Security News

The 10 most important cyberattacks of the decade
2019-12-04 17:40

After a number of devastating breaches and hacks, the sheer size of data lost is no longer the only indicator of severity.

Report: APT gang increased cyberattacks on businesses in Q3
2019-12-02 17:16

Hackers used email addresses, malicious Word docs, and compromised SharePoint sites to deliver malware.

Cyberattack Hit 10% of Louisiana's State Government Servers
2019-11-25 09:36

One in ten of Louisiana’s 5,000 computer network servers that power operations across state government were damaged by this week’s cyberattack, a key technology official told lawmakers Friday. read more

Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Worsening Cyberattack Scenario
2019-11-22 15:25

Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions Involving China, Russia, North Korea and Iran are Leading to Cyberattacks read more

Lizard Squad Threatens UK’s Labour Leader with Cyberattacks Against His Family
2019-11-15 17:54

The threats follow a DDos attack bent on taking out the Labour Party's online presence.

How retail companies can better protect themselves against cyberattacks
2019-11-14 14:00

The sector has been hit by more data breaches than any other this year as criminal groups devise more advanced hacking methods, says threat intelligence company IntSights.

Solar, Wind Power Utility Disrupted in Rare Cyberattack
2019-11-01 20:51

A simple attack on an unpatched server could have been catastrophic for the Utah-based utility.

How schools can better protect themselves against cyberattacks
2019-10-31 14:49

Reported cyberattacks against K-12 schools in the US have hit 301 so far in 2019 compared to 124 in 2018 and 218 in 2017, according to a new report from security provider Barracuda Networks.

Norsk Hydro Receives First Insurance Payout Following Cyberattack
2019-10-31 11:52

Norwegian aluminum giant Norsk Hydro recently published its financial results for the third quarter of 2019 and revealed that it received its first insurance payout related to the cyberattack that...

Insurance Pays Out a Sliver of Norsk Hydro’s Cyberattack Damages
2019-10-30 19:47

The company received $3.6 million in cyber insurance - out of $71 million incurred in damages after a massive March cyberattack.