Over the weekend, the shutdown of major US petroleum pipeline as a result of a ransomeware attack. What does this mean and who is it affecting?
Tag: Cyber Attack
ISIS Is Now Trying To Destroy The Internet
It is believed that a smartphone application called the IS Amaq Agency app might be responsible for a major attack on the core infrastructure of the internet which occurred earlier this month. The app is […]
European Authorities Finally Take Action Against Iranian Hacker Group
In the first major operation against Iran since Tehran signed a nuclear treaty, European officials and authorities took action to terminate a cyber espionage operation with ties to Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard. The operation was […]
Ransomware Scammers Demand Payment Or They’ll Expose Your Deepest Secrets
People conducting cyberattacks have a new method of attacking users. Their latest technique involves forcing victims to either pay a ransom or else they will have their data published online for everyone to see. The […]
Cyber Insurance Premiums Rise As Hackers Continue To Breach Their Security
The cost for cyber insurance against hacking attacks has risen drastically for companies that have been victims of such attacks. As the number of data breaches into both government and corporate servers has increased in […]
Ex-Reuters Employee Aids Members Of Anonymous In Cyber Attack
A former Reuters employee has been convicted of conspiring with members of the internet group Anonymous in a cyber attack against Tribune Media, his former employer. As social media editor at the Tribune, Matthew Keys […]
Patient Information Vulnerable To Cyber Hacks On Medical Devices
It seems like cyber attacks make headlines on an ever-increasing basis. Hacking into websites, payment systems, etc. seem to be common. However, a new threat is emerging – the ability to hack into patients’ medical […]
Navy Develops New Revolutionary Cybersecurity Measure
The United States Navy is working to develop a defense system against hackers in order to protect its ships from being disabled or controlled by external parties. The defense system is called “The Resilient Hull, […]