When the NSA built the first ransomware worm, they didn't imagine that it would ever be leaked and start a global outbreak. The Wannacry ransomware attack quickly became the most destructive and fast-moving cyberattack in history. It was stopped in its tracks by the accidental discovery of a kill switch. This is how the wave of ransomware attacks started.

#wannacry #ethernalblue #ransomware #cyberattacks

https://negativepid.blog/the-wannacry-ransomware-attack/
https://negativepid.blog/the-wannacry-ransomware-attack/

The Morris worm is the first known cyberattack in history. Oddly enough, it wasn't meant to be malicious: a mistake in the code caused the software to go rogue. Here's how it happened.

#computerWorms #MorrisWorm #cyberattacks #cybercrime #malware

https://negativepid.blog/the-morris-worm/
https://negativepid.blog/the-morris-worm/

#Denmark accused #Russia of #cyberattacks in 2024/5 against water utility & govt websites ahead of elections, marking1st time Denmark publicly attributed such attacks to Moscow

Pro-Russian #hackers #Z-Pentest attacked Tureby Alkestrup Waterworks in 2024, altering water pressure, causing at least 3 pipes to burst

Separate #pro-Russian group, #NoName057(16), carried out denial-of-service attacks on #Danish websites ahead of elections

https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/19/denmark-blames-russia-for-cyberattacks-on-water-utility-and-election-websites

#HybridWar #RussianAggression

#CheckPoint Research reports a global rise in cyber attacks in November 2025, averaging 2,003 weekly attempts per organization, with education most targeted sector and rising exposure from generative AI. 727 ransomware incidents were recorded, a 22% increase YoY, with North America accounting for 55% of cases and industrial manufacturing being the top victim industry.

https://blog.checkpoint.com/research/global-cyber-attacks-increase-in-november-2025-driven-by-ransomware-surge-and-genai-risks/

#cyberattacks #genAI

#Germany summons #Russia's ambassador over #HybridAttacks

Germany accuses Russia of repeated hostile actions, including acts of #sabotage, #cyberattacks & #disinformation campaigns aimed at influencing #elections:

https://www.dw.com/en/germany-summons-russian-ambassador-over-hybrid-attacks/a-75129486

HybridAttacks:
https://www.galiait.com/understanding-hybrid-cyberattacks-how-attackers-combine-methods-for-maximum-impact/

USA is to change its approach to cybersecurity by enlisting private companies to conduct offensive #cyberattacks & operations against foreign adversaries, according to a draft national cyber strategy. For a start, a $1bn for offensive cyber operations.

🔗 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-12/trump-administration-turning-to-private-firms-in-cyber-offensive