Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Danish critical infrastructure was hit by the largest cyber attack on record that hit the country, according to Denmark’s SektorCERT. The packet was received by the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) packet decoder on the Zyxel device. “An attack that could be performed by sending a single packet towards the device.

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Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2021

The Belgian interior ministry was targeted by a “sophisticated” cyber attack, a spokesman told RTBF public television on Tuesday. The Belgian interior ministry was hit by a “sophisticated” cyber-espionage attack, the news was confirmed by a spokesman to RTBF public television on Tuesday.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Russia plans to disconnect the country from the internet as part of an experiment aimed at testing the response to cyber attacks that should isolate it. Russia plans to conduct the country from the Internet for a limited period of time to conduct a test aimed at assessing the security of its infrastructure.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Windows and Qualcomm bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Three new Ivanti CSA zero-day actively exploited in attacks Ukrainian national pleads guilty in U.S. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2022

While the Russian army is conducting coordinated missile and drone strikes in Ukraine experts observed Internet disruptions in the country. Global internet monitor NetBlocks reported widespread Internet disruptions in the country as a result of the attacks. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2025

Port of Seattle is notifying 90,000 people of a data breach after personal data was stolen in a ransomware attack in August 2024. In August 2024, a cyber attack hit the Port of Seattle , which also operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The attack impacted websites and phone systems.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2023

A cyber attack paralyzed the water controllers for irrigating fields in the Jordan Valley that are operated by the Galil Sewage Corporation. Some of the farmers disconnected their irrigation systems from the Internet and switched them to manual operation. consumers daily.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2021

T he percentage of ICS computers hit by a cyber attack in the second half of the year on a global scale was 33.4%, (+0.85% than H1 2020). Unlike past years, in 2020, experts did not observe seasonal fluctuations in cyber attacks. Which are most secure countries in H2 2020? than in 2019). and Ireland at 8.6.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2022

Ukrtelecom, a major mobile service and internet provider in Ukraine, foiled a “massive” cyberattack that hit its infrastructure. On March 29, 2022, a massive cyber attack caused a major internet disruption across Ukraine on national provider Ukrtelecom. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2020

The second security issue disclosed by Eade ties the was Avast AntiTrack downgrades browser security protocols to TLS 1.0. “Internet Explorer and Edge can be configured to use only TLS 1.2 “Microsoft periodically updates the cipher suites available to Internet Explorer and Edge. ” continues the advisory.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2025

“ The cyber-attacks granted attackers unauthorized access to classified information and sensitive data stored within several government ministries, including Economic Affairs and Communications, Social Affairs, and Foreign Affairs leading to the theft of thousands of confidential documents.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2025

Internet monitoring service NetBlocks confirmed a disruption in Nodexs connectivity following the attack on Tuesday night. Internet should work for many. “The attack on Nodex is one in a series of recent cyber incidents against Russia claimed by a Ukrainian group. Please reboot your routers.”

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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.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

After the disclosure of the flaw, the popular expert Robert Graham scanned the Internet for vulnerable systems. Yesterday, the popular expert Kevin Beaumont observed some of its EternalPot RDP honeypots crashing after being attacked. ” concludes the expert. ” concludes the expert. Pierluigi Paganini. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2025

is a US-based telecommunications company that provides broadband internet, cable TV, and phone services. is known for offering high-speed internet and competitive pricing in markets where it competes with larger providers. a leading Internet Service Provider with over 1.5 WideOpenWest (WOW!) Arkana claimed to have breached WOW!s

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Expansion of cybersecurity resources: The strategy expands the New York State Police's Cyber Analysis Unit, Computer Crimes Unit, and Internet Crimes Against Children Center. Maryland: The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has established cybersecurity requirements for hospitals under the Maryland Health Information Security Act.

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Joseph Steinberg

MAY 12, 2021

Over the ensuing years, experts have repeatedly pointed out that not only were many of the technology systems being deployed to improve the efficiency of fuel distribution infrastructure management introducing dangerous vulnerabilities, but that a cyber-attack against the operator of a fuel pipeline was eventually going to both occur and succeed.

