CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2022

Information is out that Costa Rica’s Public Health System was recently targeted by Hive Ransomware and the incident happened just after a few days of attack by Conti Ransomware Group. It is being reported that Hive encrypted around 30 servers out of 1,500 government servers and the estimated recovery time is unknown.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 28, 2022

Microsoft released a report that cloud applications are acting as catalysts for cyber attacks as it detected over 1.5 million attack attempts on cloud environments in a time frame of just 60 months. Third is the news related to file encrypting malware. million per month on an average.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2023

News is out that social security numbers of nearly 35,000 users were leaked in a cyber attack that could have emerged from a credential stuffing campaign launched by a state funded actor. According to the update provided by a source from PayPal, the attack took place on December 6 and was identified at the end of last month.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Council reported the issue to the National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to launch a detailed inquiry that is underway. However, information is out that those services are failing to open/connect due to some technical issues with certain ISPs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

Prima facie states that a portion of personal info, such as usernames, emails, and encrypted passwords, could have been accessed by the hackers. Often, such information is used by hackers to launch identity thefts, brute force attacks and other such digital invasions. billion in July 2022. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Microsoft has made it official that it has disabled macros across its office products to block malware cyber attacks. The post Microsoft disables macros to curtail Malware Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2023

The Australian government is set to issue a complete ban on ransomware payments after one of its major financial lenders became the target of a massive file-encrypting malware attack on March 16th this year.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Implement HTTPS Using HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) encrypts data transmitted between the user’s browser and the website. Data Encryption Encrypt sensitive data both in transit and at rest. Use strong encryption algorithms and manage encryption keys securely.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

London based Giant Group has confirmed that its IT infrastructure was suffering repercussions gained through a cyber attack on September 24th,2021 and all its phone, email and other payroll related servers were facing digital disruption.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2022

Related: The role of post-quantum encryption. This enables our adversaries to gain extremely valuable information and to steal, disrupt or even harm with simple keystrokes on a distant computer. Any agency required to report cyber incidents can face shareholder and consumer backlash, and thus they have been hesitant to report breaches.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2022

Which are the cyber attacks of 2021 that had the major impact on organizations worldwide in terms of financial losses and disruption of the operations? Bloomberg was informed about the payment by two people familiar with the attack. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cyber attacks). The pipeline allows carrying 2.5

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Hacker Combat

MAY 10, 2022

A cyber-attack is a malicious attack undertaken by cybercriminals against single or numerous computers, computer systems, networks, or infrastructures utilizing one or more computers. The goal is to interrupt the victim’s business operations or steal important information. Phishing emails are one way to do it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 31, 2021

A Cyber Attack on one of the technology suppliers to Canada Post has reportedly resulted in the leak of information of more than 950,000 customers. And out of an abundance of caution has also informed 44 of its customers about the data breach to prevent any identity frauds in the future. .

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 3, 2021

Protecting Medical Data Against a Cyber-Attack Pandemic. Cyber criminals are always eager to take advantage of emergencies to further launch their nefarious actions. Besides dealing with the public health pandemic, healthcare providers must deal with another pandemic: cyber-attacks. An expanding attack surface.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2022

Second is the news related to Baton Rouge General Health System (GHS), a healthcare service provider that disclosed yesterday that it was hit by a cyber attack in June this year leaking patient details to hackers. Third is the news related to Napa Valley College, which released a press statement admitting a ransomware attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 18, 2022

Ireland Health Service (HSE) was cyber-attacked by CONTI Ransomware group in mid last year and news is now out that 80% of the data been stored on the servers of the healthcare services provider was encrypted by the said a gang of criminals. And the result on whether the information truly belonged to HSE is awaited! .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Second, The Australian Cyber Security Centre( ACSC) has issued a public statement that companies operating in healthcare, food distribution and energy sector are super-vulnerable to sophisticated cyber attacks that could end up in information steal.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack. A secure network starts with a strong password policy.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

According to the advisory issued by NASA, the number of phishing attempts doubled in the past few days, at the same time the number of malware attacks on its systems has grown exponentially. Continue to protect NASA sensitive information in accordance with NASA policies, including encrypting NASA emails containing sensitive information.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 21, 2021

