Phishing is a type of social engineering with a touch of spoofing attack that uses different means to steal confidential personal/corporate information (SSN, password, date of birth, address account details, etc.). The attacker usually masquerades as a trusted entity to deceive the victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message. The victim then […]
Harris Federation an educational charity has become the fourth multi-academy trust to have suffered a ransomware attack since February this year. The ransomware attack has forced the educational charity to shut down its IT systems, and temporarily disable its email system and switchboard services. The temporary move has left students unable to access their email
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What Is a Cyber Attack? A cyber attack is any type of offensive action that targets computer information systems, infrastructures, computer networks, or personal computer devices, using various methods to steal, alter or destroy data, or information systems. A cyber-attack is a deliberate attempt to exploit vulnerable systems, devices or networks to manipulate, steal or gain unauthorized
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The month of December 2020 saw thewidespread hack of US government networks which impacted about 50 organizations. A US senator involved in cybersecurity believed that the hack may have started earlier than late spring. Investigators for the US originally thought that the attack on government organizations and private industry began in March or April. Senator Mark
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On Monday, Brazilian jet maker Embraer disclosed that it suffered a cyberattack. In a press release, Antonio Carlos Garcia, executive vice president of finance and investor relations for Embraer said “The cyberattack was identified on November 25, 2020, which made access to only a single environment of the Company’s files unavailable,” As a result of
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Managed.com, one of the major providers of managed web hosting solutions, has taken down all its servers to deal with a ransomware attack. In the early hours of Monday morning, November 16 Managed.com discovered it was the victim of a coordinated ransomware attack, encrypting not only its own systems but also the websites of customers.
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Ransomware has become the most chronic and common threat to digital networks. At a time when 41% of all cybersecurity insurance claims flow from ransomware attacks, it’s no surprise that ransomware is top of mind for leading security experts, government officials, and law enforcement leaders. Mark Weatherford, chief strategy officer and board member of the
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