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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.
Tata Power Company Limited, India's largest integrated power company, on Friday confirmed it was targeted by a cyberattack
Consultancy firm Booz Allen has published a comprehensive report on Chinese-sponsored threat
American business magazine Fast Company reached out to its Executive Board members this week to let them know their personal information was not stolen in a September 27 cyberattack that forced it to shut down its website. [...]
The comprehensive, multiplatform framework comes loaded with weapons, and it is likely another effort by a China-based threat group to develop an alternative to Cobalt Strike and Sliver.
The recent Uber cyberattack shows us the myriad tactics employed by threat actors to breach corporate networks. Learn more about these tactics used and how to navigate IT Security. [...]
Hot on heels of Optus and Dialog breaches, criminals turn sights to insurance sector Mediabank, a private health insurer in Australia with 3.7 million customers, has confirmed today it is the latest business down under to fall victim to a digital break-in.…
Cyberattacks against critical infrastructure can cause massive societal disruption and take an enormous financial toll. Discover how to protect six key OT domains to help prevent ransomware and other threats to essential operations.
Insiders tell of struggle to access patient info, meds without working computers Computer systems are still down at CommonSpirit Health – America's second-largest nonprofit hospital network – more than a week after it was hit by a somewhat mystery cyberattack.…
Drone-based cyberattacks to spy on corporate targets are no longer hypothetical, one incident from this summer shows.
Killnet calls on other groups to launch similar attacks against US civilian infrastructure, including marine terminals and logistics facilities, weather monitoring centers, and healthcare systems.