Category: cyber attacks

DHS Warns of Potential Russian Cyberattacks in US

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning of potential Russian cyberthreats to U.S. organizations at all levels as Russia–Ukraine tensions continue to intensify. The federal agency issued a “SHIELDS UP” advisory stating that the Russian government understands that disabling or destroying critical infrastructure—including power and communications—can “augment pressure on a country’s government, military, and population…


AUKUS Partners Call on Organisations to Bolster Cyber Defences Against Ransomware

Australia, U.S., and UK authorities have issued guidelines encouraging individuals and organizations to reinforce their cyber defences against global ransomware threats, cyber criminals-for-hire, and attacks on critical infrastructure. The joint advisory was published on Feb. 9 from the U.S.’s Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Security Agency, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along…


Cyber Attack on UK Defence Academy Caused ‘Significant’ Damage: Ex-Military Chief

A cyber attack on the UK’s Defence Academy last March caused “significant” damage, a retired senior British military officer has revealed. Air Marshal Edward Stringer, who served as director-general of joint force development and led the military’s thinking on the future of warfare, told Sky News that the attack forced the Defence Academy to rebuild…


The Future of Cyber Attacks

The need for cybersecurity has existed ever since the emergence of the first computer virus. The ‘creeper virus’ was created in 1971 and could duplicate itself across computers. Also, the threat landscape is emerging with the evolution of new technologies such as AI, Immersive Experience, Voice Economy, Cloud computing, and others. Threat actors upgrade their…


China the ‘Greatest Threat’ to Democracy: New US Ambassador

It’s crucial that Ottawa and Washington present a united front to challenge Beijing’s global push to expand its military, economic, and authoritarian influence, says David Cohen, the newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Canada. “I think for both Canada and the United States, and you could argue for every democracy in the world, China is our…


80,000 South Australian Govt Workers Hit by Ransomware Attack

Up to 80,000 South Australian (SA) government workers, including potentially the Premier, may have had their personal details stolen after a major ransomware cyber attack aimed at the government’s payroll system. South Australian Treasurer Rob Lucas on Friday afternoon confirmed he was informed by Frontier Software on Wednesday evening that it was the victim of…


Polish T-mobile Unit Faces Cyber Attack, Systems Not Compromised

WARSAW—The Polish unit of T-Mobile said on Friday it had faced a cyber attack but said its network was not blocked and its critical systems had not been compromised. The company said in a statement it had faced a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, in which hackers try to paralyze a network by flooding it with…


The Government Is Not Immune to Account-Takeover Fraud, and That Could Be Trouble for You and Me

By Jonathan McDonald Government agencies (and their customers) aren’t immune to cyberattacks. In fact, they’re often a more tempting target with an extensive network of compromised personal data available for sale or provided by a consumer unaware of a scam. The pandemic only exacerbated an already serious problem with cybersecurity in the public sector. Now,…


Suspected North Korean Cyberattacks Target South Korea’s Nuclear Research Institute

Suspected North Korean hackers recently targeted several South Korean think tanks and security-related institutions. Their primary target appeared to be the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), South Korea’s sole nuclear power research institute. In response to the recent attacks, the U.S Department of State called for strengthening the international joint efforts against North Korean…


Hackers Attack Websites of Ukraine’s President and Security Service

KYIV—A cyber attack hit the websites of Ukraine’s president, security service, and other institutions on Tuesday afternoon but they were working again by the evening, the state service for special communications said on Wednesday. It did not say who was behind the attack. Kyiv has previously accused Russia of orchestrating cyber attacks as part of…