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IT Security Experts Should Pay Close Attention To What’s Happening in Ukraine

The conflict between Russian and Ukraine and the advanced cyberattacks being launched should concern everyone, experts say.

June 22, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If the last few years are any indication, cybercriminals will continue adopting new tactics and techniques to find ways past our network defenses, and that was on display in full force at RSA Conference earlier this month, where cybersecurity experts shared what they’re seeing in the wild. The annual cybersecurity conference was held at a […]

Fighting for the Truth About Ukraine’s Invasion: An Update From MGID

April 22, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With international headquarters in Kyiv, Ukraine, we have more than 500 employees based in the region. While they are safe and bravely continue to work, they are experiencing the devastation created by Russia’s unprovoked, ongoing attack firsthand, so since the beginning of the invasion on 24th February, our team has focused on fighting […]

Ukraine-related Phishing Emails Up More than 200%

Hackers are exploiting the Ukraine crisis to conduct donation scams, deploy malware and steal credentials, Tessian says.

April 6, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Similar to how cybercriminals jumped on the COVID-19 and used the pandemic as a useful phishing lure, attackers are exploiting the Ukraine crisis to conduct email-based donation scams, deploy malware and steal credentials. According to email security firm Tessian, researchers are seeing Ukrainian-themed phishing emails skyrocket, with new domains containing “Ukraine” up more than 200% […]

Everbridge Teams with Technology Leaders to Offer Out-of-Band Critical Communications Platform to Support Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine

March 24, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Unique collaboration brings together AWS, Sinch, and Kaleyra, among others, to deliver an Everbridge-powered mass notification platform enabling humanitarian charities, NGOs, businesses, and local Ukrainian government resources to coordinate and communicate critical notifications BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG), a global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning solutions, today announced it […]

The Russia-Ukraine Crisis Could Tighten the Squeeze on Semiconductors

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and resulting trade sanctions threatens to worsen the semiconductor shortage, Gartner says.

March 16, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many manufacturers planned for a downturn and reduced demand, with semiconductor factories scaling down in anticipation of a larger-than-realized recession. Earlier this year, there were some signs that the shortage would begin to subside this year, but the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine threatens to exacerbate the issue, according […]

Wish Pledges to Donate Supplies to Ukraine Border and Provide Support to Local Merchants

March 4, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Donation to include clothing, diapers and toiletries; Merchant support to include returning past platform commission fees and the removal of future commission fees SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#discoverycommerce–ContextLogic Inc. (d/b/a Wish) (NASDAQ: WISH), one of the world’s largest mobile ecommerce platforms, today announced plans to donate supplies to refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. More than 65,000 […]

These Destructive Malware Strains Have Targeted Organizations in Ukraine

There are now three different strains of destructive malware that have been identified in cyberattacks against organizations in Ukraine.

March 2, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

There are now three different strains of destructive malware that have been identified in cyberattacks against organizations in Ukraine, and IT security professionals should be aware of both, especially as cybersecurity experts expect a broader range of cyberattacks to target Western organizations as the U.S. and allies respond to the crisis. Both strains of malware, […]

Cyber Attack Trends Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Cyber attacks against Ukraine has surged along with phishing emails and destructive malware amid the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

February 28, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Cyber attacks on Ukraine’s government and military sector surged by 196% within the first three days of Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, compared to the start of the month, according to Check Point Research. The cybersecurity firm released its findings from the first few days of the conflict, finding that attacks against Ukraine far […]

10 Things IT Can Do To Harden Cyber Defenses Amid The Russia-Ukraine Conflict

With cyberattacks stemming from the Ukraine crisis possibly spilling over into the West, here are 10 cybersecurity steps IT can take now.

February 25, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cyberattacks have been front and center in the Ukraine crisis, as the country is not just suffering from conventional warfare as it fights with Russia. The country’s critical infrastructure has been repeatedly attacked, purportedly by hackers working for their next door adversary. These attacks have targeted government websites, infrastructure and more with DDoS attacks and […]

Cybersecurity Experts: Ukraine, Russia Crisis Could Result in U.S. Cyberattacks

Cybersecurity experts are warning organizations to be extra vigilant against cyberattacks as the Russia-Ukraine crisis unfolds.

February 16, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

As the world waits to see what unfolds in Ukraine, cybersecurity professionals are urging western governments and organizations to be prepared for serious cyberattacks coming from Russia and its allies. These warnings come from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as well as private sector cybersecurity software providers like Mandiant that have raised […]