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2021

Once an attacker gains access, they can exploit system vulnerabilities, gain access to sensitive data, install different types of malware, and launch cyber-attacks” reads the report published by the NASA’s Office of Inspector General. Pervasive weaknesses exist in NASA IT internal controls and risk management practices. •

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The cyber attack took place over the weekend and was discovered on Sunday morning, according to local media it might have impacted around 30% of Compal’s computer fleet. “According to the Internet PTT, 30% of the computers have been hit. . “According to the Internet PTT, 30% of the computers have been hit.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In these hours an alleged cyber attack on the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu made the headlines, but the KKNPP denies it. Worrying news made the headlines, the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) was hit by a cyber attack. Ramdoss, training superintendent and information officer at the power plant, said.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

Transportation Command in 2017, after learning that their computerized logistical systems were mostly unclassified and on the internet. .” That was Bruce’s response at a conference hosted by U.S. That may be necessary to keep in touch with civilian companies like FedEx in peacetime or when fighting terrorists or insurgents.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Massive DDoS attack brought down 25% Iranian Internet connectivity. The number of cyber attacks on Saudi Aramco is increasing. A cyber-attack on major banks could trigger a liquidity crisis, ECB President Christine Lagarde warns. OT attacks increased by over 2000 percent in 2019, IBM reports.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

A cyber attack forced Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago to take IT systems offline with a severe impact on its operations. The security incident severely impacted normal operations also causing the delay of medical care. The Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago took IT systems offline after a cyberattack.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

sPower , a US-based renewable energy provider, was the victim of a cyber attack that disconnected the US power grid operator from its power generation station. sPower , a Utah-based renewable energy provider was hit by a cyber attack, the incident took place in March. ” reported the E&E News website.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

A massive cyberattack hit Montenegro, officials believe that it was launched by pro-Russian hackers and the security services of Moscow. A massive cyberattack hit Montenegro , the offensive forced government headquarters to disconnect the systems from the Internet. said Dusan Polovic, a government official. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 28, 2024

A cyber attack started targeting the University Hospital Centre Zagreb (KBC Zagreb) on Wednesday night, reported the Croatian Radiotelevision. A cyber attack began targeting the University Hospital Centre Zagreb (KBC Zagreb), the largest Croatian hospital, on Wednesday night, according to a report by Croatian Radiotelevision.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2022

However, his experiment is a perfect example of how poor cyber hygiene can leave organizations vulnerable to cyber attacks. Russian state-sponsored cyber attacks can be devastating and leave hundreds of thousands of the Kremlin’s foes without water or electricity.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On February 12, 2023, a cyber attack halted operations at five production plants of German battery manufacturer Varta. On February 13, German battery manufacturer Varta announced that a cyber attack forced the company to shut down IT systems. billion in 2023. .

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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.

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2022

. “The FBI is informing academic partners of identified US college and university credentials advertised for sale on online criminal marketplaces and publically accessible forums. Crooks obtain the information by conducting spear-phishing and ransomware attacks, or other means. ” reads the alert published by the FBI.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2024

The cyber attack made the headlines because the U.S. “CISA is collaborating with private industry partners to respond to a recent compromise discovered by independent security researchers impacting Sisense, a company that provides data analytics services.” cybersecurity agency CISA published an alert on Sisense.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

When creating a BCP, the following guiding questions can serve as a starting point: How would the organization function if critical systems such as computers, laptops, servers, email, and the Internet were unavailable? It serves as a barrier between web applications and the Internet, identifying traces of various cyber attacks.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In this Spotlight edition of the podcast, we’re joined by Curtis Simpson, the Chief Information Security Officer at Armis. Curtis and I discuss the growing cyber risks posed by Internet of Things devices within enterprise networks. Curtis Simpson is the Chief Information Security Officer at Armis.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 5, 2022

Thousands of satellite internet users across Europe were disconnected from the internet by a cyber-event, experts suspect a cyber attack.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

In August, a cyber attack hit the Port of Seattle, which also operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, websites and phone systems were impacted. Media reported that the Port of Seattle, which also operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, suffered a cyber attack that impacted the websites, email and phone services.

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Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2020

NSA is warning of cyber attacks launched by foreign threat actors against organizations in the critical infrastructure sector across the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert warning of cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure across the U.S.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2022

Estonia announced to have blocked a wave of cyber attacks conducted by Russian hackers against local institutions. Undersecretary for Digital Transformation Luukas Ilves announced that Estonia was hit by the most extensive wave of DDoS attacks it has faced since 2007.

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