According to cybersecurity firm TripWire, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks increasingly serve as a smokescreen for more covert operations like data exfiltration, credentials theft, and social engineering. As security teams focus on managing the DDoS attacks, cybercriminals can exploit system vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data or breach systems. As a response, experts advise adopting measures including advanced threat detection systems and employee training to better handle complex dual-threat scenarios, alongside proactively conducting regular security audits.
NHS calls on suppliers to improve their cybersecurity
NHS digital and cyber leaders are urging suppliers to sign a voluntary cybersecurity charter to improve resilience against cyber threats within the supply chain. This
