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Palermo ransomware attack: Vice Society claims responsibility as city details recovery strategy

Palermo ransomware attack: Vice Society claims responsibility as city details recovery strategy
The Italian municipality is attempting to defy attackers by restoring its systems from backups
10 Jun 2022
WithSecure CTO: Industry needs to do a better job of targeting ransomware supply chains

WithSecure CTO: Industry needs to do a better job of targeting ransomware supply chains
The centralisation of services and tools for hackers should represent a point of vulnerability for those fighting cyber crime
1 Jun 2022
Fresh Microsoft Office zero-day executes code on fully patched applications

Fresh Microsoft Office zero-day executes code on fully patched applications
Malicious documents saved in Rich Text Format are especially concerning since they can execute code without even being opened
30 May 2022
What is hacktivism?

What is hacktivism?
From Anonymous to Omega, here’s everything you need to know about hackers with a conscience
27 May 2022
Linux-based Cheerscrypt ransomware found targeting VMware ESXi servers

Linux-based Cheerscrypt ransomware found targeting VMware ESXi servers
Cheerscrypt malware could cause severe disruption to companies using the virtualisation software
26 May 2022
Open source packages with millions of installs hacked to harvest AWS credentials

Open source packages with millions of installs hacked to harvest AWS credentials
Two popular open source packages used by Python and PHP developers have been quietly compromised with successful attacks already being reported
24 May 2022
What is cyber warfare?

What is cyber warfare?
We explain what cyber warfare is and why you need to pay attention to the threats posed
20 May 2022
Russian hackers declare war on 10 countries after failed Eurovision DDoS attack

Russian hackers declare war on 10 countries after failed Eurovision DDoS attack
Italian police thwart cyber attacks on Eurovision's voting systems from the Russian-linked hacker group Killnet after the same group targeted public s…
16 May 2022
The rise of double extortion ransomware

The rise of double extortion ransomware
With the use of this tactic increasing, we look at how you can protect your business
13 May 2022
WannaCry's ghost is still wreaking havoc

WannaCry's ghost is still wreaking havoc
A retooled version of the infamous ransomware strain continues to haunt corporate networks around the world
12 May 2022
IoT privacy and security concerns 

IoT privacy and security concerns
We take a look at what's needed to really secure internet-connected devices
6 May 2022
Rental car company Sixt confirms cyber attack, leaves scores of UK customers in the dark

Rental car company Sixt confirms cyber attack, leaves scores of UK customers in the dark
The rental car giant announced a cyber attack on Sunday and has been largely uncontactable for days, but insists disruption is temporary and minimal
3 May 2022
How do you become an ethical hacker?

How do you become an ethical hacker?
We examine what certifications do you need, what jobs are available and how much you can expect to be paid
29 Apr 2022
DDoS attacks surge to record numbers in 2022 as a result of Russia-Ukraine war

DDoS attacks surge to record numbers in 2022 as a result of Russia-Ukraine war
Cases this year saw some of the longest-lasting DDoS attacks ever seen as hacktivists assembled to take on their enemies in the ongoing cyber war betw…
26 Apr 2022
Russian-affiliates believed to be behind cyber attacks on wind turbines firms

Russian-affiliates believed to be behind cyber attacks on wind turbines firms
Three German-based renewable energy companies attacked as country attempts to wean itself off Russian oil
26 Apr 2022
What is the LAPSUS$ group and who is behind the criminal operation?

What is the LAPSUS$ group and who is behind the criminal operation?
The most prolific cyber criminals of 2022 have largely evaded identification for months despite being anything but secretive in the way they work
26 Apr 2022
LAPSUS$ breached T-Mobile systems, stole source code

LAPSUS$ breached T-Mobile systems, stole source code
T-Mobile has denied that the hackers obtained customer or government information
25 Apr 2022
Five Eyes nations warn against impending Russian cyber attacks

Five Eyes nations warn against impending Russian cyber attacks
Eight hacking groups have reportedly pledged allegiance to the Russian government, according to latest findings from the US, Australian, Canadian, New…
21 Apr 2022
Authorities finally confirm leading hacker platform RaidForums has been seized

Authorities finally confirm leading hacker platform RaidForums has been seized
A 21-year-old was arrested in the UK in connection with the prolific hacker platform
13 Apr 2022
T-Mobile allegedly tried to buy leaked data from a hacker forum for $200k

T-Mobile allegedly tried to buy leaked data from a hacker forum for $200k
The stolen information was still up for sale long after payment, court papers suggest
13 Apr 2022
Certified ethical hacker and IT manager steals $575,000 in cryptocurrency from elderly person

Certified ethical hacker and IT manager steals $575,000 in cryptocurrency from elderly person
The practising IT manager stole the huge sum from an elderly person after being hired to fit a home security system
12 Apr 2022
Microsoft uses sinkhole to thwart Russian state-backed Fancy Bear attacks

Microsoft uses sinkhole to thwart Russian state-backed Fancy Bear attacks
Also known as APT28 or Strontium, Fancy Bear is one of the most active APT groups in the world
8 Apr 2022