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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 3 months, 1 week ago

AI Is Accelerating Cyberattacks Faster Than Defenses

Okta's Brett Winterford on Identity Threats and Agentic AI RisksAI is accelerating cyberattacks, collapsing timelines and exposing new identity risks. Okta's Brett Winterford explains how attackers are using AI to scale phishing, exploit credentials and infiltrate enterprises - and what CIOs must do to defend against this rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Bank Info Security 9 Apr 2026, 10:00 a.m. Artificial Intelligence Credentials Cyberattack Exploit Okta Phishing Threat Landscape
Bank Info Security 3 months, 1 week ago

The Expanding Role of Cyberattacks in Modern Conflicts

Defense of Democracies' Mark Montgomery on Warfare Trends, Geopolitical ThreatsCyber operations now support military strategy rather than just acting alone. Mark Montgomery of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies warns that as militaries integrate cyber and kinetic action, private sector enterprises are facing greater exposure to geopolitical threats.

Bank Info Security 9 Apr 2026, 9:00 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Cyberattack Exposure Military Strategy Warning
Bank Info Security 3 months, 1 week ago

Mass. Hospital Diverting Ambulances as It Deals With Attack

Signature Healthcare EHRs, Patient Portal Offline; Some Cancer Care CancelledA Massachusetts healthcare system is diverting ambulance patients and is operating under downtime procedures as it deals with a cyberattack. The organization has also canceled certain cancer treatments, taken its patient portal offline and is unable to fill prescriptions at its retail pharmacies.

Bank Info Security 8 Apr 2026, 9:00 a.m. Critical Infrastructure Cyberattack Healthcare Outage