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App cyberattacks jump 137%, with healthcare, manufacturing hit hard, Akamai says

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An analysis of customer data collected by content delivery network and internet services giant Akamai found that attacks targeting web applications rose by 137% over the course of last year, as the healthcare and manufacturing sectors in particular were targeted with an array of API and application-based intrusions.

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Ransomware is top cyberattack type, as manufacturing gets hit hardest

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The report, which covers 2021, reported ransomware as the top attack type; phishing and unpatched vulnerabilities as leading infection vectors; cloud, open-source, and Docker environments as the biggest areas of focus for malware; manufacturing the most attacked industry; and Asia the most attacked region.

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New DDoS extortion attacks detected as Fancy Lazarus group returns

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The attacks have been primarily targeting US and global organizations from a range of sectors including energy, financial, insurance, manufacturing, public utilities and retail. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Learn 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board and 6 steps for building a robust incident response plan.

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SonicWall warns customers about zero-day vulnerabilities

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Firewall and network security appliance manufacturer SonicWall is urging customers to take preventive actions after its own systems were attacked through previously unknown vulnerabilities in some of its products. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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Australian electric grid vulnerable to Cyber Attacks via Solar Panels

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And unless these devices are secure enough, their usage can invite more troubles,” said Alistair MacGibbon, the CSO of CyberCX. As Ransomware spreading gangs are particularly focusing on energy and manufacturing firms, the level of seriousness on scale increases to many folds, added Mr. MacGibbon.

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Siemens focuses on zero trust, legacy hardware, supply chain challenges to ensure cybersecurity of internal systems

CSO Magazine

The manufacturing giant that works across several different lines of business, including industrial, smart infrastructure, health care, financial services, is protecting its systems by focusing on three main areas: zero trust, supply chain, and legacy systems. Acquisitions mean systems integrations and can often bring cybersecurity risks.

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Researchers warn about continuous abuse of unpatched MikroTik routers

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MikroTik is a Latvian company that manufactures networking devices for the home, business and ISP markets around the world. What makes MikroTik devices particularly popular is the computing power and features they offer at a very competitive price point compared to home office and enterprise-grade devices from other manufacturers.