DDoS attacks against Russian firms have almost tripled in 2021
A report analyzing data from the start of the year concludes that distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on Russian companies have…
New Gummy Browsers attack lets hackers spoof tracking profiles
University researchers in the US have developed a new fingerprint capturing and browser spoofing attack called Gummy Browsers. They warn…
Zerodium wants zero-day exploits for Windows VPN clients
In a short tweet today, exploit broker Zerodium said that it is looking to acquire zero-day exploits for vulnerabilities in…
LightBasin hacking group breaches 13 global telecoms in two years
A group of hackers that security researchers call LightBasin has been compromising mobile telecommunication systems across the world for the…
Damages Escalate Rapidly in Multiparty Data Breaches
Analysis of the top-50 multiparty attacks over the past decade finds that nation-state-linked hackers focused on disruption and using stolen…
(ISC)² Plans Entry-Level Certification for Aspiring Security Pros
The certification aims to help new entrants to the security field with professional development and career paths early on.
State-backed hackers breach telcos with custom malware
A previously unknown state-sponsored actor is deploying a novel toolset in attacks targeting telecommunication providers and IT firms in South…
Suspected Chinese hackers behind attacks on ten Israeli hospitals
A joint announcement from the Ministry of Health and the National Cyber Directorate in Israel describes a spike in ransomware…
Application Modernization and Other Best Practices of Securing Legacy Infrastructures
By Roman Davydov, Technology Observer, Itransition Legacy systems continue to play a vital role in the operations of […] The…
How Attackers Hack Humans
Inside their motivations, how they go about it -- and what businesses can do about it, according to Counterintelligence Institute…