DDoS Threats & Security Attacks: DDoS Reports & Cyber Security Threats

Due to their size and reputation, energy and utility companies have become a prominent target for hackers, who seek to sow panic among the general public. The threat stems from social and environmental hacktivists, in addition to politically-affiliated hackers, who attempt to gain control of industrial control systems, disrupt the network, or deface corporate sites.

June 20, 2016 03:00 PM Threat Alert

Anonymous gears up its OpIcarus against the financial industry. OpIcarus’ third and last phase began with the takedown of London Stock Exchange website on June 5th 2016. This phase – called “Project Mayhem” – puts worldwide stock exchanges under a DDoS threat.

June 7, 2016 03:00 PM Threat Alert

Hacktivists have battled for the rights of animals for some time, but within the last year, have raised the stakes considerably via a series of prolonged, advanced cyber campaigns.

June 5, 2016 03:00 PM Threat Alert

The 2016 U.S. presidential election has sparked a wave of politically-fueled hacktivism, leading to cyber assaults on candidates, political parties and governmental IT networks due to political and social affiliations. As protests transition from the streets to cyber channels, those with political influence have become the target of cyber-attacks.

June 1, 2016 03:00 PM Threat Alert

Turkish citizens are the latest victims in a worldwide cyber assault on medical institutions and healthcare providers.

May 24, 2016 03:00 PM Threat Alert

The cyber-attack in Japan last week that took down 444 school networks simultaneously is the latestexample of a worldwide trend: student-launched cyber assaults targeting educational institutions viaonline hacking services and tools.

May 18, 2016 03:00 PM Threat Alert

Anonymous has launched OpLGBT, a DDoS campaign targeting the state of North Carolina and its governmental institutes in response to controversial legislation passed by the state’s General Assembly - House Bill 2 (known as the “bathroom law”).

May 17, 2016 03:00 PM Attack Report

The Hacktivist Group Anonymous announced its plans to relaunch its cyber assaults on leading financial services companies worldwide. Named Operation Icarus, this event is intended to bring public attention to what Anonymous calls 'corruption' inside of the financial services industry.

May 5, 2016 03:00 PM Threat Alert