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The overall cyber-threat risks have significantly increased during the second quarter of 2023. The number of unique web attacks being blocked has increased by 24%, resulting in over 700 million unique attacks being blocked every month. Social engineering and web-related threats have become increasingly prevalent among the various cyber risks. …

The UK’s Electoral Commission was targeted by a “sophisticated cyber-attack”, which led to the personal information of many British voters being exposed. In October 2022, the Commission made a shocking discovery – an attack had been detected on its systems after detecting suspicious activity. Attackers accessed the servers of the …

DataDome reveals that a staggering 66% of UK websites are unable to block simple bot attacks. As a result, these businesses are left vulnerable to fraud, account breaches, and countless other risks. The security vendor used its BotTester tool to test more than 2400 of the biggest sites in the …

As the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, offices are finding new ways to motivate employees to return to work. Google is also making efforts to ensure a smooth transition when returning to the campus. The tech giant is offering a discounted hotel stay for $99 per night at a new campus in …

According to Nozomi Networks, cyber threats related to malware in operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments have increased tenfold in the first six months of 2023 compared to the previous six months. The latest Nozomi Networks Labs OT & IoT Security Report was compiled by the security …

Threat actors are resorting to employing URLs to send ransomware, as they constantly search for innovative methods to deceive victims and bypass their defenses. They are employing more and more sophisticated tactics to distribute their ransomware is making their actions more dynamic. Threat actors often use different versions of ransomware …

The stolen database from the compromised website, BreachForums, has resurfaced, and its remnants are now available for purchase under the name “breached_db_person.” The public has been granted access to extremely sensitive information, including the US No Fly List, FBI’s InfraGard, DC Health Link with Members of Congress data, and much …

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of United States has recently given its approval to groundbreaking regulations. These regulations oblige publicly traded companies to promptly disclose any significant cyberattacks within a maximum of four days of detection. This marks a significant departure from the previous method of disclosing computer breaches. “Whether …

Researchers have discovered that TETRA, a radio technology used by critical infrastructure authorities, port administrations, and police forces, has many serious bugs. These bugs can be exploited by attackers to gain control of the communications. TETRA, the trunked radio system utilized by law enforcement, the military, critical infrastructure, and industrial …

According to a recent report by Palo Alto’s Unit 42 Network, the incidence of Mallox ransomware (also known as TargetCompany, FARGO, or Tohnichi) has skyrocketed by an astonishing 174% in 2023 compared to the previous year. A new variant of ransomware called Xollam has surfaced recently. It is spread through …