Category: Data
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A new cyberattack campaign named “DB#JAMMER” has emerged, specifically targeting exposed Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) databases. The implications of this campaign are nothing short of severe, especially for organizations relying on this technology, as DB#JAMMER is no ordinary cyberattack; it’s a well-choreographed assault that employs intricate tactics, including relentless brute-force attacks aimed at breaching MSSQL…
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Overview: Phish Tale of the Week Phishing attempts can often target specific groups that can be exploited by malicious actors and come in many different forms. In this instance, we see a phishing scam targeting PayPal users with what appears to be a link that’s supposed to “reactivate your account.” PayPal says that our account…
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Google Dorking leverages search operators to narrow down results. While useful, it can also expose vulnerabilities, as demonstrated by Hamid Firoozi’s breach of a dam’s computer system. To mitigate such risks, conduct security audits, restrict search engine access, and educate your team. Netizen offers cybersecurity solutions to safeguard your digital infrastructure.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to tackle security issues related to medical devices and has released a plan of action it means to implement in the near future. Read More………….
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LONDON — The United States and Britain on Monday issued a first-of-its-kind joint warning about Russian cyberattacks against government and private organizations as well as individual homes and offices in both countries, a milestone in the escalating use of cyberweaponry between major powers. Read More………
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Last week, Cisco Systems released the 2018 edition of its Annual Cybersecurity Report (ACR) you can find here. The report, compiled from a survey of 3,600 chief security officers (CSOs) and security operations leaders from across the globe, seeks to highlight emerging threats in the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity. With 53% of all attacks…
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Artificial intelligence is being incorporated into a range of cyber security products, but the technology may also introduce new threats, a report warns Artificial intelligence (AI) poses a range of threats to cyber, physical and political security, according to a report by 26 UK and US experts and researchers. The Malicious use of artificial intelligence report examines the…
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Equifax says a giant cybersecurity breach compromised the personal information of as many as 143 million Americans — almost half the country. Cyber criminals have accessed sensitive information — including names, social security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and the numbers of some driver’s licenses. Additionally, Equifax said that credit card numbers for about 209,000 U.S.…
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Panelists at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium agree that selling top management on the value of “something that doesn’t happen” is tricky. How do you convince a company board of directors that there is a return on investment (ROI) for something that doesn’t happen? Read here…
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Countries with the best (blue) and worst (red) malware infection rates. It’s no secret that online security is a global problem. Businesses and government agencies are hacked, corporations, hospitals and individuals are held up with ransomware, credit card numbers and passwords are routinely stolen. Cybercrime is ubiquitous and unrelenting. How bad is it? Which countries…
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