If you use the Internet or have an online presence, you are probably vulnerable to security breaches or attacks. One such attack that is very common is the Brute Force attack. In fact, of all the breaches caused by hacking, 80% of breaches involve brute force or the use of…
Among the various cybersecurity threats, Ransomware is the most feared, with 72.7% of all organizations becoming victims of this attack in 2023. Given such huge numbers, it’s very important to protect against this attack. How to do that? By understanding what ransomware is and how it operates. In this blog,…
Cybercriminals with a monetary incentive use Windows Quick Assist in social engineering schemes to infect victims’ networks with Black Basta ransomware payloads. Microsoft has been looking at this effort since at least mid-April 2024. Based on their observations, the threat group (Storm-1811) began email bombing the target after adding their…
Since 2009, around 400,000 Linux servers have been compromised by a malware botnet known as Ebury; as of late 2023, over 100,000 servers remained hacked. Over the previous 15 years, the malware has infected at least 400,000 Linux servers, according to researchers with the cybersecurity company ESET. As of late…
With the progress of the digital world, cybercrime has gotten to the surface, and now, unfortunately, phishing is one of their favorite targeting methods. The fraudsters use these attacks to make people disclose confidential details that come under deep personal information, like login credentials, credit card numbers, and so on.…
What is the Slowloris Attack? The Slowloris attack is a specific kind of Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack that targets web servers to disrupt their usual work and make them inaccessible to legitimate users. The term Slowloris is a reference to a slow-moving animal that carries out this particular attack by exploiting…
Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks are becoming more common nowadays. Installing software and apps on smartphones is becoming more popular than ever, giving criminals an easy way to get your information. The man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack is a type of cyberattack that allows hackers to gain access to data or communications between two…
AnyDesk reported that hackers have gained unauthorized access to the company’s production systems through an unexpected attack. The well-known remote desktop application developer, AnyDesk Software GmbH, based in Germany, recently disclosed that hacking has damaged its production systems. In particular, the company experienced a four-day downtime from January 29 to…
An SBOM – abbreviated as software bill of materials, is a list of all the software components that collectively make up a particular software product. OS’s, libraries, firmware, drivers, licenses, and other things are listed in an SBOM. An SBOM is often referred to as a software’s “ingredients list” or…
As 2024 draws near, the cybersecurity sector is poised for profound changes. Cyberattacks are not only becoming more common but also more sophisticated, which is challenging long-held security beliefs. Staying ahead of the curve and prepared requires recognizing the following significant developments in our ever-changing digital environment. By researching the top 10…
The holiday season is around the corner, and so the attackers are ready with their tools to leverage vulnerabilities. In recent years, some of the most impactful cyberattacks have also been discovered during Christmas and New Year. If you are a CISO or a senior security professional, then you don’t…
In the intricate game of cybersecurity threats, loader malware is a cunning actor that slips into unwary systems and sets the stage for more advanced cyberattacks. This hostile thing is relatively modest but can prevent detection and cause devastation. Hidden behind the curtain, Loader malware is the first activator in…
Step into the world of cybersecurity with SSL/TLS challenges and the protection they offer against malicious exploits. This illuminating blog will unravel the mysteries surrounding SSL/TLS, exploring their formidable defenses against various attacks. From the fundamental question of what SSL/TLS prevents to delving into the most common attacks thwarted by…
Cybersecurity is more crucial than ever in today’s environment. Having a reliable security solution is crucial given organizations’ constantly expanding risks. Cybersecurity is a genuine issue that affects everyone; there is no getting around it. There is no difference between an individual and an organization. There have been several changes…
Today, it’s challenging to ignore ransomware attacks. The F.B.I.’s Internet Crime Report shows that local reports of such threats increased by 20% in 2020. Between 2019 and 2020, attacks increased by over sixty percent worldwide. Attacks by ransomware are growing not just but also in significance. Moreover, worldwide organizations were…
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