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Hacked Healthcare: Rising Security Breaches in the US
May 31, 2023

Hacked Healthcare: Rising Security Breaches in the US

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

Unlock Industry-Specific Cyber Insights: Industry Threat Landscape Report
May 18, 2023

Unlock Industry-Specific Cyber Insights: Industry Threat Landscape Report

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

Gulf Countries Threat Landscape Report: Cyber Security Posture of the GCC Countries
May 12, 2023

Gulf Countries Threat Landscape Report: Cyber Security Posture of the GCC Countries

“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

May 11, 2023

Cyber Deception at the Ballot Box: Unmasking the Phishing Epidemic in Election Campaigns

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

May 2, 2023

SOCRadar Technical Whitepaper: ‘Snapshot of 70 Million Stealer Logs’

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

An Inherent Weakness: Critical Infrastructures in Gulf Countries
April 28, 2023

An Inherent Weakness: Critical Infrastructures in Gulf Countries

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

How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Attacks During Tax Season?
March 7, 2023

How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Attacks During Tax Season?

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

Educational Institutions Face 234% Increase in Ransomware Attacks
March 2, 2023

Educational Institutions Face 234% Increase in Ransomware Attacks

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

Education Threat Landscape Report: Education Industry Threat Posts Increased by 61%
February 24, 2023

Education Threat Landscape Report: Threat Posts 61% Increased

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

SOCRadar's End of Year Report: Phishing Threats in 2022
January 30, 2023

SOCRadar’s End of Year Report: Phishing Threats in 2022

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

91% of E-Commerce Login Traffic is Credential Stuffing Attempts
November 24, 2022

91% of E-Commerce Login Traffic is Credential Stuffing Attempts

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

Gifts of the Dark Web: Auto-Generated Gift Codes
November 23, 2022

Gifts of the Dark Web: Auto-Generated Gift Codes

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

E-Commerce Threat Landscape Report: 17.4M Credit Card Information Sold
November 22, 2022

E-Commerce Threat Landscape Report: 17.4M Credit Card Information Sold

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 Threat Landscape Report: HTTPS Used in %70 of Scams
November 21, 2022

E-Commerce Report: Threat Actors Use HTTPS in 70% of Scams

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 Qatar: Dark Web & Phishing Landscape Analysis
November 15, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar: Dark Web & Phishing Landscape Analysis

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

Manufacturing Industry Pays the Highest Average Ransom at $2.04M
November 14, 2022

Manufacturing Industry Pays the Highest Average Ransom at $2.04M

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

LockBit Responsible for 1/3 of Ransomware Attacks Targeting Financial Industry
November 1, 2022

LockBit Responsible for 1/3 of Ransomware Attacks Targeting Financial Industry

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

Ransomware Strikes Thailand Manufacturing Industry
October 27, 2022

Ransomware Strikes Thailand Manufacturing Industry

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

Financial Industry Shaken by DDoS Attacks
October 25, 2022

Financial Industry Shaken by DDoS Attacks

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

Finance Threat Landscape Report: 17.5M Credit Card Numbers Sold on Blackmarket
October 21, 2022

Finance Threat Landscape Report: 17.5M Credit Card Numbers Sold on Blackmarket

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

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