According to Kaspersky researchers, another targeted threat to watch out for is corporate doxing, the process of gathering confidential information about an organisation and its employees without their agreement, to harm them or profit from it. Proliferation of publically available information, data leaks and advancement of technology are leading to a state in which tricking employees into giving out confidential information or even transferring funds is becoming easier than ever before.
Mimecast Details Threat Actor Attacks During “The Year of Social Distancing”
Remote Workers in the Crosshairs: Mimecast Publishes New Report Detailing Threat Actor Attacks During “The Year of Social Distancing”. Company researchers report a 48% rise in threat volume in the first year of the pandemic; Threat actor attack volume mirrors spiking COVID-19 infection rates in April and October 2020.
Attacks against remote access protocols continue to rise
Attacks against remote access protocols continue to rise over the past year, reaching 15.8 million in the UAE.
In the Midst of COVID-19, We’re Seeing a Pandemic of Cyber Attacks
In addition to the direct effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we also saw a sharp rise in cybercriminal activity. From simple phishing attacks to one of the largest DDoS attacks ever recorded, we saw the cyber threat landscape evolve and grow. At the same time, we also saw a rapid growth in the tech and cyber security industry.
102 Million Healthcare Records Exposed By Cyberattacks In 2020
Over 102 Million Healthcare Records Exposed By Cyberattacks In 2020. Ransomware is the root cause in a majority of the healthcare breaches analysed.
Attackers turn delivery method for Gootkit malware into multi-payload “Gootloader” platform: Sophos Report
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has published new research, “Gootloader Expands Its Payload Delivery Options,” that details how …
Defending Against DDoS Attacks in the Light of COVID-19 and 5G
Defending Against Increasing DDoS Attacks in the Light of COVID-19 and 5G.
Proofpoint Reveals Ransomware and Phishing Attack Trends
Proofpoint’s State of the Phish Report Reveals Ransomware and Phishing Attack Trends; Underscores Need for Tailored Security Awareness Training, Particularly for Remote Workers.
Crossing the 10 Million Mark: DDoS Attacks in 2020
For the first time in history, we observed the annual number of DDoS attacks cross the 10 million threshold, with NETSCOUT’s ATLAS Security Engineering and Response Team (ASERT) observing 10,089,687 attacks over the course of the year.
Sophos identifies source of “MrbMiner” attacks targeting database servers
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has published a new report on MrbMiner, “MrbMiner: Cryptojacking to bypass international sanctions,” …
Attacks on remote desktop protocols grew by 177% in the UAE
The new stay at home way of living has resulted in organisations adjusting their corporate networks and led to the emergence of new threats, as well as the strengthening of existing ones. This does not necessarily mean that the total number of identified attacks grew in 2020, yet their redistribution is clear.
Cyber-attacks to become more targeted in 2021, says HP Inc.
Cybersecurity predictions for 2021 show the ripple effect of COVID-19 is likely to continue, leading to a rise in thread hijacking, whaling and human-operated ransomware.
Sophos uncovers attackers targeting NGOs in Myanmar
Sophos has uncovered attackers using DLL side-loading to execute malicious code and install backdoors in the networks of targeted organizations.
Cybereason rolls out new offering for future-ready attack protection against cyber threats
Cybereason has announced the availability of Cybereason XDR (Extended Detection and Response).
Sophos deconstructs Dharma ransomware-as-a-service attacks
Sophos has published, “Color by Numbers: Inside a Dharma Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Attack,” which provides the first in-depth look at an automated attack script and toolset created by the ransomware operators.
Attackers misuse legitimate tools in 30% of successful cyber-incidents: Kaspersky
Almost a third (30 percent) of cyber-attacks investigated by the Kaspersky Global Emergency Response team in 2019 involved legitimate remote management and administration tools.
Saudi Arabian firms witnessed dramatic rise in business-impacting cyber-attacks: report
Saudi Arabian organisations (95 percent) have experienced a business-impacting cyberattack in the past 12 months, according to a global industry study that published by Cyber Exposure company Tenable.
Five early warning signs organisations are about to be attacked by ransomware
When you find any of these five indicators during an investigation it is almost certain that attackers have poked around to learn how they can to launch a ransomware attack.
From incident to resolution: Essential steps to survive a cyber-attack
Monitoring all the events in your corporate network is big data “business.” Any observable phenomena – from logins to downloads, …
Web application attacks rise as digital engagements increase: report
Web application attacks are on the rise, and now account for 66 percent of all cyber threats seen in the region, according to the 2020 Global Threat Intelligence Report by Dimension Data’s parent company, NTT.