This attack demonstrates the disruptive potential of ransomware on government functions and highlights the need for robust cyber defenses in the public sector. Cryptocurrency exchange hacks Since 2022, several cryptocurrency exchanges have been targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks, resulting in the theft ...
Here are several well-publicized examples of cyber warfare in recent times. Stuxnet Virus Stuxnet was a worm that attacked the Iranian nuclear program. It is among the most sophisticated cyber attacks in history. The malware spread via infected Universal Serial Bus devices and targeted data acquisit...
Victims of cyberattacks range from individuals to large corporations and government entities – all targeted for their data and financial assets or simply to disrupt business operations. Recent statistics estimate the number of individuals affected by cyberattacks in cybersecurity reached 40 million in ...
Some cyberattacks are so severe they can be considered an act of war. These sophisticated and targeted attacks can cause enormous financial and societal harm, and even physically damage critical infrastructure. Find out what cyber warfare means, how it works, and the different types of cyber ...
Cybercriminals who conduct targeted attacks are better to be named Threat Actors. How do Cybercrimes happen? Cybercriminals take advantage of security holes and vulnerabilities found in systems and exploit them in order to take a foothold inside the targeted environment. The security holes can be...
An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a complex, persistent cyberattack that has three characteristics: advanced, persistent, and threat. The word "advanced" indicates such APT attacks require higher customization and complexity than traditional attacks, and a lot of time and resources are required...
Targeted Attack Protection Stay ahead of attackers with an innovative approach that detects, analyses and blocks advanced threats before they reach your inbox Learn More The Biggest Cyber-Attacks in History We’re accustomed to reading about significant breaches that affect government agencies and million...
Most defacement attacks are not the result of a manual, targeted attack. Instead, hackers use bots to automatically scan a large number of websites for vulnerabilities, and when a vulnerability is discovered, they automatically compromise and deface the site. Hackers can achieve dubious fame by la...
Instead of encrypting or locking files, wiper malware erases -- orwipes-- data from victims' systems. The aim is not financial gain, as in most ransomware attacks, but to destroy evidence, sabotage a victim or disrupt operations during a cyberwar. Many strains of wiperware use ransomwar...
Thirty-nine percent of all mobile phishing attacks in 2022 involved smishing, according to the SlashNext report. For more on smishing, see “Smishing and vishing: How these cyber attacks work and how to prevent them.” Quishing Quishing is phishing by QR code. The code is usual...