Malware

This Edition of the Cyberguard chronicles is about the 5 most lethal cyber attacks ever! 1 – WannaCry This has probably been deemed as the worst kind of Ransomware of its kind in history. The hacking group who was primarily responsible was known as the “Equation Group”. This was basically an Encryptor which locked the screens and various files of its victims. WannaCry spread itself very quickly over a four-day period and took out a staggering 200,000+ computers in 150 countries....

When it comes to IT, cybersecurity has one of the most significant budgets. Why’s this? It has become an issue that eats deep into the very foundation of a business, crashing the party and costing millions and even billions of dollars in the process. Let’s look at some cyber attack statistics: 300,000 thousand new pieces of malware are created daily. (Source: Web Arx Security) Yes, you read that right! Thousands of new malware are being created daily, ranging from viruses, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, etc....

In an era dominated by digital landscapes, the evolution of warfare has taken a quantum leap into the realm of cyberspace. The sophistication of cyber attacks has given rise to the concept of cyberwarfare, a paradigm that poses profound implications for national security, critical infrastructure, and individual privacy. This article delves into the intricacies of cyberwar, exploring its implications, execution, and the crucial strategies for defense. I. Understanding Cyberwarfare A. Implications of Cyberwarfare Cyberwarfare poses multifaceted threats, ranging from economic disruption and intellectual property theft to the compromise of critical infrastructure and potential loss of life....