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New Vercara Study Uncovers the Effects of Brand Trust After Breaches and Growing Concerns Over External Threats

Vercara’s 2024 Consumer Trust & Risk Report Highlights Cybersecurity Perspectives Among U.S. Consumers HERNDON, Va., December 16, 2024—Vercara, a prominent provider of cloud-based security services, has released the second edition of its Consumer Trust & Risk Report, shedding light on consumer attitudes toward data breaches and brand trust. The findings…

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Operation Power Down: Global Initiative Aims at DDoS-for-Hire Networks

A recent international initiative, dubbed Operation Power Off, has led to the successful dismantling of more than 27 major platforms engaged in providing Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack services. These platforms, which have been instrumental in facilitating large-scale cyberattacks for clients, have been shut down as part of a…

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Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cyber Attack Could Impact Holiday Sales

Krispy Kreme Faces Cyber Attack During Holiday Season In a significant cybersecurity incident, Krispy Kreme, the prominent American doughnut and coffee chain, experienced a sophisticated attack that disrupted its sales operations amidst the crucial Christmas season. The breach occurred in November 2024 and primarily affected the company’s online ordering system,…

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Cybersecurity Highlights of 2024: The Top 10 Major Developments

Cybersecurity Landscape of 2024: A Year of Significant Breaches and Evolving Threats The cybersecurity domain has faced unprecedented challenges in 2024, marked by an array of significant data breaches and attacks that have reshaped the threat landscape. From record-breaking ransomware payouts to complex nation-state aggressions, the repercussions of these incidents…

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‘Matrix’ Hackers Launch Large-scale IoT Botnet for DDoS Attacks

Aqua Nautilus researchers have uncovered a significant Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) campaign attributed to a threat actor known as Matrix, which appears to have Russian affiliations. This investigation highlights the vulnerabilities that are being exploited, the techniques employed, and the potential repercussions for businesses globally. The newly identified DDoS…

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Data Breach Dilemma: The Expensive Consequences of Lost Trust in the Digital Era

Significant Data Breach Underlines Cybersecurity Challenges in India In recent developments within India’s cybersecurity landscape, a major data breach involving Star Health Insurance has raised alarm bells over the integrity of personal information protection. Allegations have emerged that the company’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) sold sensitive data belonging to…

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Three UK Local Council Websites Targeted by DDoS Cyber Attacks

DDoS Attack Disrupts Three UK Councils: NoSensitive Data Compromised In a recent cybersecurity incident, three councils in the United Kingdom—Salford, Portsmouth, and Middlesbrough—experienced significant disruptions due to a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. These attacks led to temporary outages, rendering the councils’ websites inaccessible to users and hampering public…

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DDoS 2.0: IoT Triggers Fresh DDoS Warnings

The Rise of IoT-Driven DDoS Attacks: A Growing Threat to Security The Internet of Things (IoT) is significantly reshaping operational efficiencies across various industries, including healthcare and logistics. However, its rapid proliferation is accompanied by escalating security risks, particularly in the form of IoT-driven Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. This phenomenon…

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Cybercriminals Present a Bigger Risk of Disruptive Election Hacks in the US Than Russia or China

Russian, Chinese, and Iranian state-sponsored hackers have been active throughout the 2024 U.S. election campaign, targeting digital accounts linked to various political campaigns, disseminating disinformation, and probing election systems. A recent report released by the Election Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) cautioned that the threat posed by cybercriminals,…

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