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Cyberattacks increased 50 percent YoY in 2021 and peaked in December due to a frenzy of Log4j exploits, researchers found.
Continue reading Cyber-Spike: Orgs Suffer 925 Attacks per Week, an All-Time High
Overtaking the Conti ransomware gang, PYSA finds success with government-sector attacks. Continue reading PYSA Emerges as Top Ransomware Actor in November
An analysis of second-quarter malware trends shows that threats are becoming stealthier. Continue reading Encrypted & Fileless Malware Sees Big Growth
The group uses millions of password combos at the rate of nearly 2,700 login attempts per minute with new techniques that push the ATO envelope. Continue reading Innovative Proxy Phantom ATO Fraud Ring Haunts eCommerce Accounts
Income level, education and being part of a disadvantaged population all contribute to cybercrime outcomes, a survey suggests. Continue reading Women, Minorities Are Hacked More Than Others
Misconfigured APIs make any app risky, but when you’re talking about financial apps, you’re talking about handing ne’er-do-wells the power to turn your pockets inside-out. Continue reading Payment API Bungling Exposes Millions of Users’ Payment Data
The first half of 2021 saw 1.5 billion attacks on smart devices, with attackers looking to steal data, mine cryptocurrency or build botnets. Continue reading IoT Attacks Skyrocket, Doubling in 6 Months
Spam was on the rise in Q2, with video fraud and COVID-19-related efforts in the mix. Continue reading ‘Friends’ Reunion Anchors Video Swindle
The second quarter of the year saw the highest volumes of ransomware attacks ever, with Ryuk leading the way. Continue reading Ransomware Volumes Hit Record Highs as 2021 Wears On
Akamai’s 2020 gaming report shows that cyberattacks on the video game industry skyrocketed, shooting up 340 percent in 2020. Continue reading Pandemic-Bored Attackers Pummeled Gaming Industry