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New Info Stealer SYS01 Targets Key Government Infrastructure

The Malware Abuses Google Ads to Lure Victims into Downloading a Malicious File.

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Hospital Clinic de Barcelona Suffered a Ransomware Attack

3,000 Patient Checkups and 150 Operations Canceled Due to the Attack.

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Play Ransomware Starts Leaking Oakland City Data

The Stolen Data Includes IDs, Passports, Financial Information and More.

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Scanning Attack: What It Is and How to Protect Your Organization Against It?

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15M Allegedly Peruvian Tax Authority Records Leaked on Forum

The Exposed Data Includes Tax ID Numbers, Names, Taxpayer Statuses & More.

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PureCrypter Malware Is Targeting Government Entities

The Malware Distributes Info Stealers and Ransomware.

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What Is Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)?

Learn How ICMP Works and What Its Security Risks Are.

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FBI Investigates NYC Network Security Incident

The Issue Has Been Contained, and the Agency Is Assessing the Damage.

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Seven German Airports Hit by Suspected Cyber Attack

Dusseldorf, Nuremberg and Dortmund, Among the Affected.

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Oakland Issues State of Emergency After Ransomware Attack

This Measure Allows to Speed up the Systems Restoration Process.

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What Is Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)?

Understanding What TCP Is, How It Works, and How to Keep It Secure.

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Canadian Bookstore Indigo Hit By Cyberattack

The Company Shut Down its Website and Restricted Payments to “Cash Only”.

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List of Proxy IPs Used by Killnet, Released

The List of over 17,000 IP Addresses Can Be Used by Organizations for Protection Against DDoS Attacks.

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Mirai-based Medusa Botnet Is Back with Ransomware Capabilities

Although Still ‘Under Construction’, the Botnet Shows DDoS, Ransomware, and Bruteforce Functions.

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SYN Flood Explained. How to Prevent this Attack from Taking over your Server

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New HeadCrab Malware Hijacks 1,200 Redis Servers

Infections Were Reported in China, Malaysia, India, Germany, the UK, and the US.

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Russian Hacktivists Target US and Dutch Hospitals

The DDoS Attacks Were Launched to Protest US Support for Ukraine.

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Hackers Stole GitHub Desktop and Atom Code-Signing Certificates

The Company Is Taking Preventive Measures by Revoking the Exposed Certificates.

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What Is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)?

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DDoS Attacks in 2022 Exceeded All Records, Says Russia’s Largest ISP

The Most Powerful DDoS Attack Was 760 GB/sec.

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Ransomware Profits Declined by 40% in 2022

More and More Companies Perceive and Handle Ransomware Differently.

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NY Man Admits to Leading Massive Credit Card Scam that Impacted Thousands

The Scam Led to a Loss of $1.5 Million and Impacted 4,000 Account Holders.

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1,000 Vessels Affected by Ransomware Attack on Marine Software Provider DNV

The 70 Affected Customers Are Advised to Implement Mitigating Measures.

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Huge Network of Fake Cracked Software Distributes Raccoon and Vidar Malware

The Attackers Used SEO Poisoning Techniques and over 250 Domains to Spread Malware.

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Europol Dismantled a Cybercrime Ring Involved in Cryptocurrency Scams

The Authorities Questioned 261 People, Raided 22 Addresses and Seized over $1 Million in Cryptocurrencies.

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Static Vs Dynamic IPs: Differences, Similarities and Cybersecurity Considerations

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New Research Shows Raspberry Robin Can Be Repurposed by Other Threat Actors

Its Domain Resolutions Are Continually Changing, from One Compromised QNAP to Another.

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New Gootkit Malware Attacks Target Australia's Healthcare Industry

The Malware Uses SEO Poisoning Techniques and VLC Media Player as a Cover.

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Chick-fil-A Is Investigating Suspicious Activity on Customer Accounts

Customers Are Urged to Change Passwords and Remove Credit Cards from their Accounts.

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Blind Eagle Is Back with New Tools and a Complex Infection Chain

The Hacking Group Targets Organizations in Colombia and Ecuador.