Cyberattacks
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Data Theft Drove 94% of Cyberattacks in 2024
Data theft accounted for 94% of all cyber attacks worldwide in 2024, according to new research, as cybercriminals increasingly combine data exfiltration with encryption in ransomware campaigns. Beyond encryption, ransomware attackers now threaten to leak or sell a company’s data on the dark web if victims refuse to pay. Stolen information often includes personally identifiable data and proprietary intellectual property.…
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Romania’s election systems targeted in over 85,000 cyberattacks
A declassified report from Romania’s Intelligence Service says that the country’s election infrastructure was targeted by more than 85,000 cyberattacks. Threat actors also obtained access credentials for election-related websites and leaked them on a Russian hacker forum less than a week before the first presidential election round. Attacks originating from 33 countries The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) says that on…
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The Internet Archive is back as a read-only service after cyberattacks
The Internet Archive is back online in a read-only state after a cyberattack brought down the digital library and Wayback Machine last week. A data breach and DDoS attack kicked the site offline on October 9th, with a user authentication database containing 31 million unique records also stolen in recent weeks. The Internet Archive is now back online in a…
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15 Notable Cyberattacks and Data Breaches
Cyberattacks, whether accidental or purposeful, have been a threat long before the invention of the World Wide Web. These attacks aim to steal money, data, or resources — and sometimes serve as tools for gaining an edge over rival nations. Each incident is a stark reminder for businesses to fortify their digital defenses while also underscoring the crucial role of…
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