Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2023

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) releases its first cyber threat landscape report for the health sector. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) releases today its first cyber threat landscape report for the health sector.

Cyber threats 98

Cyber threats Accountability Ransomware Healthcare 98

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The United States retail sector faced an especially aggressive wave of cyber threats, with phishing attacks mimicking major holiday brands [3] including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy increasing by more than 2,000% during peak shopping periods. This makes it easier to spot and shut down fake accounts and copycat websites.

Retail 116

Retail Scams Phishing Cyber threats 116

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Cloud services alerts increased by 20% due to rising cloud account usage, while malicious file alerts in phishing attacks remain high, exploiting users’ tendencies to open files.

Cyber Attacks 59

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 59

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

There’s a glut of innovative security solutions, to be sure, and no shortage of security frameworks designed to help companies mitigate cyber risks. Leading-edge cybersecurity systems in service today apply machine learning in some amazing ways to help large enterprises identify and instantly respond to cyber threats.

Accountability 201

Accountability Passwords Hacking Cyber Risk 201

Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2020

“Netsential confirmed that this compromise was likely the result of a threat actor who leveraged a compromised Netsential customer user account and the web platform’s upload feature to introduce malicious content, allowing for the exfiltration of other Netsential customer data.”

Government 364

Government Accountability Cyber threats Cyber Attacks 364

Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2022

Staying Ahead of the Distortion of a Cyber Attack? Each firewall, IDS, MFA, and email security is built to protect and stop cyber attacks. Given this fact, businesses should note the growing number of security issues and cyber threats. However, do most cybersecurity attacks happen the way it is portrayed?

Cyber Attacks 110

Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence Education Cyber Insurance 110

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The July 2024 ransomware attack that hit the City of Columbus, Ohio, exposed the personal and financial data of 500,000 individuals. On July 18, 2024, the City of Columbus, Ohio, suffered a cyber attack that impacted the City’s services. ” reads the update published by the City.

Ransomware 114

Ransomware Identity Theft Data breaches Cyber threats 114

Adam Levin

JULY 19, 2019

The introduction of a security certificate will help in the protection of information systems and data, as well as in identifying hacker cyber attacks of Internet fraudsters on the country’s information space systems, private, including the banking sector, before they can cause damage.”.

Internet 190

Internet Internet Government Banking 190

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Security firm Group-IB has estimated that in H2 2017-H1 2018 cyber attacks caused $49.4 Group-IB, an international company that specializes in preventing cyber attacks, has estimated that in H2 2017-H1 2018 cyber attacks caused $49.4 They account for 80% of all financial phishing sites. million (2.96

Cyber Attacks 108

Cyber Attacks Banking Cyber threats Phishing 108

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 26, 2024

The incident underscores the increasing vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats, particularly as digital systems become more integral to operations. Attacks like what the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport experienced represent a serious shift in what cybersecurity professionals should be focusing on.

Cyber Attacks 123

Cyber Attacks CISO Risk Cyber threats 123

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By that, I mean that data on individuals, their bank accounts, their credit card numbers, their buying habits, and many other aspects of their lives can be monetized or exploited in many different ways, some of which we're just beginning to understand." The other is that data is the new 'gold.'

Cyber Attacks 113

Cyber Attacks Risk IoT Cybersecurity 113

SecureWorld News

JULY 24, 2020

An overwhelming number of cyber threats. The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang were hit with an advanced and wide-ranging series of cyber attacks, reportedly causing disruption to the opening ceremony and the event's website. Approximately 40% of attacks on sports organizations involved malware. Among them?

Cyber threats 89

Cyber threats Passwords Ransomware Password Management 89

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Experts warn of cyber attacks against these systems launched by nation-state actors. “We determined whether DoD Components implemented security controls and processes at DoD facilities to protect ballistic missile defense system (BMDS) technical information on classified networks from insider and external cyber threats.”

Cyber Attacks 111

Cyber Attacks Media Encryption Authentication 111

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Group-IB, an international company that specializes in preventing cyber attacks, and a Swiss insurance broker ASPIS SA that owns CryptoIns project, have developed the world’s first scoring model for assessing cryptocurrency exchanges cybersecurity, allowing the exchanges’ clients to ensure their assets.

Insurance 95

Insurance Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Marketing 95

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

In 2019, a cybersecurity firm demonstrated security risks that could allow an attacker to disrupt engine readings and altitude on an aircraft. Government Accountability Office in 2020 about increasing risk due to connected aircraft technology developments. There was another warning from the U.S.

Software 264

Software Risk Artificial Intelligence Cyber Attacks 264

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 13, 2022

For the past 3-4 years, North Korea has been funding Kim Jong’s Nuclear ambition by launching cyber attacks leading to data breaches, stealing cryptocurrencies from exchanges and individual wallets, selling illegal arms to internationally acclaimed criminals such as terrorists, and conducting money laundering crime.

Cyber Attacks 91

Cyber Attacks Cryptocurrency Data breaches Cyber threats 91

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

SolarWinds Orion typically leverages a significant number of highly privileged accounts and access to perform normal business functions. Successful compromise of one of these systems can therefore enable further action and privileges in any environment where these accounts are trusted.". As a result, the U.S.

Cyber Attacks 98

Cyber Attacks Accountability Cyber threats Government 98

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The innovative and fast nature of AI enables attackers to automate, scale up, and fine tune social engineering attack methods and unknowingly expand the attack surface of organizations. So how exactly has AI compounded the issue of social engineering as a cyber threat, and what can businesses do about the evolving landscape?

