threatintel #cyberattack #automation
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Lights Out: Cyberattacks Shut Down Building Automation Systems

Lights Out: Cyberattacks Shut Down Building Automation Systems

Security experts in Germany discover similar attacks that lock building engineering management firms out of the BASes they built and manage — by turning a security feature against them.

@DarkReading shared
On Dec 21, 2021
The Future of Ransomware https://t.co/ioAo8gw7qn by Dave Meltzer, Chief Technology Officer at @TripwireInc #ransomware #cyberattack #infosec
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The Future of Ransomware

The Future of Ransomware

Focusing on basic security controls and executing them well is the best way to harden your systems against an attack.