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Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
2024-08-22 04:00

There’s been an alarming increase in ransomware attacks over the past year, alongside significant shifts in the tactics and strategies employed by cybercriminals that underscore the necessity for...

Foiling bot attacks with AI-powered telemetry
2024-08-22 02:33

Why accurate threat detection and faster response times require a comprehensive view of the threat landscape Partner Content In today's digital landscape, the threat of automated attacks has...

Google fixes ninth Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks this year
2024-08-21 21:43

​​Today, Google released a new Chrome emergency security update to patch a zero-day vulnerability, the ninth one exploited in attacks this year. [...]

Litespeed Cache bug exposes millions of WordPress sites to takeover attacks
2024-08-21 17:22

A critical vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin can let attackers take over millions of websites after creating rogue admin accounts. [...]

PostgreSQL databases under attack
2024-08-21 13:10

Poorly protected PostgreSQL databases running on Linux machines are being compromised by cryptojacking attackers. Internet-exposed PostgreSQL databases are a favorite target of opportunistic cryptojacking groups and, occasionally, extortionists.

CERT-UA Warns of New Vermin-Linked Phishing Attacks with PoW Bait
2024-08-21 05:28

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine has warned of new phishing attacks that aim to infect devices with malware. The ZIP file contains a Microsoft Compiled HTML Help file that embeds JavaScript code responsible for launching an obfuscated PowerShell script.

Average DDoS attack costs $6,000 per minute
2024-08-21 03:00

The report also found that an average DDoS attack now lasts 45 minutes-an 18% increase from last year-costing unprotected organizations approximately $270,000 per attack at an average rate of $6,000 per minute. Increasingly, attackers are employing multi-vector DDoS attacks, which involve combining various DDoS attack methods into a brief attack and then repeating the process shortly thereafter.

Chipmaker Microchip reveals cyber attack whacked manufacturing capacity
2024-08-21 01:15

US semiconductor manufacturing firm Microchip Technology has revealed an "Unauthorized party disrupted the Company's use of certain servers and some business operation." The company took actions including isolating the relevant systems, shutting down others, and calling in external cyber security advisors to understand the extent of the mess.

Most Ransomware Attacks Occur When Security Staff Are Asleep, Study Finds
2024-08-20 13:00

ThreatDown 2024 Report: Malwarebytes reveals ransomware trends, showing most attacks occur at night when security staff are off duty.

Anatomy of an Attack
2024-08-20 10:06

In today's rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations face increasingly sophisticated attacks targeting their applications. Understanding these threats and the technologies designed to...