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Unveiling the future of hacktivism: Check Point Software report 2023

Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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Check Point Software unveils insights into the future of hacktivism in 2023, warning about state-sponsored threats.
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The need to create a strong cyber response framework

Thu, 18th May 2023
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A cyber response framework should be a comprehensive and dynamic plan that looks at all aspects of incident response.
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Top 15 most active political and religious hacktivists groups revealed

Thu, 27th Apr 2023
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Report ranks top 15 most active political and religious hacktivist groups, showing a rise in hacktivism since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Fashion show sparks over 70 DDoS attacks in Australia

Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
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Multiple Muslim hacktivists have targeted Australian infrastructure and private organisations following a controversial fashion show, according to Radware.
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The increasing presence of pro-Russia hacktivists

Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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Pro-Russian hacktivists have moved beyond the basic denial-of-service scripts and crowdsourced attacks to more advanced and potent techniques.
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Killnet software given to pro-Russian hacktivists - Radware

Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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Passion Botnet, a DDoS-as-a-Service offered by the Passion Group, has been used in attacks targeting medical institutions across multiple countries.
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Hacktivists used more destructive malware in 2022 - report

Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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New research from Nozomi Networks has found hacktivists shifted their tactics in 2022 from data theft and DDoS attacks to using more destructive malware.
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Mandiant releases threat data forecast report for 2023

Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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Mandiant's experts have collaborated to examine 2022's threat data and trends to compile a forecast report shedding light on what to expect in the coming year.
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Cyber threats to the mining industry

Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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Mining sector faces an emerging cyber threat, new FTR report reveals targeted attacks exploiting the industry's key role in global supply chains.
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Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.