CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

According to a press release from Associated Press, the Saudi Arabia-based petroleum producer was hit by a cyber attack in 2012 where the servers of the company were targeted by a malware named ‘Shamoon’ via a ‘spear phishing’ attack deceptively launched by Iran.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Security firm Group-IB has estimated that in H2 2017-H1 2018 cyber attacks caused $49.4 Group-IB, an international company that specializes in preventing cyber attacks, has estimated that in H2 2017-H1 2018 cyber attacks caused $49.4 million (2.96 billion rubles) of damage to Russia’s financial sector.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

ScarCruft has been active since at least 2012, it made the headlines in early February 2018 when researchers revealed that the APT group leveraged a zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player to deliver malware to South Korean users. The most recent samples detected by the cybersecurity firm are dated March 2024.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

was hit by a new cyber attack that may have caused the leakage of information related to its business partners. The two media outlets attribute the cyber attack to a China-linked cyber espionage group tracked as Tick (aka Bronze Butler ). Mitsubishi Electric Corp. Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2021

And reports are in that the information steal might be attributed to a cyber crooks group hailing from Pyeongyang dubbed as APT Group Kimsuky. . The post South Korea Nuclear Research data digitally stolen by North Korean Hackers appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 7, 2021

Thus, a latest discovery made by security engineers of Microsoft(MS) has revealed that all the Windows 7, 8 and 10 operating systems are vulnerable to cyber attacks launched by hackers who could then run an arbitrary code that could later offer them system privileged such as spying on the targeted device.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2022

According to an investigation conducted by broadcaster ZDF, Schoenbohm was in contact with Russia through an association that he co-founded in 2012, the Cyber Security Council of Germany. Germany has repeatedly accused Russia-linked threat actors of cyber attacks against its Parliament and infrastructure.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2021

“We confirm that the release of data has no impact on our operations, and the company continues to maintain a robust cybersecurity posture.” .” Aramco spokesperson told Bleeping Computer. ” ZeroX claims to have exploited a zero-day flaw to steal the data from the infrastructure of Saudi Aramco back in 2020.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Ohio based DNA Diagnostics Center(DDC) that deals with DNA research, and paternity tests has notified the Maine Attorney General’s Office that its IT staff have discovered a cyber incident that relates to the data exposure of over 2 million patients whose DNA was tested between 2004 and 2012.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2022

And what’s interesting about this is that the Advanced Persistent Threat(APT) group of actors has been indulging in cyber attacks since 2013 and has reportedly gathered tonnes of classical evidence that can be used against the nation in near future. Countries like China, Russia, and the United States spy on foreign nations since 2012.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

After a cyber attack on national telecom operator Optus and Insurance company Medibank, the Australian government has hacked the hackers in order to bring them to knees. But isn’t new as United States NSA has conducted such digital acts in the past and has been doing so since 2012. The move seems to be naïve, if seen on paper!

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2021

Microsoft suspects that the code used in the attacks was obtained from the PoC code it has privately sent to partners of the Microsoft Active Protections Program (Mapp), it is not clear whether it was deliberately or accidentally leaked. “Some of the tools used in the second wave of the attack, which is believed to have begun on Feb.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The new generation of weapon systems developed by the Pentagon is heavily computerized and for this reason more exposed to cyber attacks. In order to identify flaws in weapon systems under development, experts at GAO reviewed cybersecurity assessment reports from selected weapon systems that were tested between 2012 and 2017.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 24, 2021

Details about the ransomware that stuck with the company and the ransom demand have been kept under wraps as the cyber attack is still under investigation. The company has however cleared the air that all appropriate Cybersecurity measures have been taken to avoid such situations in the future.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

LOT, the Polish national airline, announced on Sunday that it cancelled 10 flights due to the cyber attack towards its ground computer systems at Warsaw’s Okecie airport. Follow the SiteLock blog for the latest cybersecurity news. Hackers Ground Polish LOT Airline Flights.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

FBI Understaffed to Ward off Cybersecurity Attacks, Report Says. Department of Justice released a report that revealed some weaknesses in Next Gen Cyber, The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s cyber security program begun in 2012. FDA Warns of Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities of Hospira Infusion System.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Financial institutions, government agencies, and energy companies are among cybercriminals’ favorite targets, making the United Arab Emirates a top target for recent cyber security breaches. Compare that to 2012 when the UAE ranked fifth in the Global Cybersecurity Index. Thats a hefty price tag for businesses to pay.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These vulnerabilities include risk to tampering, fraud, and cyber attacks, which can emphasize the integrity of elections and affect public trust. From a cybersecurity perspective, E2E-V systems mitigate several key risks associated with electronic voting.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

