Cyber Threats to Government
Digital Shadows
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Exploring cyber threats to Government and Public bodies, including ransomware targets and initial access listings. The post Cyber Threats to Government first appeared on Digital Shadows.
Cyber Threat forces Canada to shut down 4000 government websites
CyberSecurity Insiders
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Can you believe that an unverified cyber threat has forced the Quebec government to shut over 4000 of its websites, all as a preventive measure to avoid extreme cyber troubles? The post Cyber Threat forces Canada to shut down 4000 government websites appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
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Resecurity Released a 2024 Cyber Threat Landscape Forecast
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Cybersecurity company Resecurity has published the 2024 Cyber Threat Landscape Forecast. Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies worldwide, has compiled a comprehensive forecast outlining the imminent threats and novel security challenges anticipated in the upcoming year.
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Beware: Malicious Android Malware Disguised as Government Alerts.
Quick Heal Antivirus
MARCH 21, 2024
In our high-tech world, sneaky cyber threats can pop up anywhere. The post Beware: Malicious Android Malware Disguised as Government Alerts. Lately, we’ve spotted sneaky malware on Android. appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.
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Cyber threat to VMware customers
CyberSecurity Insiders
AUGUST 3, 2022
Virtualization giant Vmware has issued an official cyber threat warning to all its customers about a vulnerability that can allow hackers to bypass authentication and take over the entire network and user interface. The post Cyber threat to VMware customers appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep
The Last Watchdog
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Acohido to share his ideas about the current cyber threat landscape, the biggest threats for businesses today, the role of AI and machine learning in cyberattacks and cyberdefence, and the most effective methods for companies to protect themselves. Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today?
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US government urges organizations to prepare for Russian-sponsored cyber threats
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 12, 2022
Though the feds don't cite any specific threat, a joint advisory from CISA, the FBI and the NSA offers advice on how to detect and mitigate cyberattacks sponsored by Russia.
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Law firms facing malware cyber threat
CyberSecurity Insiders
MARCH 1, 2023
From early this year, two malware variants targeted almost 6-7 law firms spread through two separate incidents, alerting whole of the world about the lurking cyber threat. NOTE 3 – Netherlands is top in the list of being under prepared from attacks targeting government agencies, especially law firms.
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Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises: How Far Should You Go?
Lohrman on Security
MARCH 31, 2024
With global cyber threats and other international tensions growing, what scenarios should state and local governments consider when conducting exercises to test their people, processes and technology?
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Government Shutdown Could Severely Impact U.S. Cybersecurity
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
federal government, concerns are mounting over the impact such an event could have on the cybersecurity of the United States. The threat of a government shutdown arises from the annual appropriation bills required to fund the government's activities and bureaucracy. ET on Sunday, October 1.
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In the News | State Governments Can Boost K-12 Cybersecurity
Security Boulevard
APRIL 2, 2024
This article was originally published on Government Technology on 3.11.24 From new laws to the K-12 “SIX Essentials Series,” the NIST framework and assessments from the Department of Homeland Security, schools have state backup and abundant resources at their disposal to combat cyber threats.
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How Critical Access Management Protects Government Entities from Cyber Threats
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The cost of cyber attacks globally in 2021, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, is expected to cost $20 billion. Those numbers add up to a big problem for government entities, which […]. The post How Critical Access Management Protects Government Entities from Cyber Threats appeared first on SecureLink.
Cyber Threat to Healthcare and Corona Virus Vaccine supply
CyberSecurity Insiders
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Amid fears that the newly mutated & detected Omicron variant of Corona could trigger a lockdown across the world, security experts warn that some group of threat actors probably funded by adversary governments are threatening to disrupt the healthcare services and vaccine supply meant to contain the spread of COVID-19 on a global note.
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Cyber Threats: The Financial System’s Top Risk
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 22, 2021
With cyber attacks against financial and banking institutions now a daily occurrence, cyber threats have become the biggest risk to the global financial system, according to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. There are cyber attacks every day on all major institutions now.
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From Compliance to Resilience: Cyber Governance as the Cornerstone of CISO Strategy
SecureWorld News
MAY 2, 2024
By spearheading cybersecurity programs, CISOs empower organizations to fend off cyber threats from criminal enterprises, insider risks, hackers, and other malicious entities that pose significant risks to operations, critical infrastructure, and even national security. underscores the heightened emphasis on governance.
