Kyivstar Restores Wireless Internet Service After Cyberattack, VEON Says

Kyivstar Restores Wireless Internet Service After Cyberattack, VEON Says

Published: Dec. 15, 2023 at 1:45 p.m. ET By Will Feuer Kyivstar, Ukraine’s biggest wireless network operator, has restored mobile internet service across the country after a cyberattack earlier this week crippled the network, parent company VEON said. Kyivstar had already restored fixed connectivity and mobile voice services, VEON said. The next step is relaunching …

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PDF Converter: How your search for PDF converter and Notepad++ can be dangerous

PDF Converter: How your search for PDF converter and Notepad++ can be dangerous

If you search for PDF converters or Notepad++ on Google, then be on your guard. According to the cybersecurity company Malwarebytes, a malvertising campaign has emerged that takes advantage of Google Ads to direct users searching for these popular software to dangerous landing pages and distribute next-stage payloads. The report claims that the malvertising campaign …

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Online Presence: FBI cyber safety guide: 9 tips to stay protected on the web

Online Presence: FBI cyber safety guide: 9 tips to stay protected on the web

In our increasingly connected world, the threat of cybercrimes looms large, necessitating vigilance and awareness from all digital users. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has provided a concise set of cyber safety tips to help you safeguard your online presence effectively.1. Keep software updated: Ensure your operating systems and software are regularly updated with …

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This PowerPoint could help hackers empty your bank account

This PowerPoint could help hackers empty your bank account

Sora Shimazaki / Pexels With the constant rise of cybersecurity threats, it is becoming increasingly clear that dangerous malware lurks in every corner. In a ironic twist, malware has now infiltrated PowerPoint presentations disguised as helpful guides for protecting against phishing attacks. However, the true danger lies in the fact that this malware can potentially …

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Cybercriminals Assume Identity of a Cybersecurity Company in Order to Hijack and Encrypt Your PC

Cybercriminals Assume Identity of a Cybersecurity Company in Order to Hijack and Encrypt Your PC

New methods of attack by hackers continue to emerge, making it increasingly difficult to trust even reputable sources. A recent example is a ransomware attack known as SophosEncrypt, which impersonates the cybersecurity vendor Sophos. This attack can seize control of your files or even your entire PC, demanding payment for decryption. Initially believed to be …

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Russian Spy Malware Successfully Disarmed by FBI

Russian Spy Malware Successfully Disarmed by FBI

The FBI has disrupted a long-running malware operation that allowed Russian spies to steal sensitive information from various countries. Among the targets are NASA-member governments, prominent journalists and those deemed to be of interest to the Russian government. The court-authorized operation named MEDUSA has disrupted a global peer-to-peer network of computers compromised by a sophisticated …

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