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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.
MongoDB is warning that its corporate systems were breached and that customer data was exposed in a cyberattack that was detected by the company earlier this week. [...]
The Hunters International ransomware gang claimed to be behind a cyberattack on the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) that resulted in patients receiving personalized extortion threats. [...]
Frequent cyberattacks on America's schools are putting our children at risk. Urgent action is needed to protect students and families.
To safeguard against potential cyberattacks and outages, it is essential to be vigilant against common Active Directory attacks, Learn more from Specops Software about these attacks and how harden your defenses. [...]
CEO of CyTaka says offensive actions would create a deterrent against cyberattacks.
Telecom Operator Slowly Restores Voice ServiceUkraine's domestic security agency on Wednesday fingered Russian military hackers as being responsible for hacking Kyivstar, in a statement acknowledging damage to the telecom operator's digital infrastructure. Ukraine's top telecom operator was the target of a Tuesday cyberattack.
A new cybercrime marketplace, OLVX, has emerged and is quickly gaining new customers looking to purchase tools to conduct online fraud and cyberattacks. [...]
Ukraine's biggest telecom operator Kyivstar has become the victim of a cyber attack, disrupting customer access to mobile and internet services
Axiad's State of Authentication Survey also found nearly half of respondents think phishing is the most likely cyberattack, yet only 27% plan to use phishing-resistant MFA next year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Is in WashingtonUkrainian telecom operator Kyivstar was the target of a cyberattack that knocked internet access and mobile communications offline on the same day Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington to boost the case for additional military aid.
Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest telecommunications service provider serving over 25 million mobile and home internet subscribers, has suffered a cyberattack impacting mobile and data services. [...]
The Spanish police have arrested one of the alleged leaders of the 'Kelvin Security' hacking group, which is believed to be responsible for 300 cyberattacks against organizations in 90 countries since 2020. [...]