Introduction Operational technology (OT) systems are essential in various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, and transportation, in the current digital era. Real-time monitoring and control of physical processes and devices are the responsibility of these systems. However, there is a higher danger of security breaches and attacks when OT solutions are used more frequently. It is The post “Reducing the attack surface: the key to secure your OT environment” appeared first on Kratikal Blogs.
How would you feel if your device was compromised after merely visiting a website? A watering hole attack is just that. Cybercriminals such as hackers frequently target businesses by infecting a susceptible website with vulnerabilities. We’ll look at how vulnerabilities in web applications could hurt not only your business but also website visitors. How might The post A Way to Watering Hole Attack and its Exploitation Steps appeared first on Kratikal Blogs.
75,000+ Customers Affected in CNA Ransomware Attack
Community Chats Webinars Library 75,000+ Customers Affected in CNA Ransomware Attack
The CNA ransomware attack that made the news in March this year has an extension to the story. The insurance giant revealed that the organization suffered a data breach following the ransomware attack.
The American insurance major has recently disclosed that data of over 75,000 of its customers has been affected due to the breach. It is quite horrific to see how long the effects of ransomware attacks last. On the other hand, it should be a reason for organizations to level-up their cyber security in order to protect themselves and their customers.
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Community Chats Webinars Library Kuwait Against Cyber Crimes
Over the past few years, there has been a surge in cyber crimes targeting Kuwait. The number and sophistication of cyber attacks are growing at an unprecedented rate. Today almost every organization in Kuwait is being targeted with cyber threats such as BEC attacks, ransomware, etc.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also played a major role in increasing cyber crimes in the nation. The pandemic did reduce the threat related to physical crime such as home break-ins, pick-pocketing, etc. But it created a chance for cyber criminals to target almost every organization that adopted remote work culture, by exploiting their vulnerabilities.
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Community Chats Webinars Library Russian Spear Phishing Campaign Hits Ukraine
The Ukrainian secret service has called this the work of ‘special services of Russian Federation’. It is noteworthy that this is the third cyber attack coming from the Russian side to target Ukrainian organizations this year.
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The Sequence of the Attack
It is believed that the spear phishing campaign started in early June. Alerts were released by the Ukrainian Secret Service, Ukrainian Cyber Police, and CERT Ukraine regarding the same.
The attackers impersonated the Kyiv Patrol Police Department. They have sent out fraudulent emails that warn the recipients of their failure to pay taxes.