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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: 26.08.2022.

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@jeremiahg shared
On Aug 23, 2022
RT @donie: #BREAK A former Twitter executive, its head of security, has turned whistleblower.   He alleges grave security problems at the company that he says are a risk to national security and democracy.   His first TV interview here: https://t.co/QU823RBnN1 https://t.co/krh7WVOrhe
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Ex-Twitter exec blows the whistle, alleging reckless and negligent cybersecurity policies

Ex-Twitter exec blows the whistle, alleging reckless and negligent cybersecurity policies

Twitter has major security problems that pose a threat to its own users' personal information, to company shareholders, to national security, and to democracy, according to an explosive ...

@unix_root shared
On Aug 22, 2022
Hackers have exploited a zero-day #vulnerability in #Bitcoin ATMs manufactured by General Bytes to steal cryptocurrencies from users. Details: https://t.co/gXauKDEC71 #infosec #hacking #cybersecurity
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Hackers Stole Crypto from Bitcoin ATMs by Exploiting Zero-Day Vulnerability

Hackers Stole Crypto from Bitcoin ATMs by Exploiting Zero-Day Vulnerability

Hackers Stole Cryptocurrency from General Bytes' Bitcoin ATMs by Exploiting Zero-Day Vulnerability

@TechCrunch shared
On Aug 22, 2022
LockBit ransomware group downed by DDoS after claiming Entrust breach. https://t.co/pX6svKnTXq
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LockBit ransomware group downed by DDoS after claiming Entrust breach

LockBit ransomware group downed by DDoS after claiming Entrust breach

Entrust would not confirm or deny any knowledge of the DDoS attack.

@helpnetsecurity shared
On Aug 25, 2022
Organizations changing cyber strategy in response to nation-state attacks - https://t.co/2nwoZVgqfy - @Venafi @kevinbocek #CyberSecurity #security #InfoSecurity #ITsecurity #CISO #CyberSecurityNews #SecurityNews https://t.co/z2LzPrBq32
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Organizations changing cyber strategy in response to nation-state attacks

Organizations changing cyber strategy in response to nation-state attacks

Nation-state attacks are highly sophisticated, and they often use techniques that haven’t been seen before, so a good strategy is essential.

@SCMagazine shared
On Aug 24, 2022
Practice Resources recently notified 942,138 patients that their data was accessed or stolen ahead of a #ransomware attack deployed in April. #cybersecurity #ITsecurity #infosec #healthIT https://t.co/1OiIjIiyuR
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Ransomware attack on billing vendor leads to data theft for 942K patients

Ransomware attack on billing vendor leads to data theft for 942K patients

This week’s healthcare data breach roundup includes numerous delayed notifications, including a ransomware attack on Practice Resources that led to data theft for 28 of its provider clients.

@DarkReading shared
On Aug 25, 2022
Nearly 3 Years Later, SolarWinds CISO Shares 3 Lessons From the Infamous Attack https://t.co/CvFga0ppU1 by @theofficial_ksa
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Nearly 3 Years Later, SolarWinds CISO Shares 3 Lessons From the Infamous Attack

Nearly 3 Years Later, SolarWinds CISO Shares 3 Lessons From the Infamous Attack

SolarWinds CISO Tim Brown explains how organizations can prepare for eventualities like the nation-state attack on his company’s software.

@DarkReading shared
On Aug 25, 2022
More Bang for the Buck: Cross-Platform Ransomware Is the Next Problem https://t.co/RSMz1xDfgc by @roblemos #ransomware
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More Bang for the Buck: Cross-Platform Ransomware Is the Next Problem

More Bang for the Buck: Cross-Platform Ransomware Is the Next Problem

As cryptocurrency valuations make strikes less lucrative, ransomware gangs like the new RedAlert and Monster groups are modifying their tools to attack across platforms.

@DarkReading shared
On Aug 24, 2022
Unusual Microsoft 365 Phishing Campaign Spoofs eFax Via Compromised Dynamics Voice Account https://t.co/47HX6A7Psx by Elizabeth Monalbano #365 #phishing
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Unusual Microsoft 365 Phishing Campaign Spoofs eFax Via Compromised Dynamics Voice Account

Unusual Microsoft 365 Phishing Campaign Spoofs eFax Via Compromised Dynamics Voice Account

In a widespread campaign, threat actors use a compromised Dynamics 365 Customer Voice business account and a link posing as a survey to steal Microsoft 365 credentials.