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Threat of Largest-ever DDoS Attack Exploiting Zero-Day Vulnerability Overview A coalition of tech giants, including Google, Cloudflare, and Amazon AWS, recently disclosed the largest-ever distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. This attack occurred in August and utilized a zero-day vulnerability known as “HTTP/2 Rapid Reset” to exploit a flaw in the fundamental technology powering the…
Report: MGM’s Decision Not to Pay Ransomware Pays Off Introduction The recent ransomware attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have brought the issue of dealing with cybercriminals to the forefront. While MGM chose not to engage or negotiate with the cybercriminals, Caesars decided to pay a $15 million ransom. Following these incidents, MGM has…
Johnson Controls Hit by Ransomware Attack The Cyberattack Building technology giant Johnson Controls has recently confirmed that it has been hit by a disruptive cyberattack carried out by a ransomware group. The company filed an 8-K form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosing that its internal IT infrastructure and applications were disrupted as…
Remote Workers Show Greater Awareness of Cybersecurity Risks Than In-Office Employees, Study Finds Introduction In a recent study conducted by Joseph K. Nwankpa and Pratim Milton Datta, it was discovered that individuals who work remotely display a higher level of awareness regarding cybersecurity threats compared to in-office employees. This finding challenges the common assumption that…
Defense-in-Depth in Cybersecurity: Adapting for New Challenges Defense-in-depth, a concept borrowed from military terminology and implemented by the National Security Agency, has long been a cornerstone of cybersecurity strategies. By employing multiple independent protective methods, organizations can safeguard their systems against various attacks. However, in an ever-evolving digital landscape, defense-in-depth needs to adapt to new…
The growing threat of Rhysida ransomware to healthcare organizations Healthcare organizations in the United States are facing an alarming rise in ransomware attacks, with the Rhysida ransomware group emerging as a significant threat. The group, which gained prominence earlier this year, has recently claimed responsibility for an attack on Singing River Health System in Mississippi,…
Government and Public Service Organizations Facing Increasing Cyberattacks Overview of the Cybersecurity Landscape Government and public service organizations around the world have experienced a significant increase in cyberattacks during the second quarter of 2023, compared to the previous quarter. This surge in cyber threats primarily targeting public transit, utilities, schools, and other essential government services…
Endpoint Security Companies Respond to ‘Downfall’ Intel CPU Vulnerability The Downfall Vulnerability Several major companies have published security advisories in response to a newly discovered vulnerability affecting Intel central processing units (CPUs). Named “Downfall” by Google researchers and officially tracked as CVE-2022-40982, the vulnerability allows a local attacker or malware to obtain sensitive information such…
Cybercrime Hackers are increasingly hiding within services such as Slack and Trello to deploy malware The Increase in Cybercriminals Abusing Legitimate Internet Services Criminal hackers are constantly finding new ways to blend into popular applications to avoid detection and find unsuspecting victims. A recent analysis by Recorded Future’s Insikt Group found that at least a…
Data Breaches: 1.5 Million Impacted by Ransomware Attack at Canadian Dental Service Overview The personal information of 1.5 million individuals has been compromised in a ransomware attack at Alberta Dental Service Corporation (ADSC), a Canadian dental benefits administrator. The attack, which was first discovered on July 9, allowed the hackers access to the network for…