The exploration of cyber threats reveals their profound societal ramifications and their diverse impact on individuals and businesses. Examples of cyber threats include malware, phishing, ransomware, insider threats, DDoS attacks, and zero-day exploits. These threats lead to significant consequences, including financial hardship, tarnishing of reputation, loss of sensitive data and breaches in national security. To combat these threats, individuals, businesses, and governments must adhere to strong cybersecurity practices and implement protective measures such as robust passwords, multi-factor authentication, data encryption, and continuous cybersecurity education.

20 Years old Proxy Botnet Network Dismantled That Exploits 1000 Unique Unpatched Devices Weekly
Lumen Technologies, in collaboration with the DOJ, FBI, and Dutch National Police, dismantled a long-running criminal proxy network that exploited IoT and end-of-life devices. This