Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
'Copyright Infringement' Lure Used for Facebook Credential Harvesting'Copyright Infringement' Lure Used for Facebook Credential Harvesting

Business users receive a message from Facebook warning their accounts will be permanently suspended for using photos illegally if they don't appeal within 24 hours, leading victims to a credential-harvesting page instead.

byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer
Jan 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
Web 3.0
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Web 3.0 Shifts Attack Surface and Highlights Need for Continuous SecurityWeb 3.0 Shifts Attack Surface and Highlights Need for Continuous Security
bySameer Hajarnis
Jan 9, 2023
1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Russia-Linked Turla APT Sneakily Co-Opts Ancient Andromeda USB InfectionsRussia-Linked Turla APT Sneakily Co-Opts Ancient Andromeda USB Infections
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Jan 6, 2023
1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Vice Society Releases Info Stolen From 14 UK Schools, Including Passport ScansVice Society Releases Info Stolen From 14 UK Schools, Including Passport Scans
byKaren Spiegelman, Features Editor
Jan 6, 2023
1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
PurpleUrchin Gang Embraces DevOps in Massive Cloud Malware CampaignPurpleUrchin Gang Embraces DevOps in Massive Cloud Malware Campaign
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Jan 6, 2023
1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Rackspace Sunsets Email Service Downed in Ransomware AttackRackspace Sunsets Email Service Downed in Ransomware Attack
byKelly Jackson Higgins, Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading
Jan 5, 2023
1 Min Read
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
New Survey: 1 In 4 Schools Were Victims Of Cyber Attacks In the Last Year; Administrators To Increase Spending On Privacy and Security
New Survey: 1 In 4 Schools Were Victims Of Cyber Attacks In the Last Year; Administrators To Increase Spending On Privacy and Security
Jan 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Check Point Research Reports a 38% Increase In 2022 Global Cyberattacks
Check Point Research Reports a 38% Increase In 2022 Global Cyberattacks
Jan 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Bluebottle Continues Bank Heist Assault With Signed Malware
Bluebottle Continues Bank Heist Assault With Signed Malware
Jan 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Maternal & Family Health Services Issues Notice Of Cybersecurity Incident
Maternal & Family Health Services Issues Notice Of Cybersecurity Incident
Jan 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
How to Ensure Cybersecurity Investments Remain a Priority Across Your Organization
How to Ensure Cybersecurity Investments Remain a Priority Across Your Organization
Jan 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDan Dennis, Chief Information Security Officer, Hyland
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Five Guys Data Breach Puts HR Data Under a Heat Lamp
Five Guys Data Breach Puts HR Data Under a Heat Lamp
Jan 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
CORL Technologies Introduces Proactive Third-Party Incident Response Solution for Healthcare
CORL Technologies Introduces Proactive Third-Party Incident Response Solution for Healthcare
Jan 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
BitRat Malware Gnaws at Victims With Bank Heist Data
BitRat Malware Gnaws at Victims With Bank Heist Data
Jan 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
2023 Will See Renewed Focus on Quantum Computing
2023 Will See Renewed Focus on Quantum Computing
Jan 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
C2A Security To Showcase Automotive Cybersecurity DevOps Platform at CES In Las Vegas, January 5-8
C2A Security To Showcase Automotive Cybersecurity DevOps Platform at CES In Las Vegas, January 5-8
Jan 3, 2023
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1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
WordPress Sites Under Attack From Newly Found Linux Trojan
WordPress Sites Under Attack From Newly Found Linux Trojan
Jan 3, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Holiday Spirit? LockBit Gives Children's Hospital Free Decryptor
Holiday Spirit? LockBit Gives Children's Hospital Free Decryptor
Jan 3, 2023
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1 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Chinese 'RedZei' Group Batters Victims With Incessant Vishing Effort
Chinese 'RedZei' Group Batters Victims With Incessant Vishing Effort
Jan 3, 2023
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
War and Geopolitical Conflict: The New Battleground for DDoS Attacks
War and Geopolitical Conflict: The New Battleground for DDoS Attacks
Dec 30, 2022
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1 Min Read
byGary Sockrider, Director, Security Solutions, Netscout
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Beyond the Obvious: The Boldest Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023
Beyond the Obvious: The Boldest Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023
Dec 30, 2022
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1 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
LastPass Cops to Massive Breach Including Customer Vault Data
LastPass Cops to Massive Breach Including Customer Vault Data
Dec 23, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Inside the Next-Level Fraud Ring Scamming Billions Off Holiday Retailers
Inside the Next-Level Fraud Ring Scamming Billions Off Holiday Retailers
Dec 22, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Cyberattack
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
'Sextortion,' Business Disruption, and a Massive Attack: What Could Be in Store for 2023
'Sextortion,' Business Disruption, and a Massive Attack: What Could Be in Store for 2023
Dec 22, 2022
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1 Min Read
byReuven Aronashvili, Founder and CEO, CYE
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Heartland Alliance Provides Notice of Data Security Incident
Heartland Alliance Provides Notice of Data Security Incident
Dec 21, 2022
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1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Name That Toon: Kiss and Tell
Name That Toon: Kiss and Tell
Dec 21, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJohn Klossner, Cartoonist
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
'Russian Hackers' Help Fraudsters Hijack JFK Airport's Taxi Dispatch
'Russian Hackers' Help Fraudsters Hijack JFK Airport's Taxi Dispatch
Dec 21, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Godfather Banking Trojan Masquerades as Legitimate Google Play App
Godfather Banking Trojan Masquerades as Legitimate Google Play App
Dec 21, 2022
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Raspberry Robin Worm Targets Telcos & Governments
Raspberry Robin Worm Targets Telcos & Governments
Dec 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
NATO-Member Oil Refinery Targeted in Russian APT Blitz Against Ukraine
NATO-Member Oil Refinery Targeted in Russian APT Blitz Against Ukraine
Dec 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
How AI/ML Can Thwart DDoS Attacks
How AI/ML Can Thwart DDoS Attacks
Dec 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
byAlex Pavlovic, Director, Product Marketing, Nokia Deepfield
Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Cybersecurity Company VMRay Extends Series B Investment to a Total of $34M USD to Drive Growth into New Markets
Cybersecurity Company VMRay Extends Series B Investment to a Total of $34M USD to Drive Growth into New Markets
Dec 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
'Blindside' Attack Subverts EDR Platforms From Windows Kernel
'Blindside' Attack Subverts EDR Platforms From Windows Kernel
Dec 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
byNathan Eddy, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Protecting Hospital Networks From 'Code Dark' Scenarios
Protecting Hospital Networks From 'Code Dark' Scenarios
Dec 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
byDanelle Au, CMO, Ordr
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Sophisticated DarkTortilla Malware Serves Imposter Cisco, Grammarly Pages
Sophisticated DarkTortilla Malware Serves Imposter Cisco, Grammarly Pages
Dec 19, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer

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Threat Intelligence
Biden's Cybersecurity EO Leaves Trump a Comprehensive Blueprint for DefenseBiden's Cyber EO Leaves Trump a Strong Blueprint for Defense
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Jan 16, 2025
7 Min Read
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OWASP's New LLM Top 10 Shows Emerging AI ThreatsOWASP's New LLM Top 10 Shows Emerging AI Threats
byMatias Madou
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Application Security
Microsoft Rings in 2025 With Record Security UpdateMicrosoft Rings in 2025 With Record Security Update
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