Las Vegas Confirms Network ‘ Compromised’ in Cyberincident

GOVTECH CYBERSECURITY
JANUARY 7, 2020

Las Vegas Confirms Network ‘Compromised’ in Cyberincident
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the city of Las Vegas became aware of what it is calling a "compromise" of its network. Officials are assessing the situation and hope to have more details confirmed within 24 hours. READ MORE

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3 Battle Tactics to Survive in Today’s Cyber Environment
Security teams are under constant pressure to defend against cyberattacks, turning every IT environment into a battlefield. What’s the best way to fight back? Discover three steps to help you create a winning strategy.
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Iranian Hackers May Have Defaced Federal Website, Officials Say
The incident has been considered a potential example of retaliation after the U.S. ordered an airstrike last week that killed Qassem Soleimani, a high-ranking Iranian general. READ MORE

Cyber-Retaliation Possible After U.S. Drone Strike, DHS Warns
After a drone strike killed a high-ranking Iranian military official in Baghdad on Friday, American cybersecurity officials warn that the response could come in the form of cyberattacks. READ MORE

Texas Department of Agriculture Website Briefly Defaced
A hacker identifying themselves as an “Iranian hacker” defaced the state’s agricultural agency homepage with an image of Qassem Soleimani, a high-ranking Iranian general killed in a U.S. drone strike last week in Baghdad. READ MORE

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