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19/03


75 Percent Of All Cyberattacks Start With An Email, How To Keep Safe


2021 Saw 153% Increase in Phishing and Scam Sites


Attack behind news-app outage


BlockFi confirms unauthorized access to client data hosted on Hubspot


Can malware go undetected?


Default Credentials Are Making Automated Cyber Attacks A Lot More Frequent


FBI: Avoslocker ransomware targets US critical infrastructure


FTC Takes Action Against CafePress for Data Breach Cover Up


Google Exposes Initial Access Broker Ties to Ransomware


Here’s how a hacker stole $800,000 worth NFTs through Discord


Here's how hackers could turn your beloved vape against you


How to know if hackers are in your phone


Is Russia holding back from cyberwar?


Leaked ransomware documents show Conti helping Putin from the shadows


National Rifle Association (NRA) confirms last year’s ransomware attack


Russia's cyber war flops as 'hackers oppose invasion of Ukraine', security experts say


The Microsoft Office productivity tool used in some ransomware attacks: Macros


The Transportation Security Administration’s First Crack at Protecting Pipelines From Hackers Falls Short


TransUnion data breach leaves 54 million South Africans exposed


Unchained Capital Discloses Data Leak at Email Marketing Partner


18/03


76,000 online scams taken down after tip-offs to suspicious email reporting service


A new model to automatically detect and filter spam emails


A Third of Malicious Logins Originate in Nigeria


Agencies Warn on Satellite Hacks & GPS Jamming Affecting Airplanes, Critical Infrastructure


Aircraft Disrupted by Satellite Jamming Following Russian Invasion


Albuquerque Schools Find No Data Compromised in Cyber Attack


Arkansas Sues Health System for Abandoning Patient Files


Asus Wi-Fi routers attacked by Russian military hackers — what to do now


Bloqueio do Telegram atinge grupo de hackers que atacaram Saúde


Budget cuts undermining SA firms’ ability to protect against cyberattacks


Businesses should recalibrate their cybersecurity approach around these elements


CISOs face 'perfect storm' of ransomware and state-supported cybercrime


Cloud-Based Email Threats Surge 50% in 2021


Credit bureau TransUnion hacked – ‘R224m ransom sought


Crypto Phishing Groups Solicit Phony Aid Donations Amid Ukraine Conflict


Cryptocurrency Exchanges Binance, Huobi and FAMEEX Warn of Massive Imposter Websites and Phishing Scams


Cyberattack on Wheeling Health Right, Inc. Results in Data Breach


Cyclops Blink Malware Expands to Target Asus


DarkHotel APT Targets Wynn, Macao Hotels to Rip Off Guest Data


DarkHotel hacking campaign targets luxury Macao resorts


Data breach affects workers at convenience food firm Greencore


Domain Security: An Underused Cybersecurity Strategy and First Line of Defense in Your Zero Trust Model


Email Authentication Basics for SaaS Teams


Emotet Malware Sending Emails Disguised as IRS


FBI and CISA warn over threats to satellite communications networks


Fighting in Ukraine Raises Prospect of US Cyberattacks


Firm with 'negligent' security practices fined £100k after cyber attack


Free decryptor released for TrickBot gang's Diavol ransomware


Google Blows Lid Off Conti, Diavol Ransomware Access-Broker Ops


Google exposes 'uniquely personal' access broker behind worst Conti, FIN12 ransomware attacks


Hackers Are Targeting Your March Madness Bracket


Hackers claim to breach TransUnion South Africa with 'Password' password


Hackers Target Bank Networks with new Rootkit to Steal Money from ATM Machines


HIPAA Security Rule Compliance Can Prevent and Mitigate Most Cyberattacks


How prepared are organizations to face a ransomware attack on Kubernetes?


Japan's Bridgestone reports ransomware attack at U.S. subsidiary


Leaked Ransomware Docs Show Conti Helping Putin From the Shadows


Microsoft Defender Flagged Office Updates As Ransomware Activity


Mobile gaming scams and dangers: What are they and how to avoid them


Mydoom Virus: Why Is It Considered the Worst Computer Virus in History?


