UK election watchdog, The Electoral Commission (TEC), has been the victim of a “complex” cyber attack which has potentially exposed the data of more than 40 million voters. News of the cyber attack was published in an FAQ on the commission’s website on August 8. In the post, TEC explained that the cyber attack was discovered […]
A major US hospital network, Prospect Medical Holdings, has been the victim of a ransomware-based cyber attack. The cyber attack has caused outages across the company’s network, which is responsible for operating 16 hospitals in California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, in addition to 166 outpatient centers and clinics. The network issues were first reported […]
Cyber crime is becoming increasingly sophisticated and broader in scope. In this guide we explain what the most dangerous cyber security threats to businesses are and how to guard against them by putting a robust email security strategy in place to protect your organization. Contents The biggest cyber security threats to business in 2023 Cyber […]
In today’s digital age, where technology plays a central role in every aspect of our lives, organizations in the Asia-Pacific region face an increasingly complex cyber security landscape. To safeguard sensitive information and prevent cyber threats, it is imperative to prioritize cyber security awareness in organizational education, training and development initiatives. The cyber security landscape […]
Here, Cyber Security Hub takes a look at the top cyber attacks, data breaches and cyber security incidents across the globe that happened in July, 2023. Contents: Hackers steal $20 million from Revolut Fanfiction site targeted by DDoS attack Microsoft hack sees emails stolen from US agencies HCA Healthcare data breach […]
There are many different types of malware in existence and unfortunately the number is increasing year-on-year. According to a report by software company Symantec there were almost 670 million malware variants in 2017, with researchers estimating this has risen to more than 1 billion malware programs today. While the presence of so many malware variants […]
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has long been at the forefront of technological advancement and digital transformation. However, the relentless threat of malware looms larger than ever, necessitating robust strategies and measures for organizations to protect their systems and networks. Malware – encompassing malicious software such as viruses, ransomware, spyware and other threats – poses a […]
More than one in four (28 percent) of cyber security professionals in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region think that DDoS attacks are the most impactful threat vector of 2023, Cyber Security Hub research has found. In a survey conducted by Cyber Security Hub, cyber security professionals were asked which threat vectors they believe will have the […]
Cyber Security Hub takes a look at the top cyber attacks, data breaches and cyber security incidents across the globe that happened in June, 2023. Contents: MOVEit cyber attack impacts multiple businesses A cyber attack on document transfer service MOVEit led to a series of data breaches of high-profile companies including PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC), Ernst and […]