Password Sniffing Attack
Password sniffing is an attack on the Internet that is used to steal user names and passwords from the network. Today, it is mostly of historical interest, as most protocols…
What is a business email compromise (BEC)?
Business email compromise (BEC) is an email-based social engineering attack that aims to defraud its victims. BEC attack campaigns often bypass traditional email filters. What is a business email compromise…
Ukraine – Kyiv (Kiev) – Digital Forensics
o, I have decided to start documenting my Cyber Security skills and what I can bring to the table for a situation. This one is going to be a work…
The Garmin Security Breach: Here’s What You Need to Know
Earlier this year, the GPS and fitness wearables giant Garmin fell victim to a ransomware attack that encrypted internal systems and prevented customers from accessing online services. The Garmin Security…
Alleged GandCrab Distributor Arrested in Belarus
Authorities Allege He Also Distributed Cryptocurrency Mining Malware A 31-year-old man who allegedly distributed versions of the GandCrab ransomware has been arrested in Belarus for possession and distribution of malware,…
What Cities Can Learn From Atlanta’s Cyberattack
Atlanta’s chief information officer explains why it’s better to spend millions recovering city computer systems from a cyberattack than to pay the ransom. In March 2018, hackers targeted Atlanta’s computer…
How Verizon and a BGP Optimizer Knocked Large Parts of the Internet Offline Today
Massive route leak impacts major parts of the Internet, including Cloudflare What happened? Today at 10:30UTC, the Internet had a small heart attack. A small company in Northern Pennsylvania became…
Big Game Hunting with Ryuk: Another Lucrative Targeted Ransomware
WIZARD SPIDER is a sophisticated eCrime group that has been operating the Ryuk ransomware since August 2018, targeting large organizations for a high-ransom return. This methodology, known as “big game…
Grand Jury Indicts 12 Russian Intelligence Officers for Hacking Offenses Related to the 2016 Election
The Department of Justice today announced that a grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment presented by the Special Counsel’s Office. The indictment charges twelve Russian nationals…
9 Things Everyone Should Know About The Hacktivist Group Anonymous
Whether you applaud their Robin Hood-style ideology of championing free speech or detest their reckless disregard for the consequences of their actions, it’s undeniable that Anonymous has become a force…