The Phishing Attack Economy
August 21, 2019
Infographics
Emails have become an essential part of our working and personal lives. But some people have found ways to exploit emails to spread viruses and other malware. One out …
Tag: Cyber Attacks
How Can Cryptocurrency Users Ward Off Cyberattacks?
March 24, 2018
Security
We’ve all read the headlines. ICO funding thefts have hardly been low profile. It’s curious, though, that what was labeled by so many as simply a vehicle for criminal …
Top 6 Most Targeted Countries For Cyber Attacks
The cyber attack business continues to grow exponentially over time. In the year 2017, there will be several million cyber attacks every single day. As it turns out, some …
Krebs On Security Outted Hackers for Hire Then Goes Down After “Record Breaking” DDoS Attack
September 27, 2016
News, Security, Technology
Last week renowned cyber security journalist Brian Krebs’ website, Krebs On Security, was hit with a record cyber-attack and taken off line. Everything turned out O.K. for Krebs, as …
The EAU Says It Doesn’t Have Enough Trained Cyber Security Specialists
September 15, 2016
News, Security, Technology
The UAE has to invest in training its own security pros as it has become a priority in the cyber-crime war, due to the amount to trained professionals dwindling. …
Malware Writers Make Their Next Target Known by Naming Newest Ransomware After the Man Who Stops Them
September 11, 2016
News, Security, Technology
Ransomware has become the most widespread type of cyber-attack lately. It seems like it evolves almost overnight, with new, more advanced forms of malware popping up all the time. …
Obama Talks Over Cyber Attacks With Vladimir Putin
September 8, 2016
News, Security, Technology
After a 90-minute meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he announced that there will be no retaliation for the suspected involvement of Russia in the recent Democratic Party hacks. …
The Hacker Thats Hacking Hackers
September 7, 2016
News, Security, Technology
It’s a rarity these days to see someone getting what they deserve, but lately it seems hackers have been getting a little taste of their own medicine. A hacker …
The True Monetary Burdens Behind Financial Cyber Crime
September 2, 2016
Crypto, Finance, News, Security, Technology
Members of SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) have seen themselves as the target of many cyber-attacks lately. Earlier this week, SWIFT sent letters to all of its …