Attacks
Cyber Attacks could easily sink Cruise Ships says Government of UK
The Government of UK has made it official that Cruise Ships can be cyber attacked by hackers and can be made to sink, causing untold loss to lives on-board. This dire warning comes from the “Cyber Security for Ships” code of practice, written by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and Distributed by Whitehall on […]
Trump sanctions Iranian nationals for launching Cyber Attacks on US Banks
Trump Administration on a recommendation from the Treasury Department of United States has imposed sanctions on seven Iranian Nationals and an Iran based Security Company named ‘ITSec Team’ for playing an active role in launching cyber attacks against several US Financial systems. The sanctions were pressed against 11 entities and individuals for supporting Iran’s Elite […]
Hackers launch Cyber Attacks on the government Website of Fayette County
Hackers launched Cyber Attacks on the government website of Fayette County locking down staff from accessing email accounts. Michael King, the County’s IT Director reported that the email systems of the county witnessed a break-in last week perhaps to gain access in order to send spam email or to perpetuate malware such as ransomware. “I […]
Over 6 billion Cyber Attacks were recorded in 2016
A recent survey taken up by NTT Communications reveals that over 6 billion cyber attacks were recorded in 2016 and the number will surge up in the current year. The reason for the surge in attacks is due to the fact that record numbers of consumers are using online services related to news, video entertainment, […]
Microsoft issues alert over Weaponized Virtual Machines on the Cloud
To all those who think cloud infrastructure as a ‘Safe Heaven’ from cyber attacks, here’s an alert issued by Microsoft. In its recently released Security Intelligence Report Volume 22, the software giant has disclosed that hackers are nowadays hitting targets secured on the cloud. The Redmond giant has declared that a threat scenario is being […]
Network Segmentation could protect your small business network from Cyber Attacks
Security has become an important issue to focus on small businesses that rely on websites, smartphones, and connected devices. Thus, a network security company called Tufin has released an info graphic titled “ Making Security Manageable Through Network Segmentation” which introduces us to a new concept called network segmentation. The report suggests that “Network Segmentation” […]
These are the Cyber Attacks which your company is likely to face
Are you sure that your company has the ability to thwart cyber attacks on any range? If not, you better follow this article to know more about the five most common successful cyber attacks which are hitting the corporate world. Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)– APT has turned into a huge menace to the digital world […]
Password Security Bible fails to curb Cyber Attacks!
Bill Burr’s bible on password security which was introduced to the world in 2003 has failed to curb cyber attacks. This was admitted by Bill in his recent interaction with Wall Street Journal. While working for US government, Mr. Burr wrote a password bible to help guide the digital world on the safest practices to […]
Cyber Attack on at least one bank a week!
According to the latest survey conducted by UK’s city watchdog The Financial Conduct Authority, cyber hackers are targeting at least one bank in a week from 2016, compared to five in 2014. And the watchdog adds in its report that most attacks go unnoticed, as banks try to cover up the issue in an attempt […]
Ransomware attacks rise on tax professionals says IRS
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) predicts that tax professionals working across America will now on be targeted by hackers launching ransomware cyber attacks. IRS has specified in its media briefing that some handful of tax practitioners working for renowned firms have already been victimized by ransomware and more names are soon to follow. […]
