Cyber Risk stories - Page 15
Tenable boosts vulnerability priority rating with advanced AI
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
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ai
Tenable enhances its Vulnerability Priority Rating with AI, reducing critical cybersecurity threats focus to 1.6% for faster, smarter remediation.
Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.
Business context still missing in most cyber risk programmes
Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Most organisations still treat cyber risk as a technical issue, lacking alignment with business priorities despite growing cybersecurity pressures, finds new research.
Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
A report reveals 10% of employees cause 73% of cyber risks, urging firms to adopt targeted interventions over broad security training for better risk management.
Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.
Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.
Cybercriminals use GenAI, v0.dev to launch advanced phishing
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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malware
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crypto
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phishing
Cybercriminals are exploiting GenAI and Vercel's v0.dev to rapidly create realistic phishing sites, raising the threat of large-scale, sophisticated attacks.
Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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genai
A report reveals 90% of firms globally, including 71% in Asia Pacific, are unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats, risking costly disruptions.
Qantas latest in string of cyber attacks on the aviation sector globally
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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mfa
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martech
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breach prevention
A significant cyber-attack on Qantas exposed personal data, highlighting a rising wave of airline breaches by the financially motivated hacker group Scattered Spider.
Exabeam Nova unveils AI agent to empower CISOs with insights
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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semiconductors
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Exabeam launches its AI-powered Nova Advisor Agent to help CISOs turn complex security data into strategic insights for board-level presentations.
LevelBlue to acquire Trustwave, creating top global cyber giant
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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devops
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
LevelBlue will acquire Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security services provider with enhanced global cybersecurity capabilities.
Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for LAN
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise LAN, praised for AI-powered security and integrated wired and wireless network solutions.
Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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devops
Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.
Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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semiconductors
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network security
Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.
Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.
Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.
World's largest data breach exposes 16 billion credentials
Sat, 21st Jun 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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phishing
A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.
Most firms overestimate AI governance as privacy risks surge
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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dlp
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ai security
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risk & compliance
Most firms overestimate their AI governance despite rising privacy risks and growing AI-related incidents, with only 17% deploying strong technical controls globally.