SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). Identity Theft. Physical Manipulation, Damage, Theft and Loss. First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Web-based Attacks. Web Application Attacks. Data Breach. Insider Threat. Information Leakage.

Cyber threats 131

Cyber threats Insurance Cyber Insurance Ransomware 131

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

To make matters worse, geopolitical tensions are driving a dramatic increase in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. In its 2024 DDoS Threat Landscape Report , Imperva revealed a 111% increase in the attacks it mitigated from H1 2023 to 2024. Individuals risk identity theft, financial loss, and privacy violations.

DDOS 69

DDOS Encryption Data breaches Identity Theft 69

SecureWorld News

MAY 13, 2020

"Here is how we (CSN) define cybercrime: the kind of crime that is only happening because the internet exists [such as ransomware and DDoS attacks]. The other choice of crime is enhanced by the internet, like identity theft and credit card fraud," Judge said. Charity scams are another big one pulling at our heartstrings.

Cybercrime 66

Cybercrime Scams Small Business Identity Theft 66

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

With database access, thieves can use the data to commit fraud, blackmail, extortion, identity theft and to turn a quick profit by selling it to other criminals on the dark web. Distributed denial of service (DDoS) prevention: Tools that protect the site from crashing under the strain of DDoS attacks.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Cybercrime DDOS Malware 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Financial institutions face a range of cybersecurity threats, including phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks. These threats can result in the theft of sensitive customer data (PII), financial fraud, and reputational damage. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too.

Cybersecurity 99

Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Phishing Banking 99

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

In most cases, however, malware is about profiting from data theft by: Stealing consumer credit card information and other financial data. Tricking a target into providing sensitive information for identity theft. Gaining control of multiple computers to launch denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against other networks.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Advertising Spyware 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. They can be used to launch spam emails and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, leveraging hundreds of thousands of compromised computers.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While the dark web has many legitimate uses, such as providing a platform for political dissidents and whistleblowers to share information safely, it is also a breeding ground for illegal activities such as drug trafficking, hacking, and identity theft. As a result, it poses a significant threat to consumers and businesses alike.

Identity Theft 40

Identity Theft Cyber threats Social Engineering Encryption 40

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

DDoS (denial-of-service attack) – a type of a cyber attack which makes the site user wants to visit unusable by flooding it with malicious traffic. Account Hijacking – a type of identity theft, when a hacker hacks and steals someone’s account to perform malicious actions.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40