Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The so-called hacktivist groups conducted distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) and defacement attacks against Ukrainian websites, but the experts believe that they are a front for information operations and destructive cyber activities coordinated by the Kremlin. Most of APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks.

DDOS 86

DDOS Cyber threats Phishing Hacking 86

Cisco Security

OCTOBER 19, 2021

For example, alerts produced by one firewall under a DDoS attack can easily dwarf the number of alerts generated from a single exploit that hits hundreds of organizations. Simply looking at the raw numbers in this case would give the false impression that DDoS attacks have a far greater impact across the base of organizations.

Firewall 114

Firewall Authentication DNS Accountability 114

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1834 — French Telegraph System — A pair of thieves hack the French Telegraph System and steal financial market information, effectively conducting the world’s first cyberattack. 1870 — Switchboard Hack — A teenager hired as a switchboard operator is able to disconnect and redirect calls and use the line for personal usage. .

Cybercrime 135

Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Banking Hacking 135

SecureList

MAY 9, 2024

Careto is a highly sophisticated threat actor that has been seen targeting various high-profile organizations since at least 2007. Most of the attacks start with a spear-phishing email containing a Microsoft Word document or a ZIP archive with an LNK file inside. Third, DoS/DDoS readiness is essential.

Malware 130

Malware Government DDOS Cryptocurrency 130