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The healthcare industry is an attractive, prime target for ransomware groups; the AIDS Trojan, also known as the PC Cyborg virus, was the first-ever ransomware virus documented. It targeted the healthcare industry. The AIDS trojan was… Continue Reading
Industry cyber threat landscape means the perspective of distinct cybersecurity threats targeting the related industry. The threat landscape of an industry could change accordingly since cyber threats constantly evolve through time. A detailed industry threat… Continue Reading
“Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates constitute the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, generally known as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a regional, intergovernmental, political, and… Continue Reading
During periods of elections, people's desire to obtain knowledge is outstanding, and they are overloaded with messages varying from fliers to social media advertisements. Campaigns for candidates raise tensions, and social balances are more sensitive… Continue Reading
SOCRadar's first technical white paper is out! Here are some highlights: Threat actors created fake data to increase the number of records. Stealer software commonly runs in the Downloads folder and AppData/temp directories. Corporate credentials… Continue Reading
One of the most devastating cyberattacks on critical infrastructure was the Colonial Pipeline attack in the United States in May 2021. This attack caused chaos nationwide and was considered a national security threat affecting consumers, airlines, and public transportation. … Continue Reading
Not many sane persons in the US will go against the (Internal Revenue Service) IRS. Even some crazies like Batman's supervillain Joker will stay out of the way of the IRS. However, the IRS's frightening… Continue Reading
As the world becomes increasingly digital, educational institutions face a growing cyberattack threat. In 2022, cybersecurity researchers expected these attacks to increase in frequency and complexity as cybercriminals seek to exploit vulnerabilities in school systems… Continue Reading
The education industry is experiencing a digital transformation process as technology becomes more prevalent in the world. This shift is particularly relevant for students, parents, teachers, administrators, and consultants who make up the diverse user… Continue Reading
The year 2022 was challenging for global cybersecurity, with waves of cyberattacks during Russia's invasion of Ukraine setting the tone for the rest of the year. This has also made it a challenging year for… Continue Reading
Credential stuffing is a type of cyberattack in which user login information or entire password lists are obtained through theft or leaks and used to log into another service. Weak and reused passwords invite credential… Continue Reading
The most popular interests of online shoppers are earning or using gift cards, reward points, and coupons. During the holiday season, e-commerce sites increase the distribution of gift cards and rewards in response to customer… Continue Reading
Attacks in the e-commerce industry are usually known to threaten financial information. When a user makes a payment, credit card data is stored in e-commerce sites, adding to billions of credit card data that can… Continue Reading
E-commerce is a fragile industry, opening many doors to various attacks. Phishing is a widespread attack in this industry; in fact, e-commerce is the third most targeted industry for phishing attacks. Customers of e-commerce sites are… Continue Reading
FIFA World Cup 2022 will be organized in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, 2022. Predictions show that 1.5 million people will travel to Qatar to watch the tournament, which national teams from 32… Continue Reading
The past five years have witnessed the evolution of threat actors in ransomware. These developments, both operationally and technically, have significantly increased the damage done by ransomware groups. Ransomware gangs are no longer content with… Continue Reading
In the first eight months of 2022, the SOCRadar CTIA Team examined 1,700 ransomware threats published on dark web forums and hacker channels. 4.5% of these posts were related to the financial industry, targeting financial… Continue Reading
Data leaks are a significant concern for every organization. Between September 2021 and September 2022, theft or leak of data has been a big issue for Thailand as well, through various means such as the… Continue Reading
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are one of the most common techniques along with cyber criminals. Despite being temporary, DDoS attacks can have a significant impact on organizations. DDoS attacks became a big issue again last… Continue Reading
The dark web's levels of anonymity make it the ideal hub for all kinds of cybercrime activity. Finance is one of the critical industries that dark web threats impact, and threat actors frequently highlight it… Continue Reading
