Cyber Attacks
Sophos warns about simultaneous Cyber Attacks
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has warned that many organizations across the globe are being targeted by simultaneous cyber-attacks, where a single corporate network is hit by multiple attackers. Research claims that the time frame to launch simultaneous cyber attacks varies and can be anything between a few days, weeks, or months. In most cases, cyber attacks […]
Cyber Attacks now being targeted as the next state level weapons
According to a security report published by Check Point Research (CPR), some nations are using cyber attacks as state level weapons to terrorize politicians and country populace. The midyear report highlighted two terms ‘Country Extortion’ and State affiliated ‘Hacktivism’ and stressed on the fact that these two terms will emerge as a major threat in […]
Encryption tools to withstand Cyber Attacks from Quantum Computers
United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has acknowledged a group of encryption tools that have the potential to endure cyber attacks launched from quantum computers. We already know that every technology has its pros and cons and any mind can use it anytime against mankind. Similarly, Quantum Computers can also launch sophisticated […]
Over 65% of companies were targeted twice with cyber attacks within a year
A recent study made by security management firm Cymulate has confirmed that 65% of companies have suffered cyber attacks for the second time within one year. Disappointingly, 40% of businesses were targeted two times within 12 months, while 10% of them were hit multiple times within a year’s time frame. According to a report titled […]
Russia warned the West against cyber attacks and threatened direct military warfare
Russia is saying that western nations like the United States and the UK are launching cyber attacks on its critical infrastructure in the name of “Glory of Ukraine”. The Putin-led nation warned about direct military warfare if the west doesn’t tone down its acts, as it might lead to serious consequences. As soon as Vladimir […]
Kaspersky confirms SMBs are sureshot targets for Hackers
Recent research conducted by Kaspersky has confirmed that Small and Medium Scale businesses are becoming Sureshot targets for cybercriminals, than larger enterprises. In a study conducted between January 2021 to April 2022, researchers have identified that small-scale businesses were three times more likely to be hit by a cyber attack than large business counterparts. What’s […]
Russia launched multiple cyber attacks on Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest has experienced multiple numbers of cyber threats from Russian Federation and the reason is that Ukraine had fair enough of chances to win the competition through Kalush Orchestra. Killnet hacking group that is being funded by Kremlin was assigned the duty to disrupt the servers of Eurovision to block Ukraine winning all […]
Google is protecting Ukraine from State Sponsored Cyber Attacks of Russia
Russia is not only indulging in a physical war with Ukraine, but has been consistently attacking it on a digital note via cyber attacks. But thankfully, God and Google seem to be on the side of Ukrainians, as the former has been saving most of them from the physical war, while the latter has been […]
Microsoft confirms Russian Cyber Attacks on Ukraine coincided with Military Strikes
Microsoft’s Digital Security Unit has confirmed that Russian cyber attacks on Ukraine were timed in such a way that they coincided with the timing of military strikes. The American technology giant stated the attacks were timed just before military attacks to either weaken the target digitally or to double strike it in such a way […]
Work from home culture could fuel Russian Cyber Attacks
Intelligence agencies from the west have issued a special alert yesterday stating that the Work from Home (WFH) culture could add fuel to Russian Cyber Attacks and may rise their success score from 30% to 70%. An alert issued by Five Eyes Alliance comprising countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK and US cautioned […]