And it is also a critical reminder for cybersecurity and IT teams of how damaging insider threats can be. And for cybersecurity and business leaders, it may create chills. According to the indictment, this scheme began in 2012, and about a year later AT&T caught on. "In Police arrest leader of insider threat scheme.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 30, 2021

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint just published a report on the increase in the use of Cobalt Strike. Cobalt Strike was first released in 2012 to address perceived gaps in an existing Red Team tool, the Metasploit Framework. Cybercriminals and nation-states have a long history of using our IT and security tools against us.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Long before COVID-19, some notable behind-the-scenes forces were in motion to elevate cybersecurity to a much higher level. This body of knowledge has been thoroughly vetted across the global cybersecurity community over the past two-plus decades.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Cyber attackers frequently use legacy technology as part of their attack strategies, targeting organizations that have yet to implement mitigations or upgrade obsolete components. In an Active Directory environment, one such component is legacy protocols, which attackers can use to gain access to Active Directory.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2021

UK Gov Launched Cyber Essentials in 2014 The UK Government National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published its ‘10 Steps to Cyber Security in 2012' , after the UK Government agencies recognised small-medium sized UK businesses require further cybersecurity guidance and support in order to protect the British digital dependant economy. .

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 25, 2024

In cybersecurity, “red teaming” is a practice where security professionals, known as the red team, simulate cyber attacks on their organisation. It’s a proactive approach to security, testing defences before an actual attacker has the chance. Why is Red Teaming Important? How Does Red Teaming Work?

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Cyber attacks overwhelmingly occur at the application layer, yet the vast majority of IT security spending goes elsewhere. However, AppSec is not neglected because businesses are unwilling to address cybersecurity issues. In fact, the cybersecurity industry is poised to rake in a staggering $ 174 billion USD by 2024.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2020

Nowadays Iran’s Cybersecurity capabilities are under the microscope, experts warn about a possible infiltration of the Iranian government. Nowadays Iran’s Cybersecurity capabilities are under microscope, many news sites, gov. Nowadays Iran’s Cybersecurity capabilities are under microscope, many news sites, gov.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

In the past 18 months, we’ve experienced the beginning of an era that has seen cybersecurity and cybercrime at the center of it all. Since the pandemic began, cybersecurity has been named a top priority for national security and we’ve witnessed some of the largest, and most destructive cyber breaches in history.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 30, 2021

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint just published a report on the increase in the use of Cobalt Strike. Cobalt Strike was first released in 2012 to address perceived gaps in an existing Red Team tool, the Metasploit Framework. Cybercriminals and nation-states have a long history of using our IT and security tools against us.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

Securing all those new cloud environments and connections became a job for cybersecurity companies. In 2012, Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) began to emerge to monitor user access of cloud services. Identifies possible risks and makes recommendations for enhancing security posture.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Our report spotlights five major threat actors dominating the cybersecurity landscape in 2024 that every professional should know about. By examining their methods, motivations, and recent attacks, we equip enterprises with the insights needed to strengthen their defenses against these actors.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Our report spotlights five major threat actors dominating the cybersecurity landscape in 2024 that every professional should know about. By examining their methods, motivations, and recent attacks, we equip enterprises with the insights needed to strengthen their defenses against these actors.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Information security products , services, and professionals have never been in higher demand, making for a world of opportunities for cybersecurity startups. Investors recognize the potential too, as funding for cybersecurity ventures more than doubled from previous years to almost $22 billion in 2021. Top 10 Cybersecurity Startups.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 24, 2023

In response to this alert, the Australian Signal Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has urged officials responsible for critical infrastructure to assess their cybersecurity preparedness against state-sponsored digital attacks and implement necessary measures to mitigate potential risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2022

United States Justice Department has accused four Russian government officials for launching cyber attacks on the critical infrastructure of the Joe Biden led nation between 2012 to 2018. The post US accuses four Russian Government Officials for launching Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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NopSec

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Remember Shamoon, the malware that disabled some 35,000 computers at one of the world’s largest oil companies in 2012? If you’ve read cybersecurity news lately, you’ve probably heard that it’s back. A cyber attack can disrupt business functions, which has an impact on end-users. We’re glad you asked.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 21, 2021

According to South Korean officials a North Korean cyber-espionage group managed to infiltrate the network of South Korea’s state-run nuclear research institute last month. One of the IP addresses was used in an attack that targeted COVID-19 vaccine developers in South Korea last year. The crime: time and place.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The news has been inundated lately with discussions around cybersecurity. With the Apple vs. FBI case, Obama’s Cybersecurity National Action Plan and constant cyber threats from foreign countries, you’d expect cybersecurity to be a hot topic among the Presidential candidates. Cybersecurity is a complex topic.

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