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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.

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Annual Report 2020

This year, The Essentials Report, has curated & analyzed the content published by 126 influencers like Security Affairs and TEAM CYMRU, discussing hashtags such as #securityaffairs , #hacking and #malware.
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@DarkReading shared
On Oct 21, 2020
How AI Will Supercharge Spear-Phishing https://t.co/SbFPOuw9qL #AI #phishing #spearphishing #threatintel
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How AI Will Supercharge Spear-Phishing

How AI Will Supercharge Spear-Phishing

To keep pace with intelligent, unpredictable threats, cybersecurity will have to adopt an intelligent security of its own.

@paulsparrows shared
On Dec 2, 2020
The Kremlin-linked Turla #cyberespionage group is always original. In a previous campaign the threat actor used Gmail as a command and control. In their latest operation, Dropbox is abused to exfiltrate the stolen documents. https://t.co/jxgRvpmOkN
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Cyber espionage campaign opens backdoor to steal documents from infected PCs

Cyber espionage campaign opens backdoor to steal documents from infected PCs

Researchers at security company ESET detail Crutch, a malware backdoor implanted onto the systems of a European foreign ministry by the Kremlin-linked Turla hacking group.

@securityaffairs shared
On Nov 20, 2020
#Mitsubishi Electric Corp. was hit by a new cyberattack https://t.co/h2CDgWvLyu #securityaffairs #hacking
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Mitsubishi Electric Corp. was hit by a new cyberattack

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. was hit by a new cyberattack

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. was hit by a new cyber attack that may have caused the leakage of information related to its business partners. Mitsubishi Electric Corp. was hit again by a ...

@teamcymru shared
On Oct 1, 2020
The biggest #cyberthreats organizations deal with today #infosec https://t.co/zV7ubo2aXj https://t.co/mDZyEtrpk7
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The biggest cyber threats organizations deal with today

The biggest cyber threats organizations deal with today

Microsoft has released a new report outlining enterprise cyberattack trends in the past year (from July 2019 to June 2020).

@securityaffairs shared
On Apr 20, 2020
US Government concerned by cyber attacks on #Czech hospitals during COVID19 crisis https://t.co/SA7G7fZI6i #securityaffairs #hacking #COVID19 #Coronavirus
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US Government concerned by cyber attacks on Czech hospitals during COVID19 crisis

US Government concerned by cyber attacks on Czech hospitals during COVID19 crisis

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed concerns for cyber cyber attacks that have targeted Czech hospitals involved in the fight against the Coronavirus. US Secretary of State Mike ...

@FireEye shared
On Nov 2, 2020
RT @dannyjpalmer: The rise in working from home in lockdown is creating new avenues for cyber criminals. "Now they can either target corporate emails or personal accounts – and there are going to be less controls on personal accounts," @FireEye's Charles Carmakal tells me https://t.co/v7S23fZTO2
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Ransomware vs WFH: How remote working is making cyberattacks easier to pull off

Ransomware vs WFH: How remote working is making cyberattacks easier to pull off

This year has forced organisations to adapt quickly to enabling employees to work from home. That's creating 'chaos with no control' - which cyber criminals are exploiting.

@teamcymru shared
On Oct 25, 2020
#French #IT giant #SopraSteria hit by #Ryukransomware https://t.co/KFl75kUPwr https://t.co/HoaLxHRyp9
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French IT giant Sopra Steria hit by Ryuk ransomware

French IT giant Sopra Steria hit by Ryuk ransomware

French IT services giant Sopra Steria suffered a cyberattack on October 20th, 2020, that reportedly encrypted portions of their network with the Ryuk ransomware.

@teamcymru shared
On May 8, 2020
Senior MP tells #UK Defence Committee on #5Gsecurity: #Russia could become #China's #cyberattack dog https://t.co/3wyXCrYuPE https://t.co/MLa62dInvE
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@securityaffairs shared
On Apr 23, 2020
RT @evanderburg: WHO security team doubled to tackle phishing attacks https://t.co/yN2sPiGt42 https://t.co/uiM0dZen6H
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WHO security team doubled to tackle phishing attacks

WHO security team doubled to tackle phishing attacks

Cyber security professionals working for the World Health Organisation (WHO) have "never been busier", according to its CIO, as top officials are being targeted

@threatpost shared
On May 22, 2020
Researchers have uncovered new #cybercrime campaigns from the Chafer #APT, targeting air transportation firms and governments. (via @Bitdefender) https://t.co/E5LxTIsfkA
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Chafer APT Hits Middle East Govs With Latest Cyber-Espionage Attacks

Chafer APT Hits Middle East Govs With Latest Cyber-Espionage Attacks

Government and air transportation companies in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia were targeted in a recent attack tracked back to the Chafer APT.

@securityaffairs shared
On Oct 6, 2020
A sophisticated cyberattack hit the International Maritime Organization (#IMO). https://t.co/0zneJ51HFm #securityaffairs #hacking
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The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) disclose a cyber attack that disrupted its IT systems.

