Cyber attacks stories - Page 121
Winter Olympics hacked: Was it just disruptive or something more sinister?
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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cybercrime
The Winter Olympics recently fell victim to a cyberattack which seemed to be just a disruption, but this expert says there could be more behind it.
Surprise - the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games were hacked
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Games organisers have reportedly admitted that its servers had been attacked, forcing them to shut down the official website.
Oracle MICROS POS vulnerability may compromise 330,000 POS systems
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
A vulnerability in Oracle's POS systems may affect more than 330,000 payment systems across the globe, putting files and sensitive information at risk.
Cyber warfare set to surge in 2018 but expert says Britain is not prepared
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
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government
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venafi
Cyber war has exploded and is now quite literally on our doorstep - despite this an expert claims Britain's defences are severely underfunded.
Ten things you need to know about Chronicle, Alphabet's new cybersecurity firm
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
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alphabet
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cyber attacks
Alphabet has unveiled Chronicle, a new cybersecurity firm aimed at detecting and stopping attacks using advanced analytics and Google's vast infrastructure.
Hacker steals US$440K in 'easily avoidable' digital currency breach
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
A hacker hijacked Black Wallet to steal around $440,000 from Bitcoin rival Stellar Lumen - High Tech Bridge's CEO says it was simple to prevent.
Five digital transformation considerations for CIOs
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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devops
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digital transformation
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it automation
How can existing IT infrastructure cope with the unprecedented influx of data and demanding business applications?.
Whitepaper: What is cybercrime doing closer to home?
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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siem
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cybersecurity
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logrhythm
This new report from Frost & Sullivan delves into APAC's cybersecurity maturity and includes a country breakdown and advice moving forward.
Building digital trust in 2018: Security predictions from CA Technologies
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
A bolt-on approach to security is not only inadequate, but might also cause immense, irreparable damage to an organization's operations & reputation.
Highly-targeted cyberattacks surround upcoming Winter Olympics
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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casb
McAfee released a report that revealed cybercriminals have targeted organisations involved in fast approaching Winter Olympics held in South Korea.
How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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credit card fraud
Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.
AI, edge computing, and IoT - Ixia's 2018 predictions for cloud security
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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uc
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hyperscale
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edge computing
It's essential for businesses to be aware of these trends and understand how they can ensure their networks are properly architected and secured.
Avoid gifting weaponised teddy bears & game console hacks: Top IoT threats this season
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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malware
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iot
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cybersecurity
Cyber attacks on toys, gaming consoles and home assistants, you ask? Weaponised teddy bears? Yes, it is possible.
Cisco maintains grip on IT security market after 'strong channel partner focus'
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
Canalys has released its latest predictions surrounding the global IT security market's performance over the third quarter in 2017.
Ludicrous cybercrime profit means Mafia no longer constrained to the streets
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Back in the day it was not uncommon for people to ransack stagecoaches and rob armoured trucks, but now they're robbing servers.
Businesses MUST prepare: World's cybersecurity big guns forecast 2018
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
What will 2018 bring? We've brought together a line-up of cybersecurity heavyweights to provide their opinions on various topics for the year ahead.
Malicious attacks to drive surge in cybersecurity spending for 2018
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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siem
Gartner has predicted security spending to total US$96.3b in 2018, an increase of 8% from 2017 with some segments performing better than others.
Interview: Cognizant takes thought leadership to AI in security
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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quantum computing
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ai
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cognizant
Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence now seem to go hand in hand as complementary weapons against crime, but what lies ahead?.
LogRhythm divulges eight key predictions for cybersecurity in 2018
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
The predictions for the new year include both good news and bad news, like the biggest data breach settlement of all time and increased awareness.
Deep Instinct brings deep learning security to APAC
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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ai
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cyber attacks
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deep learning
According to the company, it uses a proprietary neural network that is inspired by the brain's natural ability to learn.