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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.
White House floats round two of regulations It sounds like the start of a bad joke: Digital trespassers from China, Russia, and Iran break into US water systems.…
Transport for London, the city's public transportation agency, revealed today that its staff has limited access to systems and email due to measures implemented in response to a Sunday cyberattack. [...]
Planned Parenthood has confirmed it suffered a cyberattack affecting its IT systems, forcing it to take parts of its infrastructure offline to contain the damage. [...]
American semiconductor supplier Microchip Technology Incorporated has confirmed that employee information was stolen from systems compromised in an August cyberattack, which was later claimed by the Play ransomware gang. [...]
How You Can Help Secure the Nation's Backbone From CyberattacksCritical infrastructure encompasses the essential services and assets vital to the functioning of society and the economy. Specializing in security in this field requires a deep understanding of the challenges and threats facing sectors such as energy, transportation, healthcare and water systems.
Transport for London on Monday Confirmed a Cybersecurity 'Incident'The transit authority serving metro London experienced a cyberattack that has led to subway riders experiencing problems with contactless payments for at least a second day. Transport for London said late Monday that is it "currently dealing with an ongoing cyber security incident."
Sophisticated social engineering is expected to accompany threat campaigns that are highly targeted and aimed at stealing crypto and deploying malware.
Oil and gas giant Halliburton has confirmed in a filing today to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that data was stolen in the recent attack linked to the RansomHub ransomware gang. [...]
Government body claims there is no evidence of customer data being compromised Transport for London (TfL) - responsible for much of the public network carrying people around England's capital - is battling to stay on top of an unfolding "cyber security incident".…
Transport for London (TfL), the city's transport authority, is investigating an ongoing cyberattack that has yet to impact its services. [...]