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1 year, 5 months ago
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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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Dark Reading
1 year, 5 months ago
CISA: Ivanti Vulns Chained Together in Cyberattack Onslaught
The threat actors are abusing the vulnerabilities to gain initial access, obtain credentials, and install malicious scripts on user devices.
The Register
1 year, 5 months ago
Trump 'waved a white flag to Chinese hackers' as DHS axed cyber advisory boards
'The homeland has never been less secure,' retired Rear Admiral tells Congress The Trump Administration gutted key cyber advisory boards in its first days, as expert witnesses warned Congress about dire risks posed by cyberattacks rooted in China.…
The Hacker News
1 year, 5 months ago
13,000 MikroTik Routers Hijacked by Botnet for Malspam and Cyberattacks
A global network of about 13,000 hijacked Mikrotik routers has been employed as a botnet to propagate malware via spam campaigns, the latest addition to a list of botnets powered by MikroTik devices
The Hacker News
1 year, 5 months ago
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [20 January]
As the digital world becomes more complicated, the lines between national security and cybersecurity are starting to fade. Recent cyber sanctions and intelligence moves show a reality where malware and fake news are used as tools in global politics. Every cyberattack now seems to have deeper political consequences. Governments are facing new, unpredictable threats that can't be fought with