Cybersecurity Essentials

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 threats we all face in an age when companies are undergoing a digital transformation.

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Threats And Attacks

@dinodaizovi shared
On Aug 24, 2021
RT @KimZetter: Hackers calling themselves Adalat Ali have leaked videos purportedly taken from CCTV cameras at Evin prison where Iranian/Western political prisoners are held. The breach comes wks after computer systems belonging to Iran's railway system were also hacked. https://t.co/hp2Qk60Aow
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Hackers Leak Surveillance Camera Videos Purportedly Taken From Inside Iran's Evin Prison

Hackers Leak Surveillance Camera Videos Purportedly Taken From Inside Iran's Evin Prison

The reported breach comes weeks after computer systems belonging to Iran's railway system were also hacked. The railway incident has been attributed to Iranian hacktivists.

@Google shared
On Aug 25, 2021
RT @sundarpichai: Glad to join @POTUS at the White House Cybersecurity Meeting today to discuss how to strengthen private-public cooperation. Google will provide tech training for 100,000 Americans and invest $10B to tackle this important issue that impacts us all. https://t.co/iKgi0q4VnQ
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Why we’re committing $10 billion to advance cybersecurity

Why we’re committing $10 billion to advance cybersecurity

Today, we are announcing that we will invest $10 billion over the next five years to strengthen cybersecurity.

@kaspersky shared
On Aug 24, 2021
Pirating video games isn't advised at the best of times, but there are some legitimate reasons you shouldn't head to [insert popular torrent site] for your next game download. Full story 👉 https://t.co/mEUSpgeOlI https://t.co/twOhxSrHR0
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The dangers of pirated games

The dangers of pirated games

How cybercriminals attack gamers who download pirated copies and search for cracks.

@ForbesTech shared
On Aug 25, 2021
Four questions today's cybersecurity summit between President Biden and U.S. business leaders urgently needs to answer https://t.co/KOXKwZfTK2 by @martingiles
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Four Questions Today’s Cybersecurity Summit Between President Biden And U.S. Business Leaders Urgently Needs To Answer

Four Questions Today’s Cybersecurity Summit Between President Biden And U.S. Business Leaders Urgently Needs To Answer

American businesses are looking for bold government action to help combat rapidly escalating cyber threats.

@DarkReading shared
On Aug 24, 2021
FBI Issues Advisory on 'OnePercent' Ransomware Group https://t.co/KibuenV2se by @jaivijayan #FBI #ransomware #threatintel
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FBI Issues Advisory on 'OnePercent' Ransomware Group

FBI Issues Advisory on 'OnePercent' Ransomware Group

Threat actor has been targeting US companies in dual extortion attacks since at least Nov. 2020.

@securityaffairs shared
On Aug 23, 2021
Memorial Health System forced to cancel surgeries after #ransomware attack https://t.co/xTZhI6TfKK #securityaffairs #hacking #MemorialHealthSystem
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Health organization Memorial Health System was hit by a disruptive cyber attack that forced it to cancel surgeries and divert patients last week.

Health organization Memorial Health System was hit by a disruptive cyber attack that forced it to cancel surgeries and divert patients last week.

Health organization Memorial Health System was hit by a disruptive cyber attack that forced it to cancel surgeries and divert patients last week. The Memorial Health System announced that ...

@ChristiaanBeek shared
On Aug 24, 2021
RT @fulmetalpackets: Super excited to release my and @phLaul latest research! 5 zero-days discoveries in B. Braun Infusomat IV Pumps leads to remote modification of medication being dispensed. https://t.co/OFZLi2D9P5
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McAfee Enterprise ATR Uncovers Vulnerabilities in Globally Used B. Braun Infusion Pump

McAfee Enterprise ATR Uncovers Vulnerabilities in Globally Used B. Braun Infusion Pump

Overview As part of our continued goal to provide safer products for enterprises and consumers, we at McAfee Advanced Threat Research (ATR) recently

@ForbesTech shared
On Aug 25, 2021
Serious Concerns That AI Self-Driving Cars Cybersecurity Will Be A Hacker Leak Like An Open Sieve https://t.co/K6hXuy3LTs https://t.co/CGFzhuhd8e
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Serious Concerns That AI Self-Driving Cars Cybersecurity Will Be A Hacker Leak Like An Open Sieve

Serious Concerns That AI Self-Driving Cars Cybersecurity Will Be A Hacker Leak Like An Open Sieve

The importance of considering the numerous cybersecurity holes likely to be present in AI self-driving cars and seriously seeking to plug them up.