Tag: #CyberAttack
Earlier this year, an international coalition of law enforcement agencies made a significant breakthrough by seizing control of the infamous LockBit ransomware gang’s dark web site. The site, which had terrorized companies and institutions globally, was replaced with a familiar message from the authorities: “This site is now under the control of law enforcement.” Although […]
The proliferation of remote and hybrid work models has exacerbated vulnerabilities in cloud security, making email a prime target for cybercriminals. In 2023, email accounted for a staggering 46% of all threats intercepted by Trend Micro, underscoring the urgency of robust email security measures. Phishing attacks, a cornerstone of cybercrime, saw a dramatic increase in […]
On July 30, a sustained cyberattack wreaked havoc on Microsoft’s Azure cloud services, causing nearly eight hours of disruption. The attack, exacerbated by an implementation error, affected multiple Azure offerings, including Azure App Services, Azure IoT Central, Application Insights, Log Search Alerts, and Azure Policy. The disruption began at around 7:45 a.m. ET and lasted […]