The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) disclose a cyber attack that disrupted its IT systems.

The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) disclose a cyber attack that disrupted its IT systems. The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a global ...

@securityaffairs shared
On Oct 12, 2020
@AuCyble Researchers found alleged sensitive documents of #NATO and #Turkey https://t.co/4U80HPBybj #securityaffairs #hacking #dataleak
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Security experts from Cyble found alleged sensitive documents of NATO and Turkey, is it a case of cyber hacktivism or cyber espionage?

Security experts from Cyble found alleged sensitive documents of NATO and Turkey, is it a case of cyber hacktivism or cyber espionage?

Security experts from Cyble found alleged sensitive documents of NATO and Turkey, is it a case of cyber hacktivism or cyber espionage? Researchers from the US-based firm Cyble recently came ...

@SCMagazine shared
On Jun 18, 2020
At #InfoSecWorld 2020, Nicholas Takacs from @SapphireSoftwa will examine if we've reached the age of self-aware malware. See our @InfoSec_World "Hackers & Threats" and "Security Strategies" preview, also featuring @RSAsecurity @JuniperNetworks @Darktrace https://t.co/NMXBIjIVUu
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Sapphire Software’s Nicholas Takacs asks: Is self-aware malware possible yet?

Sapphire Software’s Nicholas Takacs asks: Is self-aware malware possible yet?

Both white hats and malicious hackers are turning to automation, analytics & AI in a never-ending duel. InfoSec World 2020 will examine this ongoing trend.

@DarkReading shared
On Nov 13, 2020
Manufacturing Sees Rising Ransomware Threat https://t.co/3K6E40rr9D by @roblemos #ransomware #manufacturing #cyberattack #threatintel
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Manufacturing Sees Rising Ransomware Threat

Manufacturing Sees Rising Ransomware Threat

Crypto-ransomware groups are increasingly adopting malware and tools that can probe and attack operational technology, such as industrial control systems, according to an assessment of ...

@securityaffairs shared
On Nov 4, 2020
Japanese video game firm #Capcom hit by a cyberattack https://t.co/UIkMdo6wE6 #securityaffairs #hacking #malware #gaming
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Japanese video game firm Capcom hit by a cyberattack

Japanese video game firm Capcom hit by a cyberattack

Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom has disclosed a cyberattack that impacted business operations over the weekend. Japanese game developer Capcom has admitted to have ...

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Pierluigi Paganini, founder of Security Affairs and Cybaze SPA, ENISA CTI Group, Ethical Hacker, Researcher, Security Evangelist, Security Analyst.

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Our cyber threat intelligence is incomparable — Pure Signal™ — and our clients use it to make the world a safer place.

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Mirko Zorz, Editor in Chief of Help Net Security and (IN)SECURE Magazine.

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AT&T Cybersecurity helps make your network more resilient to overcome the cybersecurity threats that are now part of modern business.

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News and information on IT security, helping information security pros manage the balance between data protection and user access.

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Security Professional, Solutions Architect @Netskope, Creator of the Cyber Attacks Timelines @ https://t.co/RnFnls63gp Tweets are my own!

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Contributing Editor @SecurityWeek - I cover ICS security, data breaches, vulnerabilities, mobile security, cybercrime, malware, and industry news

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FireEye blends innovative security technology, nation-state grade #threatintel, and world-renowned @Mandiant consulting.

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Threatpost is the first stop for fast-breaking security news, conversations and analysis from around the world.

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Most trusted, widely-read, independent source of latest news and technical coverage on #cybersecurity, #infosec and #hacking. Contact — [email protected]

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My name is Dmitry. Tweetting mostly in English but also Spanish and rarely in Russian. GPG Key ID = 6FD6CF28

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SANS is the most trusted and by far the largest source for information & cyber security training, certification and research in the world.

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Cybersecurity News, Threats, Insights and Expert Analysis: #SCADA #Infosec #ICS Coverage

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Cyber Intel, Counterintel, Analysis as a Service, Adversary Research, CyberIntellipedia - Woman and Veteran Owned https://t.co/McfZuZ58K5

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The official Twitter feed for all things IT security.

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Founder @TheHackersNews, Cyber Security Analyst, Infosec Blogger, Tech Writer, Speaker, Hacker, Thinker, Traveller / Contact: [email protected]

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Romanian antihacker from another planet; chief paleontologist; director of Global Research and Analysis Team at @kaspersky. Tweets are my own. #chess #taekwondo

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Award-winning computer security keynote speaker, writer, podcaster. Fighting cybercrime since early 1990s. Host of "Smashing Security" podcast @SmashinSecurity

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Snr Advisor @CISAgov | Protector | Philosopher | Co-Founder https://t.co/FOfIaMx5Tk & https://t.co/szaUmgPzwT | "Lighthouse Keeper" // comment are my own

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Kaspersky is the world’s largest privately held vendor of Internet security solutions for businesses and consumers. For help and support, tweet @kl_support

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