Cyber Attacks
Discover expert analysis on cyber attacks with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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 Cyber espionage group laid low in National Guard network for nearly a yearNews The announcement marks the second major Salt Typhoon incident in the space of two years By Ross Kelly Published News
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 Application layer DDoS attacks are skyrocketing – here's whyNews The industry is seen as a prime target thanks to a reliance on online services and real-time transactions By Emma Woollacott Published News
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 Ingram Micro cyber attack: IT distributor says system restoration underwayNews Ingram Micro is gradually getting back on its feet after a recent cyber attack severely disrupted systems. By Emma Woollacott Published News
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 M&S chair calls for mandatory reporting of cyber attacks after "traumatic" ransomware incidentNews M&S chair Archie Norman has called for mandatory reporting amid claims two large UK companies were hacked without any public knowledge. By Nicole Kobie Published News
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 Zero Standing Privilege: Automating Cybersecurity Without Disrupting ProductivityWhitepaper By ITPro Published Whitepaper
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 Hackers are using PDFs to impersonate big brands like Microsoft and PayPal in a new threat campaignNews Hackers are increasingly using PDF attachments to impersonate major brands in phishing campaigns, according to new research from Cisco Talos. By Emma Woollacott Published News
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 Everything we know about the Qantas cyber attack so farNews While details remain murky, cyber experts told ITPro the Qantas incident bears all the hallmarks of the Scattered Spider ransomware group. By Emma Woollacott Published News
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 M&S aims for full online restoration within four weeks following major cyber attackNews M&S CEO Stuart Machin says the high street retailer plans to fully restore operations by August following a devastating cyber attack in April. By Rene Millman Published News
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 British IT worker jailed for revenge attack on employer that caused a “ripple effect of disruption” for colleagues and customersNews West Yorkshire man Mohammed Umar Taj was suspended from his job in Huddersfield in July 2022, and began taking revenge within hours. By Emma Woollacott Published News
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 The Scattered Spider hacker group has a new industry in its crosshairsNews The notorious Scattered Spider threat group is now turning its attention to the airline industry, with attacks on operators intensifying. By Emma Woollacott Published News
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 North Korean IT workers: The growing threatIn-depth As fake IT worker schemes plague firms in the US and Europe, what can leaders do to protect their organizations? By Kate O'Flaherty Published In-depth
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 Financial impact of cyber attacks on UK retailers laid bare in new reportNews Analysis from the Cyber Monitoring Centre shows the recent cyber attacks on a host of UK retailers could cost up to £440 million. By Nicole Kobie Published News