Wiper Malware Threat Looms Over Tokyo Olympics

Did you know that according to recent research by a famous Japanese Security Firm, it has been discovered that the computer systems in Japan are being attacked by destructive wiper malware? As a matter of shock, this was discovered 2 days before the op… Continue reading Wiper Malware Threat Looms Over Tokyo Olympics

Poisoning Attempt was a Second Cyber Attack on Florida Water Plant

An article in ZDNet has revealed that Oldsmar (Florida, US) treatment plant, which was in news due to a poisoning attempt through a cyber attack, was also at the receiving end of another cyber attack that happened before this. The investigation mention… Continue reading Poisoning Attempt was a Second Cyber Attack on Florida Water Plant

Cyber Attack Haunts a Public Water Supply System. Again!

In my previous blog, I had described how and why it is important for critical agencies to ensure that they are secure from
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Cyber Security for Critical Infrastructure: Challenges and Solutions

With geopolitical tension rising in certain parts of the world along with the ambitions of cyber attackers, coming up with a holistic strategy
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Bad Actors Target MongoDB Databases, Threatening to Contact GDPR Legislators Unless Ransom is Paid

Bad actors are targeting unsecured MongoDB servers, wiping their database and leaving ransom notes outlining threats to leak the stolen information and report owners for GDPR violations. According to Victor Gevers, the chairman of the international non… Continue reading Bad Actors Target MongoDB Databases, Threatening to Contact GDPR Legislators Unless Ransom is Paid

Hackers Favorite CoinHive Cryptocurrency Mining Service Shutting Down

Coinhive, a notorious in-browser cryptocurrency mining service popular among cybercriminals, has announced that it will discontinue its services on March 8, 2019.

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US Indicts Two Chinese Government Hackers Over Global Hacking Campaign

The US Department of Justice on Thursday charged two Chinese hackers associated with the Chinese government for hacking numerous companies and government agencies in a dozen countries.

The Chinese nationals, Zhu Hua (known online as Afwar, CVNX, Alayo… Continue reading US Indicts Two Chinese Government Hackers Over Global Hacking Campaign