Social Engineering 113

Social Engineering Engineering Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence 113

Digital Shadows

JANUARY 22, 2025

Were thrilled to unveil our latest threat landscape report for the finance and insurance sector, offering in-depth analysis of the evolving cyber threats facing this industry.

Insurance 65

Insurance Phishing Social Engineering Engineering 65

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Treasury Department announced sanctions against Iran ‘s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and its Minister of Intelligence over the cyber attack that hit Albania in July. We will not tolerate Iran’s increasingly aggressive cyber activities targeting the United States or our allies and partners.” .

Government 143

Government Cyber Attacks Hacking Cyber threats 143

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 22, 2022

In a study conducted between January 2021 to April 2022, researchers have identified that small-scale businesses were three times more likely to be hit by a cyber attack than large business counterparts.

Cyber Attacks 108

Cyber Attacks Cyber threats Passwords Cybersecurity 108

Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Rising Threat Landscape: Complexity With each passing day, the cyber threat landscape becomes more sophisticated, complicated, and aggressive. If you were being audited by the IRS, and suspected of tax fraud, you would engage an appropriately trained and experienced accountant.

Cybersecurity 268

Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Cyber Risk Risk 268

Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2025

People frequently fall for scams, phishing, and other attacks due to a lack of awareness, trust in seemingly legitimate sources, or simple human error. While advanced security measures are necessary, organizations and individuals should not overlook basic security practices or underestimate the effectiveness of simple attack methods.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Scams Engineering 52

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2024

In June 2024, Ukraine CERT-UA warned of cyber attacks targeting defense forces with SPECTR malware as part of another cyber espionage campaign dubbed SickSync. ” CERT-UA recommends reducing the likelihood of this cyber threat by minimizing the attack surface. .

Malware 127

Malware Spyware Phishing Cyber threats 127

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

Employees often reuse passwords between other services and accounts. Credential harvesting attacks via phishing emails are now a daily occurrence. We have entered a new era of cyber threats. Password leaks are commonplace.

Hacking 243

Hacking Passwords Internet Internet 243

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Cyber Crime Surge: During COVID-19 , cyber crimes shot up by 600%, showing how threats adapt to global changes. Shockingly, 96% of these attacks come through email.

Social Engineering 141

Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Cyber Insurance IoT 141

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Last month, the Port of Houston, one of the major US ports, was hit by a cyber attack allegedly orchestrated by a nation-state actor. One of the major US ports, the Port of Houston, revealed that it was hit by a cyber attack in August that had no impact on its systems. reads the joint advisory.

Password Management 144

Password Management Cyber Attacks Passwords Authentication 144

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 20, 2024

It helps detect anomalies, such as unauthorized access or suspicious activities that could indicate a cyber threat. They monitor user behavior on these devices to spot unusual activity that might indicate a malware infection or cyber attack.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Cyber threats Antivirus Firewall 52

Hacker Combat

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

According to Taiwan officials, the island is under millions of cyber-attacks, with over 50 percent of the attacks originating from China. Chien Hung-wei, the director of the cyber security department, told the parliament that the government of Taiwan faces over five million cyber-attacks and probes daily.

Cyber threats 59

Cyber threats Government Cyber Attacks Hacking 59

Digital Shadows

APRIL 8, 2025

Our insights are relevant across industries, highlighting how these attackers deliberately probe for defense weaknesses and prey on organizations struggling to keep up with the ever-increasing pace of cyber attacks. This allows them to respond freely and advance their attack. MSHTA Abuse for Defense Evasion Jumps 7.8%

Cyber Attacks 66

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Accountability 66

IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Establishing a well-defined process for staff departures is crucial not only for maintaining operational continuity but also for safeguarding sensitive information from potential cyber threats. These devices might contain sensitive data or access points that could be exploited by cyber attackers.

Cybersecurity 138

Cybersecurity Cyber threats Risk Data breaches 138

Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2022

This CSA provides an overview of Russian state-sponsored cyber operations; commonly observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs); detection actions; incident response guidance; and mitigations.” “This overview is intended to help the cybersecurity community reduce the risk presented by these threats.”

Malware 143

Malware Cyber threats Government Hacking 143

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 12, 2021

But the good news is that employees can protect their work environments from malicious threats by marking the suspicious emails as RED from their work email accounts. NCSC is encouraging small business users to use recently released security tool to protect their work environments from any kind of cyber threat.

Scams 121

Scams Small Business Cyber threats Cyber Attacks 121

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As cyber threats and risks to technology and sensitive data proliferate widespread, the dissemination of cybersecurity information and best practices through educational awareness activities is critical for organizations and citizens on a worldwide scale to make informed decisions in their daily lives and protect themselves online.

Authentication 127

Authentication Passwords Cybersecurity Data breaches 127

The Last Watchdog

JULY 17, 2024

Alarmingly, 85% of banks are predicted to be at risk from rising cyber threats. The increasing sophistication of cyber attacks, including phishing, malware, and man-in-the-middle attacks, poses a serious threat to both users and financial institutions.

Banking 100

Banking Mobile Cyber Attacks Encryption 100

Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) handled a record number of cybersecurity incidents over the last year, a 20% increase in cases handled the year before. With the increasing number and more innovative nature of cyber attacks, businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity.

Education 122

Education Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks Data breaches 122

Digital Shadows

JANUARY 27, 2025

Key Findings 2024 was the year cyber threats got quicker. Cyber attackers really picked up the pace, executing faster, more efficient breaches that pushed traditional defenses to their limits. Many organizations rely on RMM tools for help-desk support, enabling IT staff to take control of user accounts.

Scams 76

Scams Ransomware Accountability Social Engineering 76