Nasty Phishing Hack Loses Enthusiastic ApeCoin Fans Over $75k


NCSC Launches Awareness Campaign to Strengthen Password Practices


Over 74,000 scams axed after 10 million-plus reports to the Government - what to do if you've been scammed


Police warn of SMS phishing scam involving fake Singpass website


Rare Bears Discord phishing attack nabs $800K in NFTs


Rare Bears NFT loses $790,000 worth of NFTs in a phishing attack


Russian Hackers Allegedly Compromise Ukrainian News Sites, Displaying ‘Z’ Symbol


Sandworm APT Hunts for ASUS Routers with Cyclops Blink Botnet


Securing the Perimeter is Not Enough to Protect Your Data


Six ways to ensure the safety of your cryptocurrency


South Denver Cardiology cyberattack, data access impacts 287K patients


The 5 Rules Of HIPAA Compliance


The Biggest Cyber Security Risks In 2022


The Road Ahead for Cyber and Infrastructure Security


Top 5 myths businesses believe about bots


TransUnion Confirms Data Breach at South Africa Business


Urgent DVLA warning issued over scam costing drivers £1,000


US Critical Infrastructure Targeted by AvosLocker Ransomware


Wandsworth Council emails residents’ private electoral information to 43,000 strangers


What is Escobar malware?


While questions about RaidForums remain unanswered, BreachForums opens


Why Data Privacy & Compliance Is a Year-Round Event


Why the city of Fresno in US kept silent about losing US$600,000 to a phishing scam


17/03


5 Steps to Take Right After a Data Breach


2021 cyberattacks led by Russian hackers cost companies $600 mil


4,749 KrisShop customers' personal data 'may have been exposed' after phishing attack


Alarm raised over ‘trickster’ LokiLocker ransomware


Attackers have come to love APIs as much as developers


Barracuda Research Uncovers New Insights Into the Ways Cybercriminals Are Targeting Businesses With Spear-Phishing Attacks


Best practices in securing today’s remote workforce


BlackCat is the newest ransomware group you should be aware of


Bridgestone confirms data loss in ‘ransomware attacks’


Critical Veeam backup vulnerabilities exposed Windows users to ransomware assault


Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees: Best Practices


Devil-may-care Lapsus$ gang is not the aspirational brand infosec needs


Email authentication helps governments and private companies battle ransomware


Emotet malware impersonates IRS as 2022 tax season approaches


'Everyone loses': This new ransomware threatens to wipe Windows PCs if its victims don't pay up


Ex CafePress owner fined $500,000 for 'shoddy' security, covering up data breach


Four key risks exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine


FTC Takes Action Against CafePress for Alleged Data Breach 'Cover Up', Fines Former Owner $500K


Greencore staff considering legal action after data breach


Healthcare cybersecurity trends: Organizations not quite ready to deal with threats


HMRC warns of tax return scam for self assessment customers as 2022 deadline looms: How to protect yourself


How can you protect yourself from cyber scams during a global crisis?


How CAPTCHAs can cloak phishing URLs in emails


Law firm issued fine from ICO over unpatched software and lack of MFA


Malware and Phishing Attacks for Smartphones See Massive Year on Year Increase


Microsoft: Here's how this notorious botnet used hacked routers for stealthy communication


Microsoft Defender drops "downpour" of false ransomware alerts on customers


Most NASA Systems at Risk From Insider Threats: Audit


New report shows that the majority of organizations are not equipped to combat emerging HEAT cyber attacks


New Vulnerability in CRI-O Engine Lets Attackers Escape Kubernetes Containers


Practical Tips for Creating Winning Cybersecurity Teams


Pro-Ukrainian hacktivists are taking down Russian websites


Raspberry Pi Users Urged to Change Default Passwords as Attacks Surge


Realizing the importance of data literacy


Sanctions could drive surge in cybercrime: Moody’s


SEC filings show hidden ransomware costs and losses


Severity of mobile threats rising, 10+ million mobile endpoints impacted


Singapore Airlines’ in-flight retailer KrisShop targeted in phishing attack, data of 4,749 customers exposed


The Big, Baffling Crypto Dreams of a $180 Million Ransomware Gang


The Phases Of Account Takeover Attacks And How To Stop Them


These four types of ransomware make up nearly three-quarters of reported incidents


TrickBot Malware Abusing MikroTik Routers as Proxies for Command-and-Control


Trickbot uses compromised MikroTik routers as C2 communication proxies


Understanding Features and Vulnerabilities of The Decentralized Finance Attack Surface is Key to Protecting Against Cyber Attacks


What is Phishing? A look at the latest trends in data breach protection


Why IoT Security is Important for Today’s Networks?


