Cyber Attacks
Discover expert analysis on cyber attacks with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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Nearly a million devices were infected in a huge GitHub malvertising campaign
News Microsoft has alerted users to a malvertising campaign leveraging GitHub to infect nearly 1 million devices around the world.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Why government email servers are top targets for state-backed hackers
News Government email systems provide attackers with a perfect entry point for state-sponsored espionage attacks
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Manufacturing firms are struggling to handle rising OT security threats
News Cyber attacks on manufacturing firms are skyrocketing, according to new research, but fewer than half are prepared for a rising tide of threats.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The new era of cyber threats
ITPro Podcast With AI-powered attacks and state-backed groups, security teams face face a new wave of sophisticated threats
By Rory Bathgate Published
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London council claims it faces 20,000 cyber attacks per day
News Hammersmith and Fulham Council reportedly faces up to 20,000 attempted cyber attacks each day.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Cyber attack delayed cancer treatment at NHS hospital
News A cyber attack at Wirral University Teaching Hospital in 2024 delayed critical cancer treatment for patients, documents show.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Why LinkedIn has become a prime hunting ground for cyber criminals
News Cyber criminals are flocking to LinkedIn to conduct social engineering campaigns, research shows.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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How hackers bypass MFA
In-depth Security leaders must ensure there’s more to their defenses than the simplest identity checks
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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Malicious GitHub repositories target users with malware
News Criminals are exploiting GitHub's reputation to install Lumma Stealer disguised as game hacks and cracked software
By Emma Woollacott Published
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UK government doesn't know how vulnerable its IT systems are
News A report from the audit watchdog has found creaking legacy systems and a severe cyber skills shortage
By Emma Woollacott Published
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UnitedHealth reveals 190 million US citizens were impacted by the Change Healthcare breach
News UnitedHealth has confirmed that 190 million US citizens were affected by the Change Healthcare cyber attack in 2024.
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Hackers are using Microsoft Teams to conduct “email bombing” attacks
News Experts told ITPro that tactics like this are on the rise, and employees must be trained effectively
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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