Cyber Attacks
Discover expert analysis on cyber attacks with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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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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T-Mobile’s VM logs allegedly leaked in 20 GB Capgemini data breach
The attacker claims to have stolen databases, source code, credentials, private keys, as well as log files generated by virtual machines belonging to T-Mobile
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Cracking open insider threats
ITPro Podcast Leaders need to perform strict identity measures on would-be hires – and ensure employees who leave have access promptly removed
By Rory Bathgate Published
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TfL reveals bank data on 5,000 customers exposed in cyber attack, arrest made following incident
News London's public transport operator has warned some customer data may have been compromised
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The Iran cyber threat: Breaking down attack tactics
In-depth Iran has been implicated in multiple recent cyber attacks – as state-backed hackers evolve their tactics, businesses must respond by shoring up defenses
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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