SolarWinds & Accellion Breaches: Supply Chain Attacks Wreaking Havoc
When it comes to cyber security, it’s not possible to pinpoint the biggest threat against organizations globally. However, supply chain attacks are doing their best to earn that honor. In a supply chain attack, a threat actor infiltrates an organization’s system through a third-party provider or partner that has access ... Read More
5 Deadliest Ransomware Gangs Terrorizing Organizations Worldwide
When it comes to cyber security, ransomware has become one of the biggest threats to organizations around the globe. According to a research conducted by Emsisoft, the average requested ransom has grown from $5,000 in 2018 to $200,000 in 2020! With so many ransomware attacks succeeding in robbing organizations ... Read More
Cyber Threats Haunting IoT Devices in 2021
With new technological advancements coming to light every day, the supply and demand for IoT devices has increased significantly. Humans have started relying on these devices for even the most basic everyday functions. In fact, as per a study conducted by IDC, 4 out of 5 people check their phones ... Read More
A Complete Guide to Watering Hole Attacks
Watering Hole Attack: The Attack Vector Used In Targeting Florida Water Utilities! Do you know that no less than 1,000 end-user computers visited the site infected by the attackers during the 58-day window! But what are these attacks and how do they affect an organization? Well, this blog sums it ... Read More
Top 8 Recent Cyber Attacks on Government Institutions Worldwide
Government organizations worldwide are at risk online. In this era of digitization, cyber criminals are more empowered than ever, leaving governments around the globe on unsure footing. Government entities globally have become one of the most popular targets amongst threat actors. With different economic and political motivations, cyber criminals have ... Read More
Incredible Rise in Cyber Security Growth Rate!
Over the last few years, the rise in cyber crime has been in full swing all around the globe. This Increase in cyber criminal activity can be attributed to several factors such as the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising digitization and the frequent introduction of new technologies. The cyber ... Read More
The Cyber Security Buffs: January 2021 Edition
Cyber Security Buffs conducted a webinar on 28th January 2021 to celebrate the occasion of Data Privacy Day. This webinar speculated the upcoming challenges and trends associated with data privacy. It focused on the policies and practices organizations should enforce to prevent data breaches and strengthen their data privacy framework. ... Read More
Third-party Data Breaches: A Rising Threat
As the infamous SolarWinds Attack wreaked havoc on several organizations around the world, the importance of including supply chain risk management in an organization’s security framework became glaringly clear. The attack served as a reminder that security and privacy risks can come from a variety of vectors, including third-party service ... Read More
Ransomware Attack Hits a Major US Oil Pipeline
Colonial Pipeline, one of the largest oil pipelines in the US, was hit by a ransomware attack that forced it to shut down. This 5,500-mile-long pipeline, which carries more than 100 million gallons of fuel from Houston to New York Harbour every day, has been forced to stay offline since ... Read More
The Cyber Security Buffs: March 2021 Edition
Cyber Security Buffs conducted a webinar on 25th March 2021. This webinar was focused on how the increase in cyber criminal activities is The post The Cyber Security Buffs: March 2021 Edition appeared first on Kratikal Blog ... Read More