Tag: Cyberattacks
Nearly 70 Percent of Organizations Globally Suffered IoT Attacks: Survey
A recent survey from security firm, Extreme Networks, revealed that organizations remain highly vulnerable to IoT-based attacks. The research, which surveyed 540 security professionals...
GCC Countries to See Rise in State-Sponsored Cyberattacks: Experts
Cybersecurity experts stated that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will see an increase in state-sponsored cyberattacks or APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats), compared to...
Cybersecurity Startup spiderSilk Secures US$500,000 in Seed Funding
spiderSilk, a Dubai-based cybersecurity startup specialized in helping organizations design their cybersecurity defenses by providing offensive cyberattack simulations, raised US$500,000 in its seed funding...
Hackers Target Supply Chain Companies with “Kwampirs” Malware
The FBI recently gave a security warning to private organizations in the U.S. about an ongoing hacking campaign targeting software supply chain companies. It’s...
83 percent of Cybersecurity Personnel Feel Overworked: Tripwire Survey
Cybersecurity firm Tripwire recently announced the results of its survey that examined how organizations and security pros are experiencing skills gap issues. The survey...
Attackers Target Industrial Control Systems with EKANS Ransomware
A threat intelligence report from security firm Dragos recently uncovered “EKANS” ransomware targeting industrial control systems (ICS). Researchers said EKANS is the first kind...