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U.S. Department of Justice Indicts Hacktivist Group Anonymous Sudan for Prominent DDoS Attacks in 2023 and 2024

Collaboration is critical to take down today’s most advanced adversaries. CrowdStrike regularly works with law enforcement agencies and industry leaders to identify, track and stop cyber threats. We recently cooperated with the Department of Justice as part of a broader effort to disrupt two individuals heavily involved in operating Anonymous Sudan.

Common Ways Hackers Break In: Vulnerabilities You Need to Fix

In this webinar, we explored the most common vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to infiltrate systems. Topics included outdated software, weak passwords, misconfigured settings, and unpatched security flaws. We discussed which vulnerabilities pose the greatest risks and shared practical strategies to address them. Watch this recording to gain actionable insights into fortifying your defenses and reducing your organization's attack surface, which will help you stay ahead of potential breaches.

The Three Different Types of Hackers

There are three general categories that hackers fall into: white hat hackers, black hat hackers and gray hat hackers. Each type of hacker has different motivations behind their hacking activities. Learn more about the different types of hackers and how to prevent malicious hackers from compromising your online accounts.

CISA Warns of Hackers Targeting Industrial Systems with "Unsophisticated Methods" Amid Lebanon Water Hack Claims

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that malicious hackers continue to be capable of compromising industrial control systems (ICS) and other operational technology (OT) using "unsophisticated methods" - suggesting that much more still needs to be done to secure them properly.

4 Ways Ethical Hacking Services Helped Businesses Prevent Cyber Attacks

As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. For businesses of all sizes, the threat of a cyber attack is growing more and more concerning. Through the use of ethical hacking techniques, companies can identify vulnerabilities in their systems. They can also address them before malicious hackers exploit them. In this post, we will explore the ways ethical hacking services have become a valuable asset in the fight against cyber attacks.

Did Your Instagram Get Hacked? Follow These Steps.

If you cannot log in to your Instagram account, you should request a login link, contact Instagram and verify your identity as the legitimate owner of the account. If your Instagram account has been hacked, you are probably panicking and trying to figure out how to protect your personal information.

North Korean Hackers Target Software Developers With Phony Coding Tests

Researchers at ReversingLabs warn that North Korea’s Lazarus Group is targeting software developers with phony job interviews. The threat actors are posing as employees of major financial services firms and send coding assessment tests as part of the interview process. Our team recently recorded a webinar that covers this exact topic, as our cybersecurity experts discuss how we spotted the red flags and stopped it before any damage was done.

#153 - Unpacking the hacker mindset with Ken Westin, Senior Solutions Engineer at LimaCharlie

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we unpack the hacker mindset with Ken Westin, Senior Solutions Engineer at LimaCharlie. Ken is a seasoned thought leader in cybersecurity who has spent years analyzing and understanding the intricacies of cyber threats and the methods behind them. Ken has a unique ability to identify emerging trends in the industry and for figuring out how businesses can protect themselves before they fall victim to attacks.