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Internet in New Zealand disrupted due to a DDoS Cyber Attack

CyberSecurity Insiders

A Distributed Denial of Service attack shortly known as DDoS resulted in the disruption of internet services across New Zealand leading to shut down or temporary closure of businesses from afternoon today, i.e. September 3rd,2021. To those who are unaware of what is a DDoS attack, here’s a bit of explanation.

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Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile carrier brought down by a cyber attack

Security Affairs

Kyivstar, the largest Ukraine service provider, was hit by a cyber attack that paralyzed its services. The attack is linked to the ongoing conflict. Kyivstar , the largest Ukraine service provider was down after a major cyber attack. Of course, this is a challenge for us. ” reported Reuters.

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Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack

Security Affairs

This week a cyber attack hit the Government of Bermuda causing the interruption of internet/email and phone services. The attack impacted all the government departments. The public is advised that the Government Is currently experiencing internet/email and phone service interruptions. All Departments are impacted.

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Email Servers and Satellites will become key cyber-attack targets in 2023

CyberSecurity Insiders

Kaspersky, a security firm having roots in Russia, has released a prediction filled report stating email servers and satellites becoming key cyber attack targets in the year 2023. Email servers will also top the list of being attacked, as they will be exploited through zero-day vulnerabilities.

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Kazakhstan Government Intercepting All Secured Internet Traffic

Adam Levin

The Kazakhstan government is intercepting all HTTPS-encrypted internet traffic within its borders. Under a new directive effective 7/17, the Kazakhstan government is requiring every internet service provider in the country to install a security certificate onto every internet-enabled device and browser.

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Iranian Agonizing Serpens APT is targeting Israeli entities with destructive cyber attacks

Security Affairs

Iran-linked Agonizing Serpens group has been targeting Israeli organizations with destructive cyber attacks since January. Agonizing Serpens has been active since December 2020, it is known for its destructive wiper and fake-ransomware attacks against Israeli organizations.

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Cyber Attack disrupts Vodafone Portugal entire 4G and 5G Network

CyberSecurity Insiders

A malicious cyber attack has reportedly hit Vodafone Portugal servers, bringing the 4G and 5G network across the country to a complete halt since February 7th,2022. The 3G services offered by Vodafone to prepaid customers were restored within 2 hours of the cyber attack and the restoration work for 4G and 5G networks was underway.