cyber attacks
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Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals: A Growing Threat to Patient Lives
Recent ransomware attacks on hospitals in the UK and Germany have underscored the deadly risks posed by cybercrime, transforming once-mundane data breaches into life-threatening incidents. With victims requiring urgent medical care unable to receive timely treatment, healthcare institutions are being pushed to reassess their cybersecurity measures as the stakes have never been higher.
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Cyber Attack on UK Retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op Attributed to Scattered Spider Group
The recent cyber attacks targeting UK retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op have been linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, with financial impacts estimated at up to £440 million. The UK’s Cyber Monitoring Centre described the incidents as a single combined cyber event, prompting heightened concerns in the insurance sector as the group shifts…
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North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Job Seekers with Sophisticated Malware Scam
Recent research from Cisco Talos reveals a rise in cyber attacks targeting crypto job seekers, attributed to a North Korea-aligned group known as Famous Chollima, using sophisticated malware disguised as video drivers.
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Rare Werewolf APT Targets Russian Entities with Sophisticated Cyber Attacks
Rare Werewolf, an advanced persistent threat (APT) group, is reported to have launched a series of cyber attacks targeting Russian and CIS entities, using legitimate software to enhance the stealth of their operations.
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UK National Cyber Security Centre Reports Surge in Significant Cyber Incidents
The NCSC reports a significant increase in cyber incidents, with over 200 nationally significant cases reported from September 2024 to May 2025. The rise in attacks has raised concerns about national security and the need for stronger policies against ransomware payments.
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Cloudflare Reports Dramatic Rise in DDoS Attacks in Q1 2025
Cloudflare’s latest Q1 2025 DDoS report reveals an astonishing 358% increase in DDoS attacks compared to last year, with 20.5 million attacks mitigated. The report highlights significant trends in attack frequency, duration, and emerging methods of cyber threats.
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Cybersecurity Under Siege: Rising Threats Demand Urgent Attention
As cyber attacks continue to rise, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. This article explores various types of threats and the necessary defenses to safeguard digital assets.