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Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky apps on government-issued mobile devices
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Canada banned the Chinese messaging app WeChat and Kaspersky antivirus on government mobile devices due to privacy and security risks. The Government of Canada announced a ban on the use of the WeChat and Kaspersky applications on government-issued mobile devices due to privacy and security risks.
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2023 Predictions: Emerging Tech & Global Conflict Bring New Cyber Threats
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 25, 2023
As these tools continue to advance in 2023, developers will need to balance innovation with security, or it could have real consequences for businesses, individuals, and governments. The post 2023 Predictions: Emerging Tech & Global Conflict Bring New Cyber Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
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Now a Digital blue print to protect UK from Cyber Threats
CyberSecurity Insiders
DECEMBER 15, 2021
As Cyber Threats seem to be ever growing, the UK government has devised a National Cyber Strategy aimed to protect the UK from the threats lurking in the current cyber world. The post Now a Digital blue print to protect UK from Cyber Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
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Work from home increases Cyber Threats on Enterprises
CyberSecurity Insiders
MARCH 25, 2021
Cyber Threats have increased on enterprise networks and all thanks to the latest trend of work from home that is being practiced by most of the firms operating across the globe to prevent the spread of Corona Virus. The post Work from home increases Cyber Threats on Enterprises appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.
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Cyber Threat to Labor Day Weekend
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
FBI and CISA on a joint note issued a public alert that computer networks of government and corporate companies were on the verge of being targeted by a cyber attack on this coming Labor Day weekend, i.e The post Cyber Threat to Labor Day Weekend appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. on September 6th of 2021.
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Australia Is Forming a Squad for Combating Cyber Threat Groups
Heimadal Security
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
In the previous months, threat actors have been heavily targeting Australian companies, two of the most notorious cases being the leaking of data from Optus, the country’s second-largest telecom provider, and Medibank, the largest health insurance company in Australia. The […].
Kazakhstan Government Intercepting All Secured Internet Traffic
Adam Levin
JULY 19, 2019
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. Read more about the story here.
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Lohrman on Security
JUNE 11, 2023
For 25 years, cyber policies have evolved and grown as the breadth and impact of cyber threats skyrocket. So what happened, and what’s missing as we head toward 2030?
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Cyber threats to the 2022 Italian elections
Digital Shadows
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
When Mario Draghi formed a national unity government in February 2021, Italy was busy attempting to limit the spread. The post Cyber threats to the 2022 Italian elections first appeared on Digital Shadows.
Ukraine now faces cyber threats through Telegram messages
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 7, 2022
For the past three days, a group of government officials from Ukraine are getting telegram alerts urging them to look at the security of their respective accounts, as some unlawful login into their accounts was being noticed by Russia.
Russia-Ukraine War: 3 Cyber Threat Effects, 1 Year In
Digital Shadows
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
However, Russian advanced persistent threat (APT) groups did steadily support on-ground Russian military operations, with multiple efforts in the cyber domain. Russian-government–backed APT groups have waged a range of cyber attacks against Ukrainian targets since the beginning of 2022.
The Government of Taiwan Faces 5 Million Cyber Threats Daily
Hacker Combat
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
A report from government agencies in Taiwan indicates that the country faces over five million cyber probes and attacks daily. The report also warned of the rising Chinese cyber warfare, which targets the independent island. A Taiwan cyber official said that the damage from the hack was “not small.”
Indian government issues SOP to employees on Cyber Attacks
CyberSecurity Insiders
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Central government employees of India will receive a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Cyber Attacks by this month and suggesting measures to take before a cyber attack and steps to mitigate risks, if in case, an organization becomes a victim to a digital attack.
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Collaboration in Cyber Security is the Key to Combatting the Growing Cyber Threat. Here’s Why
IT Security Guru
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
There are many organisations who are doing great work globally to help combat the growing cyber threat, but they largely remain isolated. Greater collaboration with associations and entities in cyber security is the key to being stronger together as an industry when it comes to combatting cybercrime, but how can this be achieved?
