CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 28, 2021

Merseyrail, an England-based suburban rail network, has confirmed that it has become a victim of a sophisticated cyber attack and an investigation is in progress on this note. Serco and Abellio in a joint venture are operating Merseyrail and were handed over the contract of 25 years in 2003 that expires in 2028.

Ransomware 84

Ransomware Cyber Attacks Malware Encryption 84

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

Investigators determined that two hackers, known as Datastream Cowboy and Kuji, are behind the attack. After being released in 2003, he uses WiFi to commit attacks, program malware and steal credit card information. An industry expert estimates the attacks resulted in $1.2 2003 — Operation CyberSweep — The U.S.

Cybercrime 135

Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Hacking Banking 135

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In some instances, the attacker might choose to deploy ransomware across the network, encrypting important files and bringing operations to a halt. Throughout this entire process, the attacker may operate stealthily, attempting to evade detection by leveraging anti-forensic techniques and obfuscating their activities.

Social Engineering 131

Social Engineering Penetration Testing Engineering Malware 131

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

The CEH certification from the EC-Council was introduced in 2003 and is now in version 11. Key skills acquired include managing and encrypting a zero-trust environment, deploying VPNs and SSL/SSH encryption, analyzing firewall logs and configuring security controls, and mitigating vulnerabilities using packet capture and analysis.

Cybersecurity 120

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing System Administration Cyber Attacks 120

Spinone

JANUARY 22, 2020

The following old versions of Windows still have that vulnerability: Windows 7 Windows XP Windows 2003 Security patches for those versions haven’t been released in a long time, which makes them unprotected. Once the files are encrypted, the user sees a ransom notification that demands $300 in Bitcoin. WannaCry decryptor 2.

Ransomware 64

Ransomware Encryption Backups Phishing 64

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Beyond Identity Identity management 2020 Private Expel Managed security service 2016 Private Tigera Zero trust for K8s 2016 Private Intrinsic Application security 2016 Acquired: VMware HackerOne Penetration testing 2015 Private Virtru Data encryption 2014 Private Cloudflare Cloud infrastructure 2010 NYSE: NET.

Cybersecurity 128

Cybersecurity Technology Marketing Healthcare 128

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In 2003, one of the first pieces of malware designed to make money was discovered. Unlike its predecessors, who would only encrypt files, Petya would replace the computer’s master boot record with a ransom note, effectively rendering the computer unusable until a ransom was paid. It later evolved to also include file encryption.

Malware 140

Malware Ransomware Internet Internet 140