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- By George Dascalu
- July 30th, 2021
IBM: Average Cost of Data Breach Exceeds $4.2M
Since the coronavirus pandemic, the average cost of a data breach has risen to its highest level in 17 years
- By George Dascalu
- July 29th, 2021
Uber Breached Australians' Privacy Following 2016 Attack
Even tough the leak exposed the personal information of 57 million users and drivers, Uber was not fined by Australia
- By George Dascalu
- July 29th, 2021
Biden: Major Cyberattack Could Trigger a "Real Shooting War"
Significant cyber attacks might spark a military clash
- By George Dascalu
- July 29th, 2021
New Android Malware Spying its Victims and Stealing Passwords via VNC
Brunhilda released new malware targeing Android
- By George Dascalu
- July 29th, 2021
U.S. Policy Can Reduce the Spread of Russia-Based Ransomware
Experts believe that in order to reduce Russian cybercrime, the U.S. must apply appropriate political pressure
- By George Dascalu
- July 28th, 2021
No More Ransom Saves Victims Almost €1B Over 5 Years
Ransomware victims can use free decryptors to avoid paying ransoms in order to recover their encrypted data
- By George Dascalu
- July 28th, 2021
Several Security Flaws Found in 3 Open-Source Software
If flawed open source software solutions are properly exploited, the entire server can be compromised
- By George Dascalu
- July 28th, 2021
LockBit Now Encrypts Windows Domains Using Group Policies
Researchers have discovered a new strain of LockBit ransomware capable of encrypting all Windows domain members
- By George Dascalu
- July 28th, 2021
In the First Half of 2021, HP Found that 75% of Threats Came via Email
Instead of using alternative methods, cybercriminals prefer to launch most of the phishing attacks via email
- By George Dascalu
- July 27th, 2021
Microsoft Rushes Fix for PetitPotam Attack PoC
The vulnerabilities that allowed the PoC attack to force remote Windows systems to reveal hashed passwords are now fixed
- By George Dascalu
- July 27th, 2021
Apple Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability in macOS, iOS, and iPadOS
Apple has released the 13th patch this year to fix a zero-day vulnerability in its operating systems
- By George Dascalu
- July 27th, 2021
Persistent Cyberattacks Put Hospitals' Finances at Risk
Cybercriminals launched 55% more cyberattacks in 2020 that affects patients' interests and hospitals' finances
- By George Dascalu
- July 27th, 2021
Fake Windows 11 Installers are Used by Scammers to Distribute Malware
Fake installers target users who do not want to wait for the final Windows 11 operating system release
- By George Dascalu
- July 27th, 2021
Brazil Establishes Cyberattack Response Network
One of the network's common goals is to enhance the country's cybersecurity in the context of rising attacks
- By George Dascalu
- July 27th, 2021
Microsoft Reveals Enhanced LemonDuck Malware Targeting Windows and Linux
The software company warned of an enhanced version of the malware that can perform more destructive operations
- By George Dascalu
- July 27th, 2021
Ukrainian Authorities Confiscated Unencrypted VPN Servers
Another piece of evidence reveals that, in order to maintain online privacy, a VPN service should be properly selected
- By George Dascalu
- July 26th, 2021
Bio-Laboratory Petition Website Hit by Cyberattack
Two allegedly US-linked cyberattacks hit a petition website