Spear-phishing email results in U.S. gas pipeline ransomware attack
A spear-phishing email has resulted in a U.S. gas pipeline ransomware attack. Making the attack worse: The IT and OT networks were not segmented.
Hacking & Cyberattacks
MGM Resorts customer data breach still being utilized by hackers
Data stolen from breaches often live on forever, as appears to be the case with millions of records from the 2019 MGM Resorts data breach turning up again.
Cyber-extortion scheme targets Google AdSense users
A cyber-extortion scam targeting Google’s AdSense users is making waves. Here are the facts that will help you rest easy if you are a target.
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Social Engineering
Mobile banking users attacked in SMS phishing campaign
An SMS phishing campaign is targeting users of some of the biggest banks in North America. The attack has been thwarted — for now.
Cybersecurity risks facing legacy industrial control systems
Twenty-five years is ancient history in the world of IT. And outdated industrial control systems still in use are proving to be a cybersecurity headache.
Endpoint security best practices and policies to mitigate risks
Failure to adequately secure endpoints can have catastrophic results. Here’s a look at the most important endpoint security best practices.
Hardening your technology infrastructure in preparation for a DDoS attack
By establishing these 11 appropriate controls beforehand, your organization will be better positioned to withstand and survive a DDoS attack.
Ransomware threats: Cybercriminals take their wares to the next level
As companies and individuals harden their defenses against ransomware, hackers are creating new and more virulent ransomware threats.
Cyberfraud and the growing threat of organized retail crime
Cyberfraud perpetrated by organized retail crime costs businesses an eye-popping $30 billion each year. Can anything be done about it?
Ransomware attack ravages telemarketing firm Heritage Co.
Things at The Heritage Co. went from bad to worse after the Arkansas-based telemarketing firm badly mishandled a ransomware attack.
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