Cybersecurity awareness: Train your employees and reduce cyber threats
IT Security Guru
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Furthermore, the Armed Forces run awareness campaigns to instruct their personnel about cyber threats and what measures authorized users may take to mitigate threats to military information systems and their vulnerabilities. The importance of cybersecurity awareness training. He is also a writer for Bora.
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Australian government announces Cyber Security skills program
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Australian government has for the first time announced a cyber security skills program that will act as a $14.9 Questcon’s Cyber Ready Program that has study material and training modules for students across primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.
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Salt Security, API Posture Governance, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
Security Boulevard
MARCH 8, 2024
CSF) release underscores the urgency of addressing evolving threats and now emphasizes the importance of governance in Cybersecurity. Salt Security, focusing on API Posture Governance, provides an API risk management platform that seamlessly aligns with the updated NIST CSF guidelines. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (CSF)
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Increasing Your Business’s Cyber Threat Intelligence
SiteLock
AUGUST 27, 2021
Winning the ongoing battle against cybercrime and criminals starts with understanding the nature of the threats and how to combat them. How high is your business’ cyber threat intelligence ? What is Cyber Threat Intelligence? This is not to be confused with GDPR , which governs general data protection.
U.S. Cyber Command Operation Targets ‘Real-life Cyber Threats’
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 12, 2022
Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) task force has conducted “its first offensive cyber effect operation against real-life cyber threats.” It was clear from many of the poll’s responses that many in the private sector feel their organizations have become sitting ducks for cyber attackers. The post U.S.
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U.S. Warns Space Sector of Escalating Cyber Threats
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 24, 2023
government has issued a warning to private space companies that foreign entities are actively trying to infiltrate and steal sensitive technologies and data from America's booming space industry. government is taking the issue seriously as space becomes increasingly important to national security and the economy.
Cybersecurity and government
CyberSecurity Insiders
JULY 7, 2021
Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) moderate certification was granted for the AT&T Threat Detection and Response for Government solution. AT&T Threat Detection and Response for Government is purpose-built in the AWS GovCloud (U.S.). Read full post.
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Email Security Guide: Protecting Your Organization from Cyber Threats
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 16, 2023
Solutions like Proofpoint, Cisco Email Security, or Symantec Messaging Gateway are ideal for large organizations due to their high-performance capabilities, extensive threat intelligence, and adaptability to the organization’s existing infrastructure.
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LockBit Ransomware Bounty: US Offers $15 Million In Reward
Security Boulevard
MARCH 3, 2024
In a landscape where cyber threats loom large, the hunt for cybercriminals intensifies. government to dismantle its operations. International cooperation against ransomware is essential in combating cyber threats and safeguarding digital infrastructures worldwide.
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Microsoft asks all Asian Nations to collectively fight Cyber Threats
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 31, 2021
Microsoft is urging all APAC nations to collectively fight cyber threats in the region. Cybersecurity Insiders has learned that the council will be arranging a meeting on a quarterly to discuss any modalities while sharing information related to cyber threats. isn’t it? .
Bulletin on Russia Cyber Threat
Security Boulevard
MARCH 23, 2022
The post Bulletin on Russia Cyber Threat appeared first on Hyperproof. The post Bulletin on Russia Cyber Threat appeared first on Security Boulevard. This post was originally written for Radical Compliance and has been reposted here with permission. The United States’.
Government Cyber Policy: The Way We Were, Are and Will Be
Security Boulevard
JUNE 11, 2023
For 25 years, cyber policies have evolved and grown as the breadth and impact of cyber threats skyrocket. The post Government Cyber Policy: The Way We Were, Are and Will Be appeared first on Security Boulevard. So what happened, and what’s missing as we head toward 2030?
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FBI Seeks Additional $64 Million in 2024 to Fight Cyber Threats
SecureWorld News
MAY 2, 2023
Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on April 27th requested an additional $64 million in funding to fight cyber threats in 2024. While measuring the immediate impact of the disruption of cyber criminals can be challenging, evidence suggests that that FBI's efforts are meaningful.
UN Breach Highlights Escalation of Cyber Threats
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The post UN Breach Highlights Escalation of Cyber Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard. The report claims that Russian-speaking cybercriminals sold access to the UN systems for months—from April through August of 2021.
Report Reveals Top Cyber Threats, Trends of 2023 First Half
SecureWorld News
JUNE 13, 2023
Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries.
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