Exposing Cozy Bear: The Covert Operation That Altered the 2016 Presidential Election In the realm of cyber security, few incidents have had such a profound impact as the Cozy Bear hack during the 2016 U.S. presidential elections. This operation, by Cozy Bear, not only disrupted American politics but also highlighted the vulnerabilities in democratic processes
Inside the Sibanye Stillwater Cyber-Attack: How a Mining Giant Fended Off a Digital Threat Incident Overview On July 11, 2024, Sibanye Stillwater, a prominent global mining company, reported a severe cyber-attack that compromised its IT infrastructure. The attack, affecting systems across all its operations, was quickly identified and contained by the company's cybersecurity team. Nature
CrowdStrike Update Triggers Global Windows BSOD Issues A recent update to CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor has caused significant disruptions worldwide by triggering Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on Windows systems. This incident has affected various sectors including airlines, banks, broadcasters, and other critical infrastructure globally, leading to substantial outages and operational difficulties. The Incident:
The Great Heist: 300 Million Rand Stolen from South Africa's Department of Public Works In a significant financial scandal revealed in July 2024, it was discovered that approximately 300 million rand had been stolen from South Africa's Department of Public Works and Infrastructure over the past decade. The theft was a result of prolonged cyberattacks
South Africa's National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) Hit by Ransomware Attack Overview of NHLS The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is a vital entity within South Africa's healthcare system, offering diagnostic pathology services to public health facilities across the nation. Established in 2001, the NHLS operates over 265 laboratories, providing essential services such as blood
The Latest Windows Zero Day In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Windows users find themselves once again in the spotlight due to a recently discovered security flaw. This latest vulnerability poses significant risks, potentially affecting millions of users worldwide. Understanding the nature of this flaw, its implications, and the steps you can take to protect
The SolarWinds Attack: Discovery and Impact Discovery of the Attack The discovery of the SolarWinds attack began with an unusual incident at FireEye, a leading cybersecurity firm known for its expertise in threat detection and response. In early December 2020, FireEye detected a breach in its own network, which prompted an internal investigation. FireEye's security
Unveiling Vulnerabilities: Understanding the Rio Tinto Cyber Attack and Its Impact on Mining In today's digital world, the mining industry faces growing threats from cyber-attacks, which can disrupt operations and cause financial harm. A notable incident involving Rio Tinto, a major global mining company, highlights these risks and calls for better cybersecurity practices across the
When it comes to disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities, there are important factors that can change over time. The first of these factors is the ease of exploitation or Exploit Code Maturity. Initially, an exploit could be merely theoretical and Unproven. Over time, Proof of Concept code could become available for certain scenarios, and then evolve into
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is an open framework created to help incident response teams in an organization. It is used to summarize the principal characteristics of software, hardware and firmware vulnerabilities. It also allows for easy comparison of a vulnerability relative to other vulnerabilities. As of writing, the CVSS specification is on version
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