Lohrman on Security

JANUARY 23, 2022

Recent cyber attacks against Ukrainian websites have focused global attention on the potential for wider online conflict. So what are the new cyber threats and potential scenarios to be prepared for?

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Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

That’s what this blog is all about, In it, I’m examining the changing landscape of cyber threats, looking first at the M&S cyber attack. Then, the focus of cyber attacks on retailers, and what lessons must be learned by business leaders and customers. Image credit xl.store – stock.adobe.com

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Lohrman on Security

MARCH 14, 2021

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In the digital age, cyber-attacks are a growing concern for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, targeted, and damaging, threatening data privacy, financial stability, and national security.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A report from insurer QBE predicts that the world will experience 211 significant cyber attacks this year, marking a 105% increase over four years.

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Lohrman on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Sophisticated social engineering attacks have led to hundreds of data breaches this year. What can be done? And what new resources can help?

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 15, 2024

were breached by cyber attackers in the last 12 months, a report has found. Almost all businesses in the U.K.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The post Defending Democracy From Cyber Attacks in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cyberattacks during the 2016 U.S. presidential election exposed vulnerabilities in voter databases across 21 states, marking a stark warning about the fragility of our electoral systems.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2025

If you ask a layperson which industries they expect to come under attack from cyberattacks, they'll probably highlight targets like banks, infrastructure, or big tech. But one of the most high-profile cyberattacks in 2024 was against Krispy Kreme. Is nothing sacred anymore, when even our doughnuts aren't safe?

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 4, 2024

Organisations providing services related to the Paris Olympics 2024 have an increased risk of cyber attack, a new study has found.

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Lohrman on Security

MARCH 6, 2022

New mandated reporting of major cyber incidents for all owners and operators of U.S. critical infrastructure seems closer than ever, thanks to new bills that are supported by the White House.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 2, 2025

However, there are a number of factors to consider before deploying a solution based on Advanced Cryptography, including the relative immaturity of the techniques and their implementations, significant computational burdens and slow response times, and the risk of opening up additional cyber attack vectors.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Australia saw a record surge in cyber attacks in 2024, with data breaches escalating. Experts warn of rising risks as hackers may exploit AI-driven tactics.

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Lohrman on Security

JANUARY 8, 2023

There are dark clouds on the horizon as well as conflicting forecasts regarding cyber insurance in 2023 and beyond. Where will the insurance market go from here on cybersecurity coverage?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 3, 2023

Modern cyber attacks are ingenious — and traditional vulnerability management, or VM, simply is no longer very effective. The consequences of a cyber attack can be devastating; from a rapid drop in brand reputation to loss of business and sensitive data. Cyber attacks can also invite lawsuits and can even be fatal.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2025

On April 28, 2025, a massive and unprecedented power outage swept across Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France, leaving millions without electricity and causing widespread disruption.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This newly... The post SADBRIDGE Loader Unveils GOSAR Backdoor in Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity News. Elastic Security Labs has revealed a significant evolution in malware development with the discovery of GOSAR, a Golang-based rewrite of the widely recognized QUASAR Remote Access Trojan (RAT).

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Read more about an attack campaign led by Iran-based cyberespionage threat actor Fox Kitten, and learn how to protect your company from this threat.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

new cyberattack rating system ranks incidents from 1 to 5, but experts warn businesses must go beyond awareness and strengthen their defences.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 6, 2025

The post Beware the Rise of the Autonomous Cyber Attacker appeared first on Security Boulevard. AIs growing sophistication signals a future in which networks can be compromised autonomously, and the industry must prepare for this near-term reality.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 20, 2025

Cyber attack data visualization bridges this gap, making technical cyber security data accessible to non-technical audiences. Cyber Attack Visualization: Key Techniques and Examples Heat Maps Heat maps visualize the intensity of events, such as the concentration of login attempts from specific geographic regions.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The outing of China-backed threat actor Volt Typhoon and Microsoft’s compromise by Russia-backed Midnight Blizzard provide important cyber security strategy lessons for Australia, says Tenable.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 16, 2022

One of the main culprits for these incredibly frustrating attacks has not so much to do with how a team functions or the protocols a company employs, but instead, it’s a procurement issue that results from supply-chain shortcomings and the hard-to-detect vulnerabilities layered into a particular device.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday said there are no indications that the cyber attack targeting the Treasury Department impacted other federal agencies. The agency said it's working closely with the Treasury Department and BeyondTrust to get a better understanding of the breach and mitigate its impacts.

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Lohrman on Security

JULY 18, 2021

Global leaders want to carve out specific areas of critical infrastructure to be protected under international agreements from cyber attacks. But where does that leave others?

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Lohrman on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2021

2021 will be remembered as the most disruptive year so far when it came to cyber attacks, with ransomware impacting businesses and governments — including critical infrastructure — as never before.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing often serves as the gateway to cyber attacks, opening the door to impactful follow-on activity like malware and ransomware deployment or access to internal networks, ultimately causing substantial financial losses. This rise is largely driven by financially motivated threat actors looking to maximize their profits.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A Ukrainian government source told Reuters that Kyiv’s hackers are behind the cyber attack that disrupted operations at the Russian state media company VGTRK on Putin’s birthday. Early on Monday, the cyber attack took offline the website of VGTR along with its Rossiya-24 rolling 24-hours news channel.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 21, 2024

CISA advisor Nicole Perlroth closed out ISC2 Security Congress’ keynotes with a wake-up call for security teams to watch for nation-state-sponsored attacks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2025

Marks and Spencer (M&S) confirms that threat actors stole customer data in the ransomware attack that hit the company in April. In April, Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S) announced it had been managing a cyber incident in recent days with the help of external cyber security experts.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2025

For the second time since we began writing this monthly report, weve seen a massive escalation of attacks against a small number of applications, and all of the attacks were blocked.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A cyber attack affected Ahold Delhaize USA brands, disrupting Giant Food, Hannaford, their pharmacies, and e-commerce services. A cyber attack hit the food giant Ahold Delhaize impacting US pharmacies and supermarket chains owned by the company.

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Lohrman on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Meanwhile, cyber attacks against critical infrastructure quietly grow, despite a lack of major attention. There are several cybersecurity trends that truly deserve top attention when we look back at 2023 — and they will get it.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Romanian energy supplier Electrica Group is investigating an ongoing ransomware attack impacting its operations. Romanian energy supplier Electrica Group suffered a cyber attack that is impacting its operations. “Electrica Group is under a cyber attack. The company serves over 3.8 ” reads the note.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2025

Hackers are exploiting the digital breadcrumbs your personally identifiable information (PII) that you leave behind daily to launch their cyber attacks. The post How Your Digital Footprint Fuels Cyberattacks and What to Do About It appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Lohrman on Security

JUNE 27, 2022

State and local governments need to prepare and respond to a new round of cyber attacks coming from groups claiming to be protesting the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade last Friday.

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Lohrman on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

As we head into the pivotal 2022 midterm elections this week, how prepared are states to ensure votes are properly counted and protected from cyber attacks? Here’s a roundup of recent developments.

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