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Protecting OT Networks from Cyber Attacks

Security Boulevard

As a result, cyber-criminals find them appealing targets. By 2018, approximately 60% of firms polled had experienced a compromise in their industrial control (ICS) or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technologies. The post Protecting OT Networks from Cyber Attacks appeared first on CCSI.

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Is Your Small Business Safe Against Cyber Attacks?

CyberSecurity Insiders

In fact, small businesses are more susceptible to security breaches and cyberattacks because most often they dont expect the attack, thus are unprepared to handle the situation. Back in 2018, almost two-thirds of the small businesses suffered from cyber security attacks. . Build a cyber security plan .

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Three cybercrime technology trends to watch in 2023

CyberSecurity Insiders

Spy”-type cyberspace race as both criminals and defenders vie to gain the upper hand using new and emerging technologies. Every technology that enables our cyber teams to pinpoint and resolve threats and prevent attacks more quickly and accurately also benefits cybercriminals.

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Microsoft warns Australia for complicating Cyber Attack response

CyberSecurity Insiders

Microsoft, the American tech giant, has warned the government of Australia to halt its response to cyber attacks as it is complicating the company’s attempt to mitigate hacking incidents. And practically the bill is actually an extension to the existing act of 2018 related to communications, transport, data and cloud.

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GUEST ESSAY: Why the next round of cyber attacks could put many SMBs out of business

The Last Watchdog

From Atlanta to Baltimore to school districts in Louisiana, cyber criminals have launched a wave of ransomware attacks on governments across the country. A 2018 study by the Ponemon Institute showed that 67 percent of SMBs experienced a cyber attack.

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German firms BASF, Siemens, Henkel hit by cyber attacks

Security Affairs

A new wave of cyber attacks carried out by a China-linked APT group hit German blue-chip companies BASF, Siemens, Henkel and others. On Wednesday, German blue-chip companies BASF, Siemens, Henkel along with a host of others confirmed they had been targeted by a wave of cyber attacks. ” reported the Reuters agency.

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Security company exec and founder charged with facilitating cyber attack on Georgia hospital

SC Magazine

Prosecutors have charged 45-year-old security executive Vikas Singla with 18 violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act related to a 2018 cyber attack on the Gwinnett Medical Center in Georgia. The post Security company exec and founder charged with facilitating cyber attack on Georgia hospital appeared first on SC Media.