Threats
Mitigating the biggest threats in supply chain security
Four years on from the SolarWinds hack, supply chains should still be top of mind for businesses. Warnings from the NCSC have reinforced this message, but in the UK just 13% of business decision-makers describe supply chain security as a top priority. Perhaps they don’t realise how fragile and vulnerable software supply chains can be? […]
Cyber Attacks Arising from Microsoft Office Software
In today’s digital age, Microsoft Office has become a staple in offices and homes worldwide, facilitating communication, productivity, and document management. However, this widespread usage has also made MS Office software a prime target for cyber-criminals. Cyber attacks arising from Microsoft Office software have gained prominence in recent years, posing significant threats to individuals, organizations, […]
Insider Cyber Threats rise by Tech Layoffs
Technology companies in recent times have asked most of their employees to stay home because of the fast-approaching recession or by other factors. But security analysts say that such kind of knee-jerk reactions could spell trouble for the organizations as employees leaving the firm could turn into insider cyber threat out of frustration or anger. […]
United States offers $5 million rewards for Information on Cyber Attacks launched by North Korea
For the past 3-4 years, North Korea has been funding Kim Jong’s Nuclear ambition by launching cyber attacks leading to data breaches, stealing cryptocurrencies from exchanges and individual wallets, selling illegal arms to internationally acclaimed criminals such as terrorists, and conducting money laundering crime. In order to put a full stop to all such crimes, […]
Los Angeles offers security app to safeguard public WiFi users
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, shortly known as METRO in association with City of Los Angeles, are offering a security app to safeguard public Wi-Fi users from cyber threats lurking online. “LA Secure” is the free application that is available from January 3rd,2022 and will be open to Android and iOS platforms. The app […]
The Rise of Insider Threats in Verizon’s DBIR
This post was originally published by Jacob Serpa. Each year, Verizon releases its Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR). These reports evaluate the state of security each year, providing detailed statistics around leading vulnerabilities, which industries face the most breaches, and much more. In 2019’s report, there were interesting insights about insider threats. Read more here:https://www.bitglass.com/blog/the-rise-of-insider-threats-in-verizons-dbir […]
Trending Cyber Attack news of UK
1.) NHS of Cumbria located in North West England has disclosed recently that it has been targeted by more than 150 cyber attacks in the last 5 years. A report from BBC has confirmed the news that the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, which runs hospitals in Barrow, Kendal, Morecambe, and Lancaster was […]
Comcast to use AI to detect cyber threats on home routers
Comcast which offers telecommunication services and multichannel video services has announced that it is going to use the technology of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect malware intrusions and hacking activities on home routers and IoT devices. Xfinity xFi Advanced Security is the service that will use machine learning tools to automatically identify and block suspicious […]
A study on Cyber Threats to Automated Cars
Authorities in Japan are intending to launch a study on the cyber threats that could target self-driving cars. The research is meant to prepare the country’s law enforcement to deal with such attacks and keep the populace safe from any untoward incident. Self Driving cars are those which use internet access for navigation and Japan’s […]
Warning of GCHQ on Black Friday Cyber Threats
UK Cyber Intelligence Unit ‘National Cyber Security Center’ has issued a warning that the Black Friday sales could be targeted by cyber crooks from national and international levels. So, the UK’s cybersecurity defense agency, a part of GCHQ has warned all shoppers to stay cautious while shopping for the deal pickings. Readers of the Cybersecurity […]
