Dark Reading
3 years, 4 months ago
Microsoft Azure Warns on Killnet's Growing DDoS Onslaught Against Healthcare
DDoS cyberattack campaigns from the pro-Russian group have spiked significantly.
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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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The Hacker News
3 years, 4 months ago
THN Webinar: 3 Research-Backed Ways to Secure Your Identity Perimeter
Think of the typical portrayal of a cyberattack. Bad guy pounding furiously on a keyboard, his eyes peeking out from under a dark hoodie. At long last, his efforts pay off and he hits the right combination of keys. "I'm in!" he shouts in triumph
Bleeping Computer
3 years, 4 months ago
Latitude cyberattack leads to data theft at two service providers
Latitude Financial Services (Latitude) has published a notice on its website today informing that it has suffered a ransomware attack that resulted in the theft of some customer data. [...]
Dark Reading
3 years, 4 months ago
Why Healthcare Boards Lag Other Industries in Preparing for Cyberattacks
Only by working collaboratively can boards and security leaders make progress and agree about cybersecurity threats and priorities.
The Hacker News
3 years, 4 months ago
Fortinet FortiOS Flaw Exploited in Targeted Cyberattacks on Government Entities
Government entities and large organizations have been targeted by an unknown threat actor by exploiting a security flaw in Fortinet FortiOS software to result in data loss and OS and file corruption
The Hacker News
3 years, 4 months ago
How to Apply NIST Principles to SaaS in 2023
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is one of the standard-bearers in global cybersecurity. The U.S.-based institute’s cybersecurity framework helps organizations of all sizes understand, manage, and reduce their cyber-risk levels and better protect their data. Its importance in the fight against cyberattacks can’t be overstated