Attacks
Understanding the Various Types of DDoS Attacks and Their Implications
In today’s interconnected digital world, Distributed Denial of (DDoS) attacks have emerged as a significant threat to online businesses, organizations, and even individuals. These attacks can disrupt essential services, compromise sensitive data, and incur substantial financial losses. Understanding the different types of DDoS attacks and their associated concerns is crucial for effective mitigation strategies and […]
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, […]
Record 300 million Ransomware Attacks in first half of 2021
According to a report released by SonicWall, over 300 million ransomware attacks were observed in the first half of 2021, surpassing 2020s total of 302.73 million. And the highlight of the find is that the month June 2021 alone witnessed a record new high of 78.4 million file encrypting malware than compared to April and […]
Google asks users to be aware of Phishing Attacks on Google Drive
Google is urging users to beware of the phishing attacks that are taking place on Google Drive. In what is known to our Cybersecurity Insiders, hackers are seen launching phishing campaigns against Google Drive users by sending them email’s filled with malicious links and locking them from their accounts thereafter. Going by the details, a […]
Greatest cyber threats which trended on the Valentine’s Day
We all know that retailers, flower shops, online dating sites, and restaurants make the most of Valentine’s Day. But can you imagine that the day meant for reminiscing of love is also proving a boon to hackers these days? According to Comodo Cybersecurity, the 3 greatest cyber threats which trended this year on the Valentine’s […]
US Government Shutdown made NASA vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
Recent US Government Shutdown which lasted for almost 35 days is said to have put the employees of NASA to extreme cyber risks. Yes, you’ve read it right! The shutdown not only failed to pay the employees the salary but also stalled several critical science missions and exposed them to cyber threats launched by the […]
Security in our Mobile Phones is extremely weak say CheckPoint experts
Security experts from the CheckPoint Software Technologies, the Israel based cybersecurity firm say that the security factor in our mobile phones is extremely weak making them vulnerable to cyber attacks in a big way in 2019. Tony Jarvis, a Security Evangelist for Asia Pacific region, CheckPoint Technologies said that the vulnerability scale in the year […]
Enterprises around the globe must be ready for Mega Cyber Attacks
Check Point Software Technologies, an Israel based cyber security firm has released a press statement which says that Enterprises operating around the world should prepare themselves to face ‘mega’ cyber attacks. “Large scale cyber attacks have been targeting mobile, cloud and on-premise networks and they are scaling and fast moving like never before. And fifth […]
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 […]
All about the secret Israeli cyber attack firm Candiru
We all know that Israel is a hub to a lot of IT technology and cybersecurity companies and startups. But can you believe that the region is also home to more than 120 companies which are into nefarious cyber activities? Well, these findings were revealed by a Tel Aviv based newspaper ‘The Marker’ which was […]
