Tag Archives: Cyberwarfare

12Oct/24

As an ethical hacker, I can’t believe the risks people routinely take when they access the internet in public

October 12, 2024SecurityAlexander Supertramp, Christopher Patrick Hawkins, Computer security, Creative Commons, Cyberattack, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, Evil twin, Internet security, Malware, Phishing, Security breaches, Social engineering, Supply chain attackadmin

Christopher Patrick Hawkins, University of Staffordshire

In the modern world we are all constantly connected, but this comes with risks. As most cybersecurity specialists will tell you, the biggest vulnerability in any system is the user – whether at home or work.

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03Oct/24

One in Four CPS-Enabled Organizations Lost $1M+ from Cyber Attacks in Last Year

October 3, 2024SecurityComputer security, Computer systems, CPS, Cyber–physical system, Cyberwarfare, Data security, Physical security, Security, Security convergenceadmin

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, today released new research illuminating the significant business impacts of cyber attacks affecting CPS environments. The report, “The Global State of CPS Security 2024: Business Impact of Disruptions,” is based on a global independent survey of 1,100 infosecurity, OT engineering, clinical & biomedical engineering, and facilities management & plant operations professionals about the business impacts of cyber attacks on their organizations in the past 12 months. Continue reading

19Sep/23

New Research Finds Cyberattacks Against Critical Infrastructure on the Rise, State-affiliated Groups Responsible for nearly 60%

September 19, 2023SecurityAutomation, Computer security, Cyber PHA, Cyberwarfare, Operational technology, Rockwell Automation, Rockwell Automation Inc., USTadmin

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the findings of its report “Anatomy of 100+ Cybersecurity Incidents in Industrial Operations.” The global study conducted by Cyentia Institute analyzed 122 cybersecurity events that included a direct compromise of operational technology (OT) and/or industrial control system (ICS) operations, collecting and reviewing nearly 100 data points for each incident. Continue reading

11Jul/23

Zurich adds cyber insurance offering for middle market businesses

July 11, 2023FinanceComputer security, Cyber insurance, Cyber-security regulation, Cyberwarfare, Insurance, Internet security, Zurich Insurance Group, Zurich North Americaadmin

Zurich North America, a provider of cyber risk solutions for over a decade, has introduced a cyber insurance offering designed specifically for middle market businesses. The Zurich Cyber Insurance Policy Concierge Suite includes not only Cyber Insurance coverage but also loss-prevention and resilience services such as a breach coach and a cybersecurity hotline available 24/7. Continue reading

16Jun/23

World’s biggest cyber attack on European banks.

June 16, 2023SecurityAnonymous, Anonymous Sudan, Computer security, Crime, Cyberattacks, Cyberattacks on Ukraine, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, France, Germany, Italy, kaseya, Killnet, National security, Phishing, Ransomware, REvil, Security, Sudanadmin

June 16, 2023 /Security/ — Three hacker groups, Killnet, Anonymous Sudan, and REvil, have reportedly teamed up to launch a “world’s biggest cyber attack” on European banks. The groups have released a video warning of the attack, which they say will target SWIFT, the international payments system.

KillNet is a pro-Russian hacking group that has been active since 2022. The group has claimed responsibility for a number of cyberattacks, including attacks on Ukrainian government websites and infrastructure. Continue reading →

15May/23

AI can prompt peace

May 15, 2023Conflict and WarArticles, Artificial intelligence, Cybernetics, Cyberwarfare, Ethics of artificial intelligence, Existential risk from artificial general intelligence, Futurology, Technology, Waradmin

15, 2023 /World/ –Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way that warfare is conducted. In the past, wars were fought with large numbers of troops and weapons. Today, AI is being used to develop new weapons that are more precise and effective. This is raising concerns about the potential for AI to be used to create new forms of warfare that are more destructive and deadly. Continue reading →

05May/23

Google Career Certificate for hackers

May 5, 2023Security.google, Computer network security, Computer security, Crime prevention, Cyber-security regulation, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, E-commerce, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, National security, Security engineering, United Statesadmin

Cyberattacks increased globally by 38% last year. Despite the urgency of this threat, there are currently more than 750,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. To help build a robust cybersecurity workforce and make it easier for people to join the field, this week we announced the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, the newest addition to our Google Career Certificates program. The Cybersecurity Certificate will prepare learners for entry-level jobs in cybersecurity in less than six months with no prior experience required — helping fill the growing number of open cyber roles.

27Apr/23

How to mitigate the risk of AI prompt injection and protect your systems from harm

April 27, 2023SecurityCode injection, Computer security, Cyberwarfare, Injection, Machine code, Malware, Password, Prevention, PROMPT Telescopesadmin

April 26, 2023 /Technology/ — Prompt Engineering is considered one of the hottest new tech skills. It refers to communicating with AI systems by using natural human language, such as English, to make them respond to some specific action or task. Talking to AI software can be done for legitimate reasons, it can also be done for harmful purposes.

Here are some examples of AI prompt injection attacks that have been used for harmful instructions: Continue reading →

22Apr/23

UK Security Minister CYBERUK speech

April 22, 2023SecurityBelfast, Computer network security, Computer security, Cyberattack, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, National security, Security engineering, Threat, Tom Tugendhat, UK cyber security community, United Kingdomadmin

20 April 2023 /Policy/ — The Security Minister stressed the importance of businesses and individuals taking steps to protect themselves from cyber threats. He said that businesses should invest in cyber security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems. He also said that individuals should be careful about what information they share online and should use strong passwords. Continue reading →

20Mar/23

Spring budget 2023: AI announcements hint at data grab behind the scenes

March 20, 2023InnovationAcademic disciplines, Articles, Artificial general intelligence, Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Computer security, Creative Commons, Cybernetics, Cyberwarfare, Data protection, Eerke Boiten, General Data Protection Regulation, Information Commissioner's Office, Information privacy, Northern Ireland, Patrick Vallance, Privacy law, SHUTTERSTOCK, Technology, United Kingdomadmin

Eerke Boiten, De Montfort University

In the area of digital technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), the UK budget can be a barometer of technological development and hype. However, there is a worrying drive towards deregulation in the background – combined with an apparent desire to encourage the rights holders for data to share it with companies involved in AI.

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