The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Thankfully, the incident ended safely (or perhaps was unproven), but it clearly highlighted a need for stiffer security measures, particularly as all experts agree avionics system complexity and growing use of onboard software updates increases cyber-security risks. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2022

In March 2021, Microsoft released several updates to patch zero day vulnerabilities found in Microsoft Exchange Server affecting versions 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019 [2]. Practicing risk management for assets is important to estimate and understand possible outcomes in the event of a cyber attack. . Vulnerability Type. CVSS Score.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2024

A successful attack on a company like Halliburton could have cascading effects, potentially leading to operational delays, financial losses, and increased risk of environmental incidents if systems controlling safety mechanisms are affected. The incident highlights the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures within the energy sector.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2022

This CSA provides an overview of Russian state-sponsored cyber operations; commonly observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs); detection actions; incident response guidance; and mitigations.” “This overview is intended to help the cybersecurity community reduce the risk presented by these threats.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 19, 2021

Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2021 states that most of the German firms are vulnerable to cyber attacks and are topping the list of the study group with a loss tally of $48 million. Researchers who conducted the survey concluded after gauging six key cyber security areas related to people, technology and processes.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 22, 2020

Some major cyber threat news from the land down under. Cyber attacks hitting Australian organizations. The country is facing a massive, sophisticated cyber attack from a state-based cyber actor. We have been firmly opposing and combating all forms of cyber attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2024

With cyber threats growing in sophistication and frequency, the financial implications of neglecting cybersecurity training are severe and multifaceted. Impact of cyber attacks The financial toll of cyber incidents can be staggering. As cyber threats evolve, the cost of inaction will only increase.

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Hacker Combat

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

According to Taiwan officials, the island is under millions of cyber-attacks, with over 50 percent of the attacks originating from China. Chien Hung-wei, the director of the cyber security department, told the parliament that the government of Taiwan faces over five million cyber-attacks and probes daily.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2023

Microsoft, in association with Fortinet and other partners, is working on mapping cyber crime activities and attain responses to cyber threats on public and private entities. The program was developed in the year 2019 and after a long pause, the service of crafting the service was resumed at the end of last year.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In December 2019, the APT group targeted several Ukrainian diplomats, government and military officials, and law enforcement. “The activity and development of the hacker group “Armageddon” during 2014-2021 has led to the existence of a new real cyber threat. “The SSU Cyber ??

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As we move towards the end of 2022, now is the time to take a look back at the major trends from the last eleven months and identify what might happen from a cyber threat perspective in 2023. Attributing cyber-attacks to the responsible threat actors is an incredibly difficult task.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 2, 2021

But a new discovery made by the National Security Agency(NSA) of United States has revealed that Russian hacking group APT28 is launching Brute Force Cyber Attacks using Kubernetes to ensure anonymity. It is found hacking databases through brute force attacks or password spray via TOR and VPN servers.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2020

The 2019 National Cyber Security Strategy aims to allow Ireland to continue to safely enjoy the benefits of the digital revolution and play a full part in shaping the future of the Internet. , it is an update of the country’s first Strategy which was published in 2015. ” reads the Strategy.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

This 10-year-old cybersecurity services vendor pulls in threat feeds from some 90 plus sources, assigns a team of cybersecurity analysts to make sense of this intel, and then makes the output of this heavy lifting available to companies to help them better defend their networks. We had a chance to visit at Black Hat 2019.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The cyber security talent crunch has been a growing issue for many years now. According to the 2019/2020 Official Annual Cyber Security Jobs Report sponsored by the Herjavec Group, the number of open cyber security positions has grown 350 percent from 2013 to 2021. million unfilled cyber security jobs globally by 2021.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 27, 2021

The audit proves what we've heard from many security leaders during our SecureWorld Remote Sessions : the pandemic and work from home have greatly increased the cyber attack surface and attack attempts. NASA cyber threats: insiders, third-parties, nation-states. Did you even have the visibility to track them?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. The main reason why these campaigns exploded so dramatically was that they used previously leaked NSA exploits called EternalBlue and DoublePulsar, which made the attacks absolutely inconspicuous and therefore almost impossible to prevent.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), recognized as the world's largest commercial bank, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. The incident, which unfolded on November 8, 2023, has sent ripples through the global financial community, emphasizing the escalating cyber threats faced by even the most robust institutions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 25, 2022

The year 2021 witnessed a storage capacity sale of 150 million terabytes, which was 35% more when compared to the sales of the year 2019. What makes tape storage averse to cyber attacks? In the year 2020, the sale of the compressed capacity was just over 100 exabytes. Well, it’s simple!

