Tag: cyberattacks
As US cities embrace tech, cyberattacks pose real-world risks
The word “cyberattack” usually brings to mind hackers breaking into a company or government agency, wreaking havoc and stealing valuable data.
But for an employee...
ISS: Cybercrime in Nigeria demands public-private action
Cyberattacks have increased in Nigeria in the wake of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. The country’s 2015 cybercrimes law may not be adequate to reduce the vulnerability...
Iran says foreign states may have carried out cyberattacks, plays down...
Iran’s foreign ministry said on Thursday foreign governments may have been behind recent cyberattacks on Iranian facilities, but played down the possibility of them...
Russia blamed for Georgia cyberattacks
Britain blamed Russia for cyberattacks on Georgia, including a major assault that knocked out thousands of state, private and media websites.
Britain’s National Cyber...
Cyberattacks could harm New Zealand economy
New Zealand’s central bank said cyberattacks could wipe off two to three percent of the banking and insurance industries’ profits each year, highlighting the...
Cyberattacks on Saudi Aramco
Saudi Aramco has seen an increase in attempted cyberattacks since the final quarter of 2019, which the company so far successfully countered, the state...
US defence firms face relentless cyberattacks
US defence industries are facing relentless, sophisticated foreign attacks on their computer networks, a threat company leaders say poses a risk of...
