Cyber Attack News

In recent years, we’ve witnessed a range of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and both public and private sector entities. These cyber breaches have often disrupted operations, compromised sensitive data, and caused significant economic damage. However, attacks targeting healthcare infrastructure have been some of the most alarming, with incidents leading to cancelled emergency appointments and, tragically, The post Cyber Attack Targets Military Aid Relief Aircraft in Historic GPS Spoofing Incident first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Cyber Attack Targets Military Aid Relief Aircraft in Historic GPS Spoofing Incident appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

In a chilling reminder of the growing cyber threats to the healthcare industry, Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC), a U.S. lab testing provider, confirmed a major data breach that compromised the personal and medical data of 1.6 million individuals. The October 2024 cyberattack, which was disclosed just yesterday, exposed highly sensitive information ranging from Social Security The post Critical Patient Data Exposed: 1.6 Million Affected in Widespread Healthcare Cyber Attack first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Critical Patient Data Exposed: 1.6 Million Affected in Widespread Healthcare Cyber Attack appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Now that the March Madness tournament has concluded with thrilling games and memorable moments, fans are reflecting on their brackets and the champions crowned. While the excitement of the tournament may have subsided, the cybersecurity risks tied to major events like this remain a critical concern, especially as cybercriminals continue to exploit similar opportunities during The post March Madness: Don’t Let Cyber Scammers Attack Your Bracket Blind Spot first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post March Madness: Don’t Let Cyber Scammers Attack Your Bracket Blind Spot appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Cybercriminals are always finding new ways to trick people, and one of the latest scams on the rise is called vishing, short for voice phishing. Unlike email scams (known as phishing), vishing happens over the phone. Recent studies have highlighted a dramatic escalation in vishing attacks. The 2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report documented a 442% The post Vishing: The voice scam you need to know about first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Vishing: The voice scam you need to know about appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

In the world of digitization, cyberattacks have become an increasingly common form of warfare, with Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks standing out as one of the most prominent and disruptive methods. While often perceived as a technical nuisance that temporarily disables online services, the impact of a DDoS attack can extend far beyond mere The post Can a DDoS Cyber Attack Lead to Political Warfare? first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Can a DDoS Cyber Attack Lead to Political Warfare? appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Cyberattacks are a persistent and growing threat that cause significant financial strain to victims, whether public or private organizations. However, recent research by Vodafone has revealed a particularly alarming trend: every year, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are losing nearly £3.4 billion due to cybercrime. This figure is expected to rise in the coming years The post Cyber Attacks make UK SMEs loose £3.4 billion a year first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Cyber Attacks make UK SMEs loose £3.4 billion a year appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

The recent cyberattack attributed to the “Holy League Coalition” hacking group has raised significant concerns about cybersecurity, as key British institutions fall victim to a highly sophisticated assault. This group, reportedly a collaboration between Russian cyber operatives and Pro-Palestinian hackers, has targeted several vital branches of the UK’s defense infrastructure, including the British Army, the The post Hackers launch cyber attacks on British Army, Royal Navy and Office for Nuclear Security first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Hackers launch cyber attacks on British Army, Royal Navy and Office for Nuclear Security appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

A cyberattack targeting five of Australia’s leading superannuation providers has reportedly resulted in significant financial theft and widespread account disruptions. The breach, which affected several prominent organizations, has seen one of the providers lose over $500,000 in funds. Additionally, accounts have been locked down, preventing customers from accessing their superannuation details, leaving many scrambling for The post Cyber Attack Hits Multiple Major Superannuation Providers in Australia, Resulting in Fund Theft and Account Lockdowns first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Cyber Attack Hits Multiple Major Superannuation Providers in Australia, Resulting in Fund Theft and Account Lockdowns appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

As anticipated, Russian Railways became the target of a large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, significantly impacting both its website and mobile application. The cyberattack disrupted online services, rendering them inaccessible to users for an extended period. However, despite the digital onslaught, the sale of tickets at railway transit counters and the overall functioning The post Russian Railways hit by DDoS Cyber Attack from Hacker Army first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Russian Railways hit by DDoS Cyber Attack from Hacker Army appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

These days, in this interconnected world, cyber attacks have become a significant threat to businesses, governments, and individuals alike. The motivations behind these attacks are varied, ranging from financial gain to political agendas, and the methods used by hackers are constantly evolving. Understanding why hackers launch cyber attacks can help organizations and individuals better defend The post Motivations for Hackers to launch Cyber Attacks first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Motivations for Hackers to launch Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.