This helps users work more efficiently from home, but it also means more information is unprotected and available for cybercriminals to grab. Yet, especially in industries like fintech, a breach of customer information could be an unfortunate risk that shuts the operation down before it begins. Devaluing Data: Take Away Their Profit.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 27, 2021

A statement released by the company states that the Gyrodata servers were hit by a file-encrypting malware spread by REvil ransomware group and a portion of data was accessed and stolen by the hacker/s. . The post Ransomware Cyber Attack on Mining firm Gyrodata appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 3, 2021

Protecting Medical Data Against a Cyber-Attack Pandemic. Cyber criminals are always eager to take advantage of emergencies to further launch their nefarious actions. Besides dealing with the public health pandemic, healthcare providers must deal with another pandemic: cyber-attacks. An expanding attack surface.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

If consumers believe that their personal and financial information is not secure, they may be hesitant to engage in real estate transactions. This can lead to frustration and inconvenience for buyers, sellers, and lenders. Erosion of consumer trust: Cyberattacks can erode consumer trust in the real estate industry.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

500 million in funding for healthcare information technology: This funding will support the acquisition of cybersecurity tools, training, and IT modernization. The rule emphasizes data encryption, access controls, and vulnerability management. The rule emphasizes data encryption, access controls, and employee training.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 15, 2020

While the Coronavirus is spreading worldwide, a massive cyber attack hit the town hall of Marseille and the metropolis. The National Information Systems Security Agency (Anssi) confirmed that the attack crippled some 300 machines in the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolis as well as in Martigues ( Bouches-du-Rhône ).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

A sophisticated cyber attack launched on the visa website of French government has led to a data breach where sensitive info related to applicants such as nationalities, birth dates and passport numbers were exposed to hackers. France-based media channels report that the incident could be a state funded attack.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

However, detailed information about the vector used to spread the malware are unknown. Sample information. The file downloaded from this censorship free file hosting is actually a chunk of 125KB random looking bytes, suggesting it would likely be some binary payload protected with strong encryption. Technical Analysis.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cybercriminals can profit by stealing sensitive information and selling it on the dark web to other criminals. They could leak classified information to damage the reputation of target organizations or just prove their point to the public. They wouldn’t say no to corporate intellectual property since it can be used for further attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2021

A ransomware attack that took place on Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) in March this year is said to have leaked personal info of students, parents, and employees to hackers and that includes some super-sensitive info such as bank account information like wire transfer details of vendors. .

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Experts warn of cyber attacks against these systems launched by nation-state actors. Back on March 14, 2014, the DoD Chief Information Officer announced the DoD plans of implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security controls to improve cybersecurity of systems. . ” reads the DoD report.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 22, 2024

The increase in work-from-home for employees has led to multiple cyber attacks, data breaches, and financial fraud. Information confidentiality is compromised by security incidents. A significant breach is observed in consumer data encryption during a ransomware attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2022

Local governments need security because of the high level of stored sensitive information and number of systems they use to share data with state and federal government programs. A coordinated attack in the fall of 2019 hit 22 smaller Texas communities at once for a combined ransom of $2.5 Then, 2020 happened and much of that changed.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 16, 2021

Today, tactical cyber strikes can come from a variety of operatives – and they may have mixed motives, only one of which happens to be helping a nation-state achieve a geo-political objective. Information is weaponizable. Keep info moving around in the Cloud – and keep it strongly encrypted. This is truer today than ever before.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2024

In April, a cyber attack hit the Hospital Simone Veil in Cannes (CHC-SV), impacting medical procedures and forcing personnel to return to pen and paper. Non-urgent surgical procedures and consultations scheduled at the time of the attack were postponed. .

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 28, 2022

Compared to OTR (Off-the-Record) which basically allows single-user type of secure and encrypted communication the OMEMO protocol actually allows multi-user type of data and information exchange further strengthening the protocol's position on the market for secure mobile IM (instant messaging) applications.

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2023

“The indictment charges Gallo with one count of transmitting a program, information, code, and command to cause damage to a protected computer, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1030(a)(5)(A) and (c)(4)(B)(i).” It was the first time that the attacks were publicly disclosed, they took place in March, July, and August 2021 respectively.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

International mobile virtual network operator Lyca Mobile announced it has been the victim of a cyber attack that disrupted its network. The company issued a statement to announce it has been the victim of a cyber attack that disrupted its network. ” reads the statement published by the company.

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