Your data could be more exposed than you think


Your K8s Environment Was Attacked: What to Do in the First 24 Hours


16/03


Another Destructive Wiper Targets Organizations in Ukraine


Attackers using default credentials to target businesses, Raspberry Pi and Linux top targets


Automotive components supplier Denso confirms cyber attack


Biden signs ransomware reporting mandate into law


CafePress owners settle with FTC over data breach 'cover up'


Chelan Douglas Health District Warning Residents of 2021 Data Breach


CISA: Fix MFA and Patch Promptly to Stop Russian Attackers


CTOs Talk Cybersecurity


Data Breach Alert: FCI Constructors, Inc


Does Sandboxing Have A Future?


Electric vehicle cybersecurity has business owners worried


Emotet malware campaign impersonates the IRS for 2022 tax season


Employees consider legal action after cyber-attack on food manufacturer


Everything You Need to Know About Operation Aurora


Facebook parent company Meta joins UK anti-scams initiative


Firms Must Report Hacks to DHS in 72 Hours Under Law


Food bosses respond to staff data breach action


Fraudsters use intelligent bots to attack financial institutions


German Government Warns Against Using Russia's Kaspersky Antivirus Software


Hacker breaches key Russian ministry in blink of an eye


Hackers Spread BazarBackdoor Malware Via Website Contact Forms Attribution


Health district says data breach last summer led to loss of clients’ private information


How Cloud Automation is Changing Business World


How fast can organizations respond to a cybersecurity crisis?


How to build a security tool that sells


HSE to spend €1MILLION contacting individuals whose personal data stolen in cyber attack


Hundreds of GoDaddy-hosted sites backdoored in a single day


(IN)SECURE Magazine issue 71 released


Kaspersky Hits Back at "Politically Motivated" BSI Advisory


Kubernetes an Achilles Heel in Defense Against Ransomware Attacks


Linux botnet spreads using Log4Shell flaw


LokiLocker ransomware family spotted with built-in wiper


Microsoft Defender tags Office updates as ransomware activity


Multiple Flaws Uncovered in ClickHouse OLAP Database System for Big Data


New "B1txor20" Linux Botnet Uses DNS Tunnel and Exploits Log4J Flaw


New Infinite Loop Bug in OpenSSL Could Let Attackers Crash Remote Servers


NSA and CISA: Here's how to improve your Kubernetes cluster security


OpenSSL cert parsing bug causes infinite denial of service loop


Phony Instagram ‘Support Staff’ Emails Hit Insurance Company


Ransomware: What You Need to Know About It and How to Protect Yourself


Sensitive mobile app data found unprotected in the cloud


Sites do governo russo são alvos de ciberataques 'sem precedentes'


Small Businesses Are More Frequent Targets Of Cyberattacks Than Larger Companies: New Report


SolarWinds warns of attacks targeting Web Help Desk instances


Supply Chains are an Easy Target for Cybercriminals


Take a walk on the client side: The importance of front-end JavaScript security assessments


The Hacker With a Back-Up Plan


The Workaday Life of Conti, the World’s Most Dangerous Ransomware Gang


Thousands of Mobile Apps Expose User Data Via Cloud Misconfigurations


Unpatched RCE Bug in dompdf Project Affects HTML to PDF Converters


Unsecured Microsoft SQL, MySQL servers hit by Gh0stCringe malware


What is Spear Phishing? Here's how to safeguard yourself from email frauds


Why a modern vulnerability management strategy requires state-of-the-art solutions


Why Fresno kept silent about losing $600,000 to a phishing scam


Will vacancies create security voids?



15/03


70% of financial service pr