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Cyberattacks stories - Page 16

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Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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The OpenText 2024 report reveals rising collaboration between nation-states and cybercrime groups, posing a serious threat to global supply chains.
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Six common causes of major software outages
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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ddos
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ransomware
Understanding the top six causes of software outages, from bugs to spikes in demand, is key for organisations to enhance service reliability.
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Vectra AI unveils new clarity programme to boost MSSP services
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Vectra AI launches the Vectra AI Clarity Program for MSSPs to meet rising demands for advanced XDR solutions, offering flexibility and customised cybersecurity services.
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MSPs boost Microsoft 365 backups amid rising ransomware threats
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
MSPs rush to bolster Microsoft 365 backups amid surging ransomware threats, as N-able reveals a 46% rise in protected users and a 56% spike in disaster recovery events.
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Logpoint acquires Muninn to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Logpoint has acquired Muninn to bolster its cybersecurity suite, integrating AI-driven NDR capabilities into its SIEM platform to enhance threat detection and response.
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BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.
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Cybersecurity evolution: harnessing GenAI for defence & growth
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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quantum computing
EY’s latest report reveals the role of Generative AI in combating cyber threats, projecting it will be involved in 17% of attacks by 2027.
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Portnox enhances security with Microsoft EAM integration
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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authentication
Portnox expands its Conditional Access for Applications to support Microsoft's External Authentication Methods, enhancing security for enterprises using Microsoft Entra ID.
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Sophos named leader in IDC MarketScape 2024 for MDR services
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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network security
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Sophos named as a leader in IDC MarketScape's European and global MDR services, reinforcing its commitment to protecting SMBs worldwide.
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BlackBerry report: Cyber threats up 53%, critical sectors hit
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
Rreport reveals a 53% surge in new malware samples, detecting 11,500 daily threats, with 43,500 cyberattacks thwarted each day from April to June 2024.
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Rise in healthcare ransomware attacks despite overall decline
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Sophos’s 2024 report shows healthcare ransomware attacks have surged to a four-year high, affecting 67% of organisations.
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Salt Typhoon hacks highlight vulnerabilities to Chinese attacks
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks linked to China have infiltrated US critical infrastructure, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the public and private sectors.
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Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico’s survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.
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Paul Henaghan joins Cohesity as new ANZ Managing Director
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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workday
Paul Henaghan joins Cohesity as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, bringing notable experience from Workday and Dell EMC to enhance cyber resilience.
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MoneyGram cyberattack highlights financial sector vulnerabilities
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
MoneyGram confirms a cyberattack that crippled its services, raising alarms about vulnerabilities in the financial sector amid ongoing digital transformation.
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Nearly half of Aussie firms dread cloud breaches hindering ops
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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cloud security
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apm
Nearly half of Australia's IT and security leaders fear a cloud breach could halt operations, research by Illumio reveals, stressing urgent need for enhanced security.
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UK public worries cyber warfare will be next major conflict
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Over 70% of the UK public see cyber warfare as imminent, with new research showing growing concern about cyberspace becoming the next battleground.
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Johnson Controls faces $27M loss after Dark Angels cyberattack
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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physical security
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data privacy
Kaspersky has examined the impact of cyberattacks on businesses, highlighting the various kinds of losses they can suffer if not adequately protected.
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Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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storage
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soc
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ai security
Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.
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Financial services sector remains top DDoS target, Akamai reports
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Akamai Technologies' latest report reveals financial services are the prime target for Layer 3 and 4 DDoS attacks for the second year in a row, making up 34% of incidents.