Cyber Attacks
Discover expert analysis on cyber attacks with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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March rundown: The return of state-backed hacking campaigns
ITPro Podcast A major attack on the electoral commission raised concerns for the security capabilities of public and private organizations
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Security experts raise questions about UK cyber funding in wake of Electoral Commission hack
News Experts have described security funding as lackluster amid rising state-backed cyber attacks
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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ThreatLabz Report: The state of encrypted attacks
Whitepaper What's hiding in your web traffic?
By ITPro Published
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Hackers steal personal data of 43 million French job seekers
News The data breach is the largest in French history and comes amid a period of escalating attacks against public services
By Emma Woollacott Published
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February rundown: LockBit takedown and ChatGPT woes
ITPro Podcast LockBit was put on the backfoot through international action and OpenAI’s moment of madness will linger in the minds of its customers
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Business email compromise attacks are evolving, but what can be done about it?
In-depth As business email compromise attacks have become more sophisticated, organizations have been forced to adapt tactics in defense
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Here's what you need to know about the AnyDesk breach
News AnyDesk issued a warning after threat actors gained access to production systems, but says there's "no evidence" of customer data loss
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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Lush cyber attack claimed by Akira ransomware gang
NEWS The group says it has accessed and will release data including passports, tax information, and client data
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Sneak-and-peek Midnight Blizzard attack highlights “worrying flaws” in Microsoft security processes
News Microsoft leadership communications were exposed through the Midnight Blizzard brute-force password attack
By George Fitzmaurice Published
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What are the most-targeted industries for cyber attacks?
In-depth What makes the most-targeted industries for cyber attacks such common victims, and what can they do to shore up security?
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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What is the Computer Misuse Act?
In-depth If your computer systems are attacked, is the Computer Misuse Act effective enough to put those criminals behind bars?
By Jane McCallion Last updated
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SOC modernization and the role of XDR
Whitepaper Automate security processes to deliver efficiencies across IT
By ITPro Published
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