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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.
WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, is investigating a cyberattack that has disrupted access to some internal systems as it responds to the breach. [...]
With Tehran’s military weakened, digital retaliation likely, experts tell The Reg The current Israel–Iran military conflict is taking place in the era of hybrid war, where cyberattacks amplify and assist missiles and troops, and is being waged between two countries with very capable destructive cyber weapons.…
Analysts Warn US Infrastructure May Be Next as Iran Plans Missile Strike ResponseIsrael’s strike on Iranian military and nuclear targets has triggered fears of retaliatory cyberattacks, with analysts warning that Tehran may escalate disruptions against U.S. and Israeli critical infrastructure through proxy campaigns, brute-force attacks or coordinated DDoS strikes.
Also: Trump's Rollback of Cyber Rules, 23andMe's Privacy BacklashIn this week's update, four editors with ISMG unpack the sharp rise in software supply chain cyberattacks, U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping cybersecurity executive order, and the data privacy backlash over 23andMe's bankruptcy and sale to the highest bidder.
These groups suffered three times the cyberattacks as the year previous, with DDoS attacks dominating and vulnerability scans and SQL injection also more common.
Victoria's Secret has restored all critical systems impacted by a May 24 security incident that forced it to shut down corporate systems and the e-commerce website. [...]
VulnCheck's Garrity on the Uncertainty of the CVE Ecosystem and EUVD's LimitationsFunding shortages and incomplete coverage in critical vulnerability databases are increasing the risk for defenders. Patrick Garrity, security researcher at VulnCheck, discusses how data gaps and scoring confusion hinder response strategies for potential cyberattacks.
Erie Insurance and Erie Indemnity Company have disclosed that a weekend cyberattack is behind the recent business disruptions and platform outages on its website. [...]
It's unclear what kind of cyberattack occurred, but UNFI proactively took certain systems offline, which has disrupted the company's operations.
A milestone in cyberattack recovery – but deliveries will take a while and normal service not yet back UK retailer Marks & Spencer has reinstated online orders for some customers, marking a major milestone in its recovery from a cyberattack in April.…
United Natural Foods, Inc. Launches Investigation, Confirms IT Systems BreachA cyberattack on United Natural Foods, the largest U.S. health food distributor and a key Whole Foods supplier, has disrupted the company's fulfillment operations, prompting a notification to law enforcement and a forensic investigation as it works to restore affected systems.
United Natural Foods shut down some of its systems on June 5 after spotting network intruders North American grocery wholesaler United Natural Foods told regulators that a cyber incident temporarily disrupted operations, including its ability to fulfill customer orders.…
United Natural Foods (UNFI), North America's largest publicly traded wholesale distributor, was forced to shut down some systems following a recent cyberattack. [...]
PLUS: Doxxers jailed; Botnets bounce back; CISA questioned over app-vetting program closure; And more Infosec in Brief If a cyberattack hit critical infrastructure in the US, it would likely crumble, former deputy national security adviser and NSA cybersecurity director Anne Neuberger said last week.…