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Reassessing cyberwarfare. Lessons learned in 2022

SecureList

For instance, according to the New York Times, in 2003, the United States made plans for a huge cyberattack to freeze billions of dollars in Saddam Hussein’s bank accounts and cripple his government before the invasion of Iraq. Taking sides: professional ransomware groups, hacktivists, and DDoS attacks.

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Who’s Hacking You?

Webroot

Pretending to be someone else, these hackers manipulate their victims into opening doors to systems or unwittingly sharing passwords or banking details. One of the most common methods of infiltration includes internet-based attacks, such as Denial of Service (DoS), Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) and DNS poisoning.

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The role of cybersecurity in financial institutions -protecting against evolving threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

With the widespread use of technology and the increasing amount of data being stored and shared electronically, financial institutions must ensure that they have robust cybersecurity measures in place to protect against evolving threats. Online banking phishing scams have advanced constantly.

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Surge in Malicious IoT Botnet Activity Raises Cybersecurity Concerns

SecureWorld News

Recent findings from Nokia's Threat Intelligence Report 2023 reveal a sharp increase in such malicious activities, highlighting the need for strong cybersecurity measures. However, this threat has since expanded globally, affecting various parts of the world.

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Should Your Organization Be Worried About Insider Threats?

IT Security Guru

The threat landscape Organizations are wise to prioritize cybersecurity strategy and adequate budgeting to protect their networks and valuable private data. DDoS, SQL injections, supply chain attacks, DNS tunneling – all pervasive attacks that can arrive on your doorstep anytime. Cybercrime is predicted to reach an alarming $10.5

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Group with numerous faces: chronicle of UltraRank’s deceptive JS-sniffer campaigns

Security Affairs

In its report, Group-IB Threat Intelligence experts provide evidence linking three campaigns with the use of various JavaScript-sniffer families – an instrument used by cybercriminals to steal text bank card data – previously attributed by cybersecurity researchers to various Magecart groups, to the same hacker group.

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Cloud Security Fundamentals: Understanding the Basics

eSecurity Planet

Apply strong network security: Use firewalls , intrusion detection systems , and other security measures to prevent malware, DDoS attacks, and unauthorized network access. Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA, while banking institutions must adhere to PCI DSS.