Lithuanian state energy company Ignitis Group was the victim of a distributed denial-of-service attack; a pro-Russian hacker group claimed responsibility. The Baltic nation is a supply chain chokepoint for Kaliningrad. Last month, it began enforcing EU sanctions on the Russian exclave.
In 2021, it was reported that over 67,500 cybercrimes occurred in Australia, which is an increase of 13% compared to the previous year. This reiterates that despite implementing strong policies and controls, due diligence is needed to help thwart cybercriminals who continue attempting advanced and sophisticated...
Three months after Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine began, a report from the State Cyber Defense Center's Cyber Rapid Response Team takes a look back at the turbulence the nation has faced in its cyber sphere during Q1 2022 and considers the way ahead.
Russia's use of wiper malware, DDoS attacks and targeted disinformation show it no longer depends on traditional methods in its war with Ukraine. John Walker, a professor and counterintelligence expert, says organizations need to be "more realistic" about how they handle cyberattacks.
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine and the National Bank of Ukraine are warning of massive DDoS attacks against pro-Ukrainian targets. The intelligence service in Romania, SRI, also warns of a similar type of attack targeting sites belonging to its national authorities.
With so much at stake, organizations have to formulate a framework of cybersecurity strategies that can adapt to new and evolving threats. Cybersecurity involves not just technological defenses but a comprehensive process that keeps employees updated about security policies, ensures there's a thorough evaluation of...
With Ukraine having called on the world to join its "IT Army" and help it hack Russia and ally Belarus, what could possibly go wrong? For starters, launching distributed denial-of-service attacks - at least from outside Ukraine - remains illegal and risks triggering an escalation by Moscow.
As Western cybersecurity officials warn that Russia's Ukraine invasion poses an elevated cybersecurity risk to all, kudos to Cloudflare, CrowdStrike and Ping Identity for offering free endpoint security and other defenses to the healthcare sector and power sectors, for at least four months.
Russia's National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents has published a list of 17,576 IP addresses and 166 domains that it says are targeting the country's information resources via distributed denial-of-service attacks. It also published a 20-point list of remediation measures.
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, what should global CISOs and security teams do to ensure that their organizations stay protected? Beyond following cybersecurity agencies' guidance, experts offer advice on how to brief the board of directors, appeal for resources, support teams and more.
Days ago, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense issued a call for Ukrainian hackers to safeguard its networks and tap into Russian infrastructure. Now, Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's vice prime minister and minister of digital transformation, says he is creating an IT army and calling for digital talents.
This webinar helps to understand the evolution of DDoS extortion, its ramifications on 2021 security postures, and the latest best practices to fight back and reduce your risk.
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of attempts made by European law enforcement to encourage young cybercriminals to channel their skills in more ethical ways. Also featured: Fraud detection and response; inspiring behavioral change.
Dutch cybercrime police have a message for almost 30 users of an on-demand distributed denial-of-service site: We see what you're doing; now cut it out or we're going to arrest you. And not for the first time, the move shows police in Europe emphasizing ethical hacking pursuits instead for young adults.
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