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2019

. “The purpose of the task is to ensure the reliable operation of the Internet in Russia in any conditions and under any circumstances,” said Aleksei Sokolov, deputy communications minister, in televised remarks on December 23 from the Monitoring and Cyber Threat Response Center.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 1, 2021

Mandia’s prophecy is unclear as the engagement around cyber attacks remains a mystery about what he was referring to and whether the threat applied to whole of the consumers using connected devices around the world.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2024

Ukraine CERT-UA warned of cyber attacks targeting defense forces with SPECTR malware as part of a cyber espionage campaign dubbed SickSync. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warned of cyber espionage campaign targeting defense forces in the country. syncthing.net.”

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

For a deeper dive into the current state of cyber security, you can refer to this State of Cyber Security Report , which offers valuable insights into evolving threats and the banking sector’s response. Why Banks Need Cyber Security Banks are some of the most vulnerable institutions when it comes to cyber threats.

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SecureBlitz

MARCH 5, 2021

As of 2019, Cyberattacks have set off over 7,000 breaches. This post will show you what Security Operations Center is all about and why it matters to your company and brand. The combined force of this strategically placed invasion has exposed over 15.1 billion records. The median cost of a data breach is now $3,92.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2023

Space Force, which was established in 2019. Cyber Force would be responsible for the following missions: Conducting offensive cyber operations to disrupt, degrade, or destroy enemy networks and systems Defending U.S. government and military networks from cyber attacks Providing support to other U.S.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 21, 2021

Travnichek accessed the computer system of the Public Water System on or about March 27, 2019, without authorization. The experts claim that there isn’t a centralized approach in the mitigation of cyber threats, each facility runs independently and doesn’s share any information with peers. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 21, 2022

With the Russian invasion still underway in Ukraine, Ukrainians practically face new cyber threats everyday. Most recently, Russian threat actors have taken aim at a large software development company in Ukraine that is utilized by various government agencies within the country, according to a report from Cisco Talos.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 15, 2019

A report by US cyber-security firm Recorded Future published last May highlighted a spike in ransomware attacks targeting US cities. In June 2019, Riviera Beach in FL paid $600,000 to hackers to restore its email system and public records. The rapid hyper-connectivity and digitalization of cities are accelerating cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

Organizations with weak cybersecurity have been severely punished with cyber-attacks, data breaches, and huge losses in the past. According to Varonis and RiskBased, over 4 billion records were illegally accessed through data breaches in 2019. With this option, company data can be protected by avoiding malicious links.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

We have also to consider that Windows XP was designed with security requirements that are not effective against current cyber threats. In 2019, the Russian Federal Service for Technical and Export Control (FSTEC) granted Astra Linux the security clearance of “special importance.”

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 17, 2024

And in 2024, cyber-criminal gangs are carrying out even more attacks and are doing so at a faster rate. Obrela’s bleeding-edge solutions allow you to focus on your biggest business risks, rather than looking at global cyber threats. Restoring a reputation after such an incident takes time and resources.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2021

In November 2019, FBI issued a press statement urging all ransomware victims not to bow down to the demands of hackers as it not only guarantee the return of the decryption key but also encourages the criminals to populate the cyber attacks further. Never click on links sent by unknown senders on the mobile phones and laptops.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

As the world moves increasingly online, risk management professionals and business owners must continue to invest in the prevention of cyber threats. What happens in the minutes, hours and days after an attack is crucial. In the short term, a cyber attack will take unplanned time to deal with.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

However, at this moment in history, two particularly worrisome types of cyber attacks are cycling up and hitting local government entities hard: ransomware sieges and election tampering. Related: Free tools that can help protect elections I had a deep discussion about this with Todd Weller, chief strategy officer at Bandura Cyber.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Ransomware is one of the fastest-growing and most destructive cyber threats today. A recent Positive Technologies report found that 69% of all malware attacks now involve ransomware, and with the sums involved, it’s easy to see why malicious actors would eschew less lucrative cyber attack methods.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2019

SI-LAB detected hundreds of users that were impacted by this malware between March 18th and 26th of 2019. The last days of March 2019 are making headlines due to a targeted cyber attack involving a new variant of infamous EMOTET malware. SI-LAB detected that this attack started some days before the alerts were published.

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