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Cyberattack is an intentional attempt to compromise computer systems, networks, or digital devices by exploiting vulnerabilities or using malicious software. Common techniques include malware deployment, phishing to steal credentials, ransomware to encrypt data for extortion, and denial-of-service attacks that disrupt availability. These actions aim to gain unauthorized access, manipulate data, or cause operational disruption.

For security professionals, cyberattacks represent critical risks requiring proactive defense measures such as patching known vulnerabilities, monitoring network traffic for anomalies, and enforcing strong authentication. Understanding attacker methods helps prioritize defenses on exposed systems and sensitive data. Effective detection and containment depend on timely threat intelligence and coordinated response to limit damage and restore normal operations.

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Bank Info Security 2 years, 3 months ago

Filipino Hacktivists Destroy Technology Agency Servers

Attackers Dismantle Department's Server Infrastructure, Delete Up to 25TB of DataA Filipino hacktivist group broke into servers owned and operated by the government's Department of Science and Technology and stole up to 25 terabytes of confidential data and backups. The hacking incident followed a series of successful cyberattacks against government agencies.

Bank Info Security 6 Apr 2024, 10:00 a.m. Backup Cyberattack Government Hacking Incident
Bank Info Security 2 years, 3 months ago

Change Healthcare Attack: Recovery Woes; Lawsuits Pile Up

Company Makes Progress Restoring IT Services, But Disruption LingersAs recovery from its Feb. 21 cyberattack continues, Change Healthcare and its parent company UnitedHealth Group are facing a growing pile of lawsuits, while health sector entities affected by the IT services disruption are dealing with a mounting stack of bills and other paperwork to catch up on.

Bank Info Security 6 Apr 2024, 10:00 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Cyberattack Healthcare Lawsuit Outage
Bank Info Security 2 years, 3 months ago

Judge Certifies 'Contract Class' in CareFirst Breach Lawsuit

Proposed Class Action in Cyberattack Has Faced Many Legal Ups and Downs Since 2015A federal judge has ruled to certify a "contract class" of more than 1 million CareFirst customers in a class action lawsuit claiming that the health insurer breached its contractual obligations to safeguard their data, which was accessed by hackers in a 2014 cyberattack.

Bank Info Security 3 Apr 2024, 10:00 a.m. America Breach Cyberattack Healthcare Lawsuit Proposal