Cyberattacks Wreaking Physical Disruption on the Rise

April 2, 2024 at 08:07AM In 2023, ransomware groups targeted manufacturing and other parts of the OT sector, resulting in significant damages. The year 2024 is expected to bring even more severe attacks. Based on the meeting notes, it is clear that ransomware groups have targeted the manufacturing and other parts of the OT sector … Read more

Africa Tackles Online Disinformation Campaigns During Major Election Year

March 26, 2024 at 03:05AM In 2024, cyber-disinformation campaigns are increasing in Africa, coinciding with upcoming elections in 18 nations. Effective cybersecurity measures are crucial in addressing this growing threat. The meeting notes identify a significant increase in cyber-disinformation campaigns targeting Africa in 2024, particularly as 18 nations are getting ready to hold elections. It … Read more

From Megabits to Terabits: Gcore Radar Warns of a New Era of DDoS Attacks

January 23, 2024 at 07:24AM Gcore’s Q3-Q4 2023 Radar report reveals escalating DDoS attack trends. Annual peak attack capacity surged >100% from 2021 to 2023, reaching 1.6 Tbps. Attack lengths varied from minutes to nine hours, predominantly UDP floods. Global attack sources spanned multiple countries, impacting gaming and financial sectors most. Gcore emphasizes the need … Read more