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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.
Taiwanese chip maker ADATA denies claims of a RansomHouse cyberattack after the threat actors began posting the company's stolen files on their data leak site. [...]
How's your day going? Cryptocurrency exchange Binance temporarily halted its blockchain network on Thursday in response to a cyberattack that led to the theft of two million BNB tokens, notionally exchangeable for $566 million in fiat currency.…
Is it Putin? Is it the Norks? Is it a bored teenager? Roll the dice Lloyd's of London has reset its IT systems and is probing a possible cyberattack against it after detecting worrisome network behavior this week.…
Amid an economic downturn, cybersecurity staffing shortages, and endless cyberattacks, financially motivated attacks are the top concern among IT professionals.
Customers were allegedly sent texts demanding $1,300 or face having ID used in financial crime Aussie police have cuffed a 19-year-old Sydney resident accused of trying to extort money from victims of the recent cyberattack and digital burglary at national telecommunications provider Optus.…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in a public service announcement says that cyber activity attempting to compromise election infrastructure is unlikely to cause a massive disruption or prevent voting. [...]
Microsoft cybersecurity executive John Hewie explained cyberwar developments and what they mean for Western democratic policy going forward.
Optus confirmed yesterday that 2.1 million customers had government identification numbers compromised during a cyberattack last month. [...]
Responding to cyberattacks is extraordinarily stressful, but better planning, frequent practice, and the availability of mental health services can help IR professionals, a survey finds.
$22 trillion of global rated debt has 'high' or 'very high' cyber-risk exposure About $22 trillion of global debt rated by Moody's Investors Service has "high," or "very high" cyber-risk exposure, with electric, gas and water utilities, as well as hospitals, among the sectors facing the highest risk of cyberattacks.…
The Vice Society Ransomware gang published data and documents Sunday morning that were stolen from the Los Angeles Unified School District during a cyberattack earlier this month. [...]