Attacks
Cyber attacks can cause transformer explosions
When the LaGuardia airport located in the northern part of New York City witnessed a blackout on December 28th of last month. Officials initially said that the disruption could have been caused by a power surge pushing the airport into the dark for well over 45 minutes and grounding flights for almost 2 hours. But […]
Devastating Malware Attacks of 2018
The year 2018 has just passed and a hearty welcome to 2019! Hope, this year brings an immense success, joy and wealth to all our readers of Cybersecurity Insiders along with good health- as that’s the need of the hour to many. Coming to the article of ‘devastating virus attacks of 2018’ cybersecurity firm REVE […]
Devastating Cyber Attacks of 2018
Want to know the details of the most devastating cyber attacks of 2018. Then Cybersecurity Insiders brings to you a synopsis of those which hit the headlines in this year. Marriott Hotel Cyber Attack- In November 2018, Starwood Hotels a subsidiary of Marriott International admitted that its hotel guest database was accessed by hackers since […]
A study on Cyber Threats to Automated Cars
Authorities in Japan are intending to launch a study on the cyber threats that could target self-driving cars. The research is meant to prepare the country’s law enforcement to deal with such attacks and keep the populace safe from any untoward incident. Self Driving cars are those which use internet access for navigation and Japan’s […]
Critical Digital US Infrastructure to be protected by “Dark Side”
An Idaho based National laboratory has been assigned the duty to protect the critical infrastructure of the nation from the next fall at a cost of $80 million. And the news is out that the lab is on a hiring spree and is looking for all technology enthusiasts irrespective of their college degrees or the […]
Huawei is a spy agency of the Chinese Communist Party
While China is busy refuting rumors that it launched cyber attacks on UK, US, and Canada, new speculation has emerged that the Huawei is a spy agency operating for Chinese Communist Party-as the smartphone maker wants to dominate the 21st century with its tech. Readers of Cybersecurity Insiders have to notify a fact over here […]
Webcams, computers, and phones hit by cyber attack every 5 minutes
Netscout, a Massachusetts based cyber security services provider has discovered in its research that Webcams, computers, and smartphones are hit by cyber attacks every 5 minutes before a new device gets added to the network. The study says that the attacks were similar to that of Mirai; a malicious program that caused mayhem in 2016 […]
China blamed for Cyber Attacks on US, UK, Europe, and Canada
All these days Russia and its intelligence services were blamed for launching cyber attacks on the digital infrastructure of private and public entities operating in the West. But now, Britain’s Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has blamed Chinese secret services for initiating sustained cyber attacks on the west to steal business secrets and to generate political […]
Michigan University discovers a correlation between low self-control and Cyber Attacks
A recent study made by Michigan State University says that all those who do impulsive online shopping, download music, and indulge in compulsive email use can become easy targets for hackers launching cyber attacks. Here, the conclusion was driven based on the personality traits and behaviors of both obvious and subtle web users. “People who […]
Auto Industry could lose $24 billion to Cyber Attacks
Israel based Upstream Auto; a cybersecurity solutions provider for the automotive industry has released a security report which says that cyber attacks on auto industry might cause $24 billion loss to Connected Car manufacturers in next 5 years. Upstream Auto released a comprehensive report on the issue after it studied over 170 documented incidents related […]
