Hackers from North Korea have become notorious for their sophisticated and relentless tradecraft, according to Chainalysis. Nearly 60 percent of all 2024 crypto thefts by value were linked to the hermit nation.
Attacks using Log4j exploit, Botnets are on the rise
While attacks using the Log4j exploit vulnerability can be effective for state actors focused on specific politically targeted websites, the most dangerous use of the exploit is when botnets perform large scale scanning for vulnerable sites to create crypto mining and DDoS platforms, he adds.
Data cover: GCC sees rise in cyber insurance demand
Compared to Europe and US, cyber insurance is a profitable proposition for GCC firms due to amenable market factors such as low litigation environment.
Israel firm, clients hit by hackers linked to Iran
A hacking group known as Black Shadow claimed responsibility for the attack.
Saudi Arabia to hold hacking event in November
@Hack set to be one of the largest cyber security events in the world It will host offensive security hackers that train western security services Saudi Arabia will organize a mega cybersecurity event that will bring together the world’s best hackers and trainers in the Kingdom. The event called @Hack...
GISEC 2021 Update: Experts discuss hacker threats to working from home
Disabling of firewalls, reuse of passwords, installation of over-simple passwords biggest mistakes when working from home Companies need to set up a negotiating team to deal with hostage-takers, says expert The new work-from-home culture has made life easy for hackers, thanks to common mistakes everybody from big corporations to...
