Cyber Attacks
Discover expert analysis on cyber attacks with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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Hacker claims to have data linked to 19 million French mobile and internet customers
News Exposed data could include IBAN numbers, email addresses, and phone numbers
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Everything you need to know about the ‘mass exploitation’ of FortiManager appliances
News A missing authentication flaw could allow an attacker to use a compromised FortiManager device to move laterally to other Fortinet devices and target enterprise environments
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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The University of Manchester wants to set an example for cyber after being attacked
Interview While the cyber attack on the university was a damaging incident, it could’ve been a lot worse
By Ross Kelly Published
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Cisco confirms attackers stole data, shuts down access to compromised DevHub environment
News The tech giant insists that no sensitive customer information has been compromised
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Microsoft logs 600 million identity attacks per day as threat actors collaborate more
News A shift to passwordless authentication and greater reliance on AI could help stem the flow of attacks as threat actors arm themselves with better techniques and tools
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Phishing tactics: The top attack trends
In-depth Phishing is evolving beyond email as advances such as AI drive targeted attacks – leaders must keep up with the latest tactics to mount an effective defense
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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NCSC warns organizations of cyber threat from Russian Foreign Intelligence
News Attackers linked to the Russian government are exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities, say UK and US security agencies
By Emma Woollacott Published
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UK Public sector at risk from supply chain attacks, new report warns
News Research from Blackberry suggests that overconfidence and a lack of visibility are leaving healthcare, education, and government organizations exposed
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Cyber expert suggests American Water cyber incident was a ransomware attack
News The attack left 14 million customers without access to a service portal, disrupting billing processes, though the firm said it does not believe its water facilities were impacted
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Hackers are using a ChromeLoader exploit to set up fake companies and malware-ridden websites
News Code-signing and malvertising are being used to guide victims to well-designed websites that offer seemingly legitimate tools like PDF readers and converters
By Bobby Hellard Published
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API and bot attacks are costing businesses billions
News With APIs becoming ever more popular, they've become attractive targets for attackers, particularly through the use of highly sophisticated bots
By Emma Woollacott Published
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NCSC identifies China-linked botnets targeting thousands of devices worldwide
News In a joint advisory from the UK, the US, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, organizations and individuals are advised to take precautions against infection
By Emma Woollacott Published
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