Websites are central to business operations but are also the target of various cyber-attacks. Malicious hackers have found several ways to compromise websites, with the most common attack vector being SQL injection: the act of injecting malicious SQL code to gain unauthorized access to the server hosting the website. Once on the server, the hacker can compromise the target organization's website, and vandalize it by replacing the original content with content of their own choosing.

The January 2022 International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) data breach was caused by an unpatched critical vulnerability in the Single Signe-In tool developed by Zoho, a business software development company. After exploiting the vulnerability (tracked as CVE-2021-40539), the cybercriminals deployed offensive security tools to help gain access to ICRC's contact database, resulting in the compromise of more than 515,000 globally.

Companies are under more threat than ever. The rise in cyber threats is alarming: 2021 saw a 30% increase in cyberattacks compared with 2020. Even sophisticated systems with complex countermeasure technologies for security may be vulnerable to attack. Many organizations turn to hackers to counteract these threats. Ethical hackers use the tools and methods of malicious actors to help companies pinpoint their weaknesses and build a more resilient and secure system.

Cybersecurity is a daunting subject for most small and new businesses. They don’t have the budget to hire the best in the field to take care of their security. These small businesses need practical solutions and advice to protect their business.

At SecurityScorecard, we like to look ahead and focus on the future. However, the past can also teach us some valuable lessons, particularly in cybersecurity. 2022 was quite an eventful year in the space, with many high-profile attacks, including full-blown cyber warfare. Out of all threats we saw this past year, a few stood out. This article will cover seven of the most dangerous cyber threats of 2022, in no particular order.

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Holidays are around the corner, and so are the hackers. They are waiting for your relaxed mindset and reduced staff coverage. For instance, 89% of organizations reportedly experienced holiday ransomware attacks. Of these, 36% had no contingency plans, causing significant damage. Also, there is an increased risk of online fraud and phishing attacks. Scammers targeted 75% of Americans with at least one form of holiday fraud in 2021. Have you taken any steps to protect your business?

The central issue behind the latest headline-grabbing security breach – an incident that directly impacted several major US government agencies – highlights pervasive issues related to many organizations’ use of the popular Office 365 and Azure Microsoft cloud platforms.

Recent advancements in machine learning, the latest on Black Proxies, and the DHS Cyber Safety Board’s plan to review Lapsus$ gang’s hacking tactics.

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