In October 2024, the National Security Agency (NSA), alongside several international cybersecurity bodies, issued a stern warning about a new wave of cyberattacks led by Iranian cyber actors. These malicious campaigns have targeted multiple critical infrastructure sectors, raising concerns about the vulnerabilities faced by essential services worldwide. From healthcare and
In a recent move that marks a significant victory in the ongoing fight against cybercrime, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a breakthrough in the case of Anonymous Sudan, a cyber group notorious for launching Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. The group has been responsible for disrupting major online
In October 2024, Cloudflare faced and successfully mitigated the largest Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack ever recorded. This unprecedented event saw traffic volumes peak at a staggering 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps), setting a new record for volumetric DDoS attacks. The assault was part of a broader campaign that spanned
In a significant legal decision, a Ukrainian court has sentenced two Russian Federal Security Service (FSB)-backed hackers from the notorious Armageddon group in absentia for conducting more than 5,000 cyberattacks against Ukrainian institutions and critical infrastructure. The sentencing was announced by Ukraine’s State Security Service (SBU) on
Nordic utility giant Fortum is facing a growing number of cyberattacks, drone surveillance, and suspicious activities around its power assets in both Finland and Sweden. This was revealed by CEO Markus Rauramo, who highlighted that the utility company experiences daily cyberattack attempts and has called on authorities to investigate these
An infamous financially motivated cybercrime group, FIN7, has recently surfaced with a sophisticated new campaign aimed at exploiting the growing interest in deepfake technologies. According to a report by Silent Push, FIN7 is using a network of malware-laden websites to lure victims by offering them free or trial versions of
Japanese tech manufacturer Casio has confirmed that it was recently hit by a cyberattack that caused a system failure, leaving some customer services unavailable. The attack occurred on October 5, 2024, marking the second significant breach the company has experienced in the past year. Casio, known for producing calculators, cameras,
Mitsubishi Electric Corp., a major player in a variety of industries, including defense, infrastructure, electronics, and railway systems, has been targeted by a series of sophisticated cyberattacks over the past decade. In a recent investigation, at least four Chinese-affiliated hacking groups have been linked to breaches within the company, underscoring
In today's interconnected world, data breaches have become a pervasive threat, impacting businesses across all industries and sizes. The financial consequences of these breaches can be staggering, extending far beyond the immediate costs of incident response and remediation. This article will explore the multifaceted financial fallout of data
Recent Cyberattacks Highlight a Growing Threat The sources detail a number of cyberattacks that have occurred over the last week, highlighting the increasing frequency and sophistication of these threats. These attacks have targeted a variety of organizations, including government agencies, healthcare providers, and transportation systems. The attacks have resulted in
The case involving Star Health Insurance’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) allegedly selling customer data to a hacker highlights one of the most dangerous types of insider threats—privileged access abuse. According to reports, the hacker claimed that the CISO was involved in selling over 7.24 terabytes of
The Internet Archive, a non-profit digital library known for its Wayback Machine service, has fallen victim to a significant cyberattack, resulting in a data breach affecting 31 million users and prolonged website outages due to distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks[1][2]. The Data Breach On October 9, 2024, news of