Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Threats & Attacks

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: 23.12.2022.

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@EduardKovacs shared
On Dec 22, 2022
Companies have announced securing billions of dollars in cybersecurity-related contracts with the US government in 2022. https://t.co/5RKxhN5P10
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Companies Announced Billions in US Government Cybersecurity Contracts in 2022

Companies Announced Billions in US Government Cybersecurity Contracts in 2022

Companies have announced securing billions of dollars in cybersecurity-related contracts with the US government in 2022.

@mikko shared
On Dec 21, 2022
RT @guardian: Guardian hit by serious IT incident believed to be ransomware attack https://t.co/HVygA6t7qj
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Guardian hit by serious IT incident believed to be ransomware attack

Guardian hit by serious IT incident believed to be ransomware attack

Incident has hit parts of media company’s technology infrastructure, with staff told to work from home

@paulsparrows shared
On Dec 19, 2022
The second #cyberattacks #timeline of November 2022 is out. There was an apparent slowdown of operations motivated by #cyberespionage. On the other hand the #cybercrime space is dominated by #ransomware. https://t.co/9xieotF7WT https://t.co/aioSYhiIRU
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16-30 November 2022 Cyber Attacks Timeline

16-30 November 2022 Cyber Attacks Timeline

In the second timeline of November, I have collected 141 events (corresponding to 9.4 events per day), a value slightly higher than...

@kaspersky shared
On Dec 23, 2022
Cybercriminals deployed #ransomware and wiper #malware targeting the Albanian government using stolen certificates. They didn't do it just once. So what changed between attacks? Find out 👉 https://t.co/oV5yL3id53 https://t.co/SoO07eda7s
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Ransomware and wiper signed with stolen certificates

Ransomware and wiper signed with stolen certificates

In this report, we compare the ROADSWEEP ransomware and ZEROCLEARE wiper versions used in two waves of attacks against Albanian government organizations.

@securityaffairs shared
On Dec 18, 2022
#Fire and rescue service in #Victoria, #Australia, confirms cyber attack https://t.co/PY1hPDV4R7 #securityaffairs #hacking
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Fire and rescue service in Victoria, Australia, confirms cyber attack

Fire and rescue service in Victoria, Australia, confirms cyber attack

The fire and rescue service in the state of Victoria, Australia, has shut down its network and turned to operating manually after a cyberattack. The fire and rescue service in the state of ...

@helpnetsecurity shared
On Dec 20, 2022
Connected homes are expanding, so is attack volume - https://t.co/RW5A6gEIQj - @comcast @noopurdavis #CyberSecurity #security #InfoSecurity #ITsecurity #CISO #CyberSecurityNews #SecurityNews https://t.co/UNtkoCvJt5
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Connected homes are expanding, so is attack volume

Connected homes are expanding, so is attack volume

A new report analyzes attack trends, devices in connected homes, and a view into consumers’ attitudes and behaviors around cyber protection.

@DarkReading shared
On Dec 19, 2022
Holiday Spam, #Phishing Campaigns Challenge Retailers: https://t.co/HU5hmzFTml
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Holiday Spam, Phishing Campaigns Challenge Retailers

Holiday Spam, Phishing Campaigns Challenge Retailers

Revived levels of holiday spending have caught the eye of threat actors who exploit consumer behaviors and prey on the surge of online payments and digital activities during the holidays.

@dinodaizovi shared
On Dec 20, 2022
RT @CNN: A network of three hospitals in Brooklyn, New York, has had to work off paper charts for weeks following a cyberattack on its computer systems in late November https://t.co/xPQx2dckXZ
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Brooklyn hospital network reverts to paper charts for weeks after cyberattack

Brooklyn hospital network reverts to paper charts for weeks after cyberattack

A network of three hospitals in Brooklyn, New York, has had to work off paper charts for weeks following a cyberattack on its computer systems in late November, the hospital group's chief ...