Colonial Pipeline became the latest victim of a ransomware attack from threat actors after the company revealed that it paid a ransom worth $4.4 million to DarkSide, the cybercriminal organization that hacked the company. This was done in exchange for regaining access to their servers which had been shut down as a result of the cyberattack. Joseph Blount, the CEO of Colonial Pipeline, … [Read more...] about Colonial Pipeline Forced to Pay $4.4m After Ransomware Attack
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Supply Chain Cyber Attacks See a Troubling Rise
A supply chain attack is a cyber attack that targets the weaker links in a supply chain network such as third-party vendors who may not have as robust a cybersecurity system as the original target. In recent years, cyber attackers have been attacking supply chains much more frequently than before. According to research in the US, supply chain attacks had risen by 42% in the first quarter of 2021. … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Cyber Attacks See a Troubling Rise
Phishing in 2020: Another Problem for an Already Difficult Year
In addition to the ever prevalent issue of COVID-19 and the problems that came with it, phishing attacks represented another headache users had to deal with in these troubling times. Phishing attacks involve using spoofs of popular websites and brands to deceive the user into revealing their identifying information on the website in order to extort their personal … [Read more...] about Phishing in 2020: Another Problem for an Already Difficult Year
Facebook Messenger Users Fall Victim to Scamming Attacks in Over 80 Countries
An international research conducted by analysts at cyber intelligence company Group-IB found more than 1000 fake accounts on the messaging app Facebook Messenger over the last year. These fake accounts promoted ads on the website offering users the ability to upgrade to a newer version of Facebook Messenger, which didn't exist. Innocent users who clicked on the link saw their Facebook login … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger Users Fall Victim to Scamming Attacks in Over 80 Countries
Scammers Add an Extra Worry for Travelers Post-COVID
Having endured a worldwide pandemic for the greater part of 14 months, we are looking forward to going back to a world without COVID-19. As vaccinations continue, lockdown restrictions ease, and more countries will open their borders for tourists from all around the world. This news is expected to be welcomed most by those who possess a passion for traveling. However, it might be … [Read more...] about Scammers Add an Extra Worry for Travelers Post-COVID
