Emerging cyberattacks and threats
Hackers and cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new techniques and attack methods. Read through our news, tips and advice to get the latest information about evolving security threats and emerging cyberattacks.
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Emerging cyberattacks and threats News
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January 11, 2019
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Jan'19
Iran implicated in DNS hijacking campaign around the world
FireEye researchers investigating a DNS hijacking campaign against governments and telecom companies said those who are potential targets of Iran should take precautions.
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December 31, 2018
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Dec'18
Learning from 2018 cybersecurity incidents: Perform due diligence
Cybersecurity incidents continued to plague companies in 2018. Experts weigh in on the lessons learned and consumer responses to the largest information security breaches of the year.
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December 20, 2018
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Dec'18
McAfee: When quantum computing threats strike, we won't know it
Quantum computing systems may not be powerful enough to break current encryption protocols, but McAfee CTO Steve Grobman says it will be tough to tell when that day arrives.
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December 14, 2018
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Dec'18
Facebook API bug exposed photos of 6.8 million users
GDPR regulators are already investigating a new Facebook API bug the social media giant announced Friday that might have exposed photos belonging to up to 6.8 million users.
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steganography
Steganography (pronounced STEHG-uh-NAH-gruhf-ee, from Greek steganos, or "covered," and graphie, or "writing") is the hiding of a secret message within an ordinary message and the extraction of it at its destination. Continue Reading
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How does the SynAck ransomware use Process Doppelgänging?
A technique called Process Doppelgänging was used by the SynAck ransomware to bypass security software. Expert Michael Cobb explains how this technique works and why it's unique. Continue Reading
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advanced persistent threat (APT)
An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a prolonged and targeted cyberattack in which an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period of time. Continue Reading
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How NIST is preparing to defend against quantum attacks
The NSA has begun the transition from ECC to new algorithms to resist quantum attacks. Learn about the threat posed by quantum computing from expert Michael Cobb. Continue Reading
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How hackers use Docker APIs for cryptojacking
Remote access puts Docker APIs in a vulnerable position. Expert Dave Shackleford explains how hackers abuse Docker APIs to carry out cryptojacking attacks. Continue Reading
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How supply chain security has evolved over two decades
Both physical and cyber supply chain security are critically important. Expert Ernie Hayden outlines the recent history of supply chain defenses and what enterprises need to know. Continue Reading
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GandCrab ransomware: How does it differ from previous versions?
A new version of GandCrab was discovered by researchers in July 2018 and involves the use of legacy systems. Learn how this version differs and who is at risk with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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L1TF: How do new vulnerabilities affect Intel processors?
New speculative execution vulnerabilities have been found affecting Intel processors. Learn how these flaws can lead to side-channel attacks with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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How was a MikroTik router hack used to hijack traffic?
Qihoo 360 Netlab researchers found that TZSP traffic was being redirected from vulnerable routers. Learn what this type of traffic is and how this attack is possible. Continue Reading
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How does the new Dharma Ransomware variant work?
Brrr ransomware, a Dharma variant, was found adding malicious extensions to encrypted files. Discover how this is possible and how this attack can be mitigated with Judith Myerson. Continue Reading
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How bring-your-own-land attacks are challenging enterprises
FireEye researchers developed a new technique called bring your own land, which involves attackers creating their own tools. Discover more about how this works with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading
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How do hackers use legitimate admin tools to compromise networks?
Hackers use legitimate admin tools to exfiltrate data in living off the land attacks that are hard to detect. Learn about this cyberattack tactic from expert Michael Cobb. Continue Reading