Tag: cyberattack

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British Museum IT Systems Sabotaged by Former Contractor

The British Museum has closed its temporary exhibitions after a former IT contractor allegedly sabotaged its systems. The suspect, who was recently dismissed, was arrested on-site. This incident follows the recent revelation of approximately 1,500 missing items from the museum’s collection, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities and insider threats.

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Extensive Cyberattack Targets Greek Public-Sector Network, Disrupting gov.gr Services

A major cyberattack from abroad has targeted Greece’s SYZEFXIS public-sector network, causing delays in the response speed of several gov.gr applications. The Greek Ministry of Digital Governance has identified the attack as a Denial-of-Service (DoS) assault and is working to restore full functionality.

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Global Cyberattack: Social Media Accounts Hacked – Greek Fire Department Among Victims

Hackers targeted hundreds of X (formerly Twitter) accounts globally, impacting users from Alaska to the Philippines, including the Greek Fire Department. The hackers’ message, appearing on numerous compromised accounts, read: “This account has been hacked. We are publishing an address in each of them to make a profit together.” Victims included media outlets, athletes, politicians, and even government entities.

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Hellenic Cadastre Targeted in Cyberattack

Greece’s land registry, the Hellenic Cadastre, fended off a cyberattack. The Ministry of Digital Governance assures the public that critical infrastructure remains secure and all digital services are operational. While the attack’s purpose remains unclear, authorities are actively investigating.