Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. According to a 2016 survey conducted by Ponemon Institute, 22% of businesses blamed cyberattacks on insiders.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

A spear-phishing campaign set up to look like it was carried out by the Central Bank is a relatively widespread vector of attack among cyber criminals; it has been used by groups such as Buhtrap, Anunak , Cobalt , and Lurk. In March 2016, for example, cybercriminals sent phishing emails from info@fincert.net. About Silence.

Banking 95

Banking Computers and Electronics Phishing Cybercrime 95

Spinone

AUGUST 10, 2018

As its name suggests, these cyber attacks lock computers, mobile devices or files so that owners have their access restricted unless they pay a ransom. Damage in Figures As the number of smartphone users grows, mobile ransomware attacks get more prevalent as well. In other words, it kidnaps your data or device.

Mobile 40

Mobile Ransomware Wireless Encryption 40

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

Spinone

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Going forward, we can expect the trend of ransomware attacks to continue, more malware designed to attack smartphones and mobile devices, a growing number of Internet of Things devices, all with their own security concerns, and increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Software Internet Internet 40

ForAllSecure

APRIL 19, 2023

I first met Dan when he was literally saving the world; okay, at least saving the internet as we know it today by disclosing to the major ISPs in the world a flaw he’d found in the Domain Name System or DNS. Dan found a flaw that could have crippled the internet. CODEN: From 2016 to 2021.

Software 40

Software Backups Computers and Electronics Technology 40

McAfee

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Following a recent Incident Response, McAfee Enterprise‘s Advanced Threat Research (ATR) team worked with its Professional Services IR team to support a case that initially started as a malware incident but ultimately turned out to be a long-term cyber-attack. We represent that in the following graphic: Figure 10 Attack flow.

Malware 144

Malware DNS Accountability Manufacturing 144

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

In December, 2016, the lights went out in Kyiv, Ukraine. Here’s the CBS evening news : CBS: Nearly a quarter of a million people lost power in this small Ukrainian city when it was targeted by a suspected Russian attack last December. This is ransomware, starting with a phishing attack. But also war over the internet.

Hacking 52

Hacking Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Firmware 52