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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.
Cyberattackers downed a quarter of the hardware giant's entire IT apparatus. Now, before the company can recover, they're going after individual branches.
Ace Hardware confirmed that a cyberattack is preventing local stores and customers from placing orders as the company works to restore 196 servers. [...]
U.S. mortgage lending giant Mr. Cooper was breached in a cyberattack that caused the company to shut down IT systems, including access to their online payment portal. [...]
U.S. mortgage lending giant Mr. Cooper was breached in a cyberattack that caused the company to shut down IT systems, including access to their online payment portal. [...]
Aerospace giant Boeing is investigating a cyberattack that impacted its parts and distribution business after the LockBit ransomware gang claimed that they breached the company's network and stole data. [...]
Won't say if it's LockBit, but LockBit appears to have claimed credit. Maybe payment, too Boeing has acknowledged a cyber incident just days after ransomware gang LockBit reportedly exfiltrated sensitive data from the aerospace defence contractor.…
Of course, he would say that, wouldn't he? As the expiration date for the Feds' Section 702 surveillance powers draws closer, FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned a US Senate committee that his agents may not be able to stop the next major cyberattack if lawmakers allow the contentious spying authorization to lapse.…
The aerospace giant said it's alerting customers that its parts and distribution systems have been impacted by cyberattack.
Christopher Wray tells the US Senate that more US infrastructure will be targeted for cyberattacks in the wake of the Gaza conflict.
Learn how Britvic eliminates blind spots in Operational Technology systems Webinar Cyberattacks on industrial control systems are becoming more common, and there isn't likely to be a let up any time soon.…
The wider availability of turnkey cyberattack kits in the criminal underground is leading to a glut of campaigns using remote access Trojans (RATs)
The British Library has been hit by a major IT outage affecting its website and many of its services following a "cyber incident" that impacted its systems on Saturday, October 28. [...]
US outfit scrambles to repair operations, restore processing of online orders Ace Hardware appears to have been the latest organization to succumb to a cyberattack, judging by its website and a message from CEO John Venhuizen.…
Politicians are suggesting massive cuts to CISA's budget, threatening its missions to secure federal networks and help critical infrastructure operators fend off cyberattacks.
Politicians are suggesting massive cuts to CISA's budget, threatening its missions to secure federal networks and help critical infrastructure operators fend off cyberattacks.
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) is warning that many of its online services are offline after suffering a cyberattack over the weekend, on Saturday, October 28. [...]