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Microsoft Shuts Down 6 Domains Linked to Russian Hackers

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Damien

In what is one of Microsoft’s biggest public displays of might, the tech firm announced last week the seizure of six domains believed to belong…

Posted in Cyber AttacksTagged Fancy Bear, microsoft, PhishingLeave a Comment on Microsoft Shuts Down 6 Domains Linked to Russian Hackers
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Ransomhack: A New Form of Cyberattack Emerges

Posted on July 9, 2018July 29, 2021 by Damien

Hackers can always be expected to come up with brilliant ideas to exploit vulnerable sections of society. Right now in Europe, businesses are increasingly concerned…

Posted in Cyber AttacksTagged cyberattack, GDPR, RansomhackLeave a Comment on Ransomhack: A New Form of Cyberattack Emerges

92 Million User Accounts Compromised in MyHeritage Security Breach

Posted on June 15, 2018June 19, 2018 by Damien

Israel-based DNA testing and genealogy firm MyHeritage has suffered a major data breach which has compromised the hashed passwords and email addresses of 92 million…

Posted in Cyber AttacksTagged data breach, MyHeritage, securityLeave a Comment on 92 Million User Accounts Compromised in MyHeritage Security Breach
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Three Mexican Banks Targeted in Attempted Cyberattack

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Damien

Unknown hackers attempted to breach the electronic payment systems in Mexico, an action that forced three major financial institutions to endorse contingency plans. According to…

Posted in Cyber AttacksTagged Banks, breach, cyberattackLeave a Comment on Three Mexican Banks Targeted in Attempted Cyberattack
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Cyberattack Group ‘Orangeworm’ Targeting Healthcare Sector

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Damien

Security experts have identified that a group of cybercriminals are particularly targeting the healthcare sector in the United States. The unidentified group has also attacked…

Posted in Cyber AttacksTagged cyberattack, Healthcare, malwareLeave a Comment on Cyberattack Group ‘Orangeworm’ Targeting Healthcare Sector
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How GitHub Survived the Biggest Ever DDoS Attack

Posted on March 14, 2018March 18, 2018 by Damien

GitHub survived the largest and most powerful Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack late last month. The attack took GitHub offline for around eight minutes…

Posted in Cyber AttacksTagged Akamai, ddos, GitHubLeave a Comment on How GitHub Survived the Biggest Ever DDoS Attack

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