The Co-operative Group (Co-op) experienced a series of hacking attempts, prompting the organization to shut down several back-office and call center systems while ensuring that customer-facing services remained largely unaffected.
Half of all mobile devices run on outdated operating systems, leaving both Android and iPhone users vulnerable to security threats due to a lack of critical updates.
Various security measures, including firewalls and malware scanning, are essential for protecting websites from cyber threats such as SQL injection and brute-force attacks.
The FBI is seeking public assistance in locating members of the Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon, which has targeted US telecommunications companies using sophisticated cyber tactics and exploits.
In 2024, automated scanning activities surged by 16.7%, exposing significant vulnerabilities as cybercriminals executed billions of scans and shared over 100 billion compromised records, with critical sectors like manufacturing and business services becoming prime targets.
A recent study reveals that a majority of IT professionals lack strategies to combat the risks posed by quantum computing, which could compromise existing encryption protocols and expose sensitive data.
