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New CISA Report Ties Recent Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure to Russian Intelligence Unit

September 13, 2024

Unit 29155's actions since 2020 include cyber attacks on a number of federal agencies and critical infrastructure companies in a variety of countries. But the group seems to have switched most of its focus to Ukraine in the weeks prior to the 2022 military invasion.

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EPA to Increase Inspections and Take Enforcement Actions to Protect U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Attacks

May 30, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an enforcement alert to ensure community water systems (CWSs) comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to prevent disruptive cyber attacks, including those by nation-state actors.

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Cyber Attacks Hit DeFi Protocols for a Combined $25 Million

May 27, 2024

DeFi protocols had a bad day as Sonne Finance took the bulk of the loss, with about $20 million stolen via an exploitable bug. Cyber attacks also hit two other providers.

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A Massive Cyber Attack Disrupts Operations Across Numerous French Municipalities

April 23, 2024

A “large-scale cyber attack” has taken down local government services in several French municipalities since the night of Tuesday, April 9. Local media reported that municipal workers who reported to work on Wednesday were instructed not to switch on their computers or use other devices.

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UK and US Blame China’s State-Sponsored Hackers for Parliament Cyber Espionage, Cyber Attacks on Energy Industry

March 26, 2024

A known state-sponsored hacking group from China has been sanctioned by the US Treasury Department for a campaign of cyber attacks over the past decade, and has been named by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as the culprit in a 2021 cyber espionage campaign against parliamentarians.

Hooded hacker in cyber war showing cyber attacks in Israel-Hamas conflict

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Hacker Groups Contributing Cyber Attacks to Israel-Hamas Conflict

October 16, 2023

Israel-Hamas conflict draws in an international coalition of hackers conducting cyber attacks in support of both sides. Report finds that there are about 100 hacker groups that have involved themselves thus far, and that the number skews heavily to Palestine supporters (at 77).

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How Preemptive Action Can Mitigate Supply Chain Cyberattacks

August 11, 2023

Each partner in the software supply chain must understand their role in maintaining the security of the process. Transitioning from a blame-game to a proactive stance allows organizations to implement a well-defined, adaptable, and optimized strategy that helps mitigate risks and protect the supply chain.

Finger touch unlock on screen with generative AI showing cyber attacks and cyber defense

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The Arms Race for the Best Generative AI Is Underway – What Does It Mean for Cyber Security?

June 16, 2023

It’s clear that the introduction of generative AI to the mainstream is tipping the scales towards a war of algorithms against algorithms, machines fighting machines. For cyber security, the time to introduce AI into the toolkits of defenders is now.

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Irrigation Systems in Israel Hit With Cyber Attack That Temporarily Disabled Farm Equipment

April 25, 2023

Cyber attack that targeted irrigation systems in Israel is thought to be part of an annual "OpIsrael," hacktivist campaign that takes place every April, and this year's attempt at least managed to cause a nuisance for some farms in the Jordan Valley.

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Chinese Hackers Targeting Outer Layers of Networks for Cyber Attacks, Using New Malware for “Multi-Year” Intrusions

March 27, 2023

Chinese hackers are now focusing on the outer layers of target networks, even antivirus software and firewalls, as an entry point for stealthy cyber attacks that can last for years.

Cyber Attacks

New CISA Report Ties Recent Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure to Russian Intelligence Unit

EPA to Increase Inspections and Take Enforcement Actions to Protect U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Attacks

Cyber Attacks Hit DeFi Protocols for a Combined $25 Million

A Massive Cyber Attack Disrupts Operations Across Numerous French Municipalities

UK and US Blame China’s State-Sponsored Hackers for Parliament Cyber Espionage, Cyber Attacks on Energy Industry

Hacker Groups Contributing Cyber Attacks to Israel-Hamas Conflict

How Preemptive Action Can Mitigate Supply Chain Cyberattacks

The Arms Race for the Best Generative AI Is Underway – What Does It Mean for Cyber Security?

Irrigation Systems in Israel Hit With Cyber Attack That Temporarily Disabled Farm Equipment

Chinese Hackers Targeting Outer Layers of Networks for Cyber Attacks, Using New Malware for “Multi-Year” Intrusions

Navigating Privacy, Cybersecurity, and the Future of AI

FTC Bans Two Data Brokers From Selling Sensitive Location Data, Setting Precedent for Unfair Practices

New York Fines Auto Insurance Companies GEICO and Traveler Nearly $12 Million Over Data Breaches

Over 2,000 Palo Alto Firewalls Compromised via Exploited Vulnerabilities