Cyber
VOIP Services hit by DDoS attack
A Distributed Denial of Service(DDoS) attack was launched on Canada-based VOIP services provided named VoIP.ms, disrupting its phone calls and other of its web services. From the past few days, all those accessing the website were being invited with an Error 1020 or access denied message. To those uninitiated, the Quebec based web related service […]
Manual work is better than automated operations, suggests Kaseya Ransomware Attack
In this digital age, every company is interested in hiring new talent as it is more skilled to use the automated tools. Meaning those who are above 50 should either work for a very less pay or consider retirement…..isn’t it? But the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack that took place in May this year and the […]
BUILDING CYBER RESILIENCE IN A CLOUDY WORLD
This post was originally published by(ISC)² Management. Last year taught us a valuable lesson: Always be prepared for the unknown. In a cybersecurity context, fostering resilience requires thinking of all possible scenarios – even if they seem implausible – and seeking solutions that can really work. Read more here: https://blog.isc2.org/isc2_blog/2021/04/building-cyber-resilience-in-a-cloudy-world.html Photo:marketbusinessnews.com
A Cyber Attack probability on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp cannot be ruled out
From the past few hours social networking platform Facebook and its messaging sharing subsidiary WhatsApp and Instagram were down because of some unknown reasons. The disruption was felt mainly by users in North and South America; some parts of UK and Africa. And the outage existed even till the time this article was in writing. […]
Briton’s elderly populace be aware of these TV License Cyber Scams
As soon as the Television Channels decided to end free TV licenses for those who are above 75 in Britain, it seems to have become a hacking bonanza to fraudsters who are seen targeting senior to super senior citizens with several cyber scam campaigns The situation became a hell for the elderly during lock-down as […]
5 TIPS TO STAND OUT WHEN YOU HAVE LITTLE OR NO CYBER EXPERIENCE
This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. So, you’ve decided you want to break into cybersecurity but have no relevant experience. The bad news is experience is important when it comes to working in this field. But that doesn’t mean finding your first job will be impossible either. Read more here: https://blog.isc2.org/isc2_blog/2020/04/5-tips-to-stand-out-when-you-have-little-or-no-cyber-experience.html Photo:www.cybersecurity-insiders.com
Tape the Webcam and enable Firewall tops Work-from-Home Cybersecurity tips
As soon as the world switched to a lockdown due to Coronavirus Pandemic, many IT companies initiated their employees to work from home to keep their critical company operations going. However, security researchers report that a new set of the challenge is created in remote working conditions as it gives a new vulnerable attack […]
Cyber Attacks on Asian Ports cost $110 Billion
A survey conducted by London firm Lloyd says that the cyberattacks on Asian Ports could cost as much as $110 Billion which is equal to the loss borne by natural catastrophes in 2018. Therefore, covering commercial risks has become a lucrative earning option for insurance providers having businesses in Europe, Asia, and the United States. […]
Cyber Threat to over 50000 UK SMEs
Over 50,000 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises(SMEs) are on the verge of collapsing to a cyber attack says a research conducted by Gallagher. The Illinois based Insurance and Risk Management company concluded after gathering viewpoints from over 1000 respondents of Managerial Level operating in more than 250 UK Firms. Estimates suggest that last year more than […]
Ransomware Attack on Eurofins delays 20K forensic sample research of UK Police
A ransomware attack which took place on Eurofins Scientific is said to have resulted in the delay of 20K forensic sample research- says a statement issued by UK’s National Police Chief Council(NPCC). Since the attack was severe locking down the entire database of the forensic research firm, the UK police decided to cut ties with […]
