The US Department of Energy, with responsibility for managing nuclear weapons, has emerged as a victim of a major suspected Russian cyber attack hacking campaign.
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U.S. cyberattack a serious, ongoing problem, Microsoft cautions
The U.S. cybersecurity team is still trying to determine exactly who is responsible for a major cyberattack in the U.S., with many signs pointing to the Russian government. Microsoft, which has built the systems for a majority of computers in the U.S., said they too have found malicious software on its systems. William Brangham spoke with Brad Smith, president of Microsoft, to learn more.
Continue ReadingThe Latest Cyber Attack Techniques to Watch for in 2020
Ed Skoudis sat down with us at RSA Conference 2020 to talk about deep cyber attack persistence, attackers “living off the land”, and the latest penetration techniques he’s seeing. Skoudis also shares with us the two events he looks forward to most every year at RSA Conference, which includes the Cryptographer’s Panel.
Continue ReadingRussian cyberattack worse than initially thought
Microsoft’s CEO shared just how extensive the cyberattack was and that he believes it is ongoing.
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Continue ReadingLarge scale cyber attack on Australian institutions and companies
This cyber attack is targeting Australian organizations across a range of sectors.
Continue ReadingCyber Attacks Halt New Zealand Exchange for Fourth Day
New Zealand’s stock exchange failed to resume trading on Friday, suffering a fourth day of disruption amid cyber attacks from abroad.
Continue ReadingHackers Are Capitalizing on the Coronavirus
Coronavirus spam email has ballooned alongside the pandemic’s spread. But there’s more to these schemes than hackers out to steal your data.
Continue ReadingChinese Hackers Have Finally Caught Up With American Hackers
Chinese hackers are trying to steal valuable coronavirus vaccines and therapies.
Continue ReadingAustralia The Target of a Sophisticated State-Based Cyber Attack
Australian private and public sector organisations are being targeted in a sophisticated cyber attack by a foreign entity.
Continue ReadingThe Hidden World Of Non-Consensual Videos
These private videos and intimate images are uploaded and shared on the Internet without consent, invading privacy and destroying lives.
Continue ReadingChina Imported 2 Billion Masks When Claiming No Outbreak
While the regime in china was claiming there was no virus outbreak at the beginning of the year, customs data show they imported 2 billion masks.
Continue ReadingFighting Cyber Attacks After Attempt to Hijack Eurovision Song Contest
Fighting cyber attacks. A grim cyber attack on this year’s Eurovision final was stopped with just one second to spare.
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