Cyberattacks stories - Page 63

It's likely that organisations will need to find a way to work alongside COVID-19, which will probably involve a hybrid approach to work.

Retail sector hit hard by ransomware and data-theft attacks during the pandemic, with extortion attacks on the rise, says Sophos.

Security posture management company Skybox Security has announced an ‘accelerated global expansion’ following a surge in customer demand.

The rise of targeted malicious email attacks is revealed in a new report by Barracuda, highlighting the need for improved protection measures.

Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk, according to a new report from SolarWinds.

Fortinet expands its security services with the addition of FortiTrust, offering user-based licensing across all networks and endpoints.

Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.

BlackBerry has released BlackBerry Jarvis 2.0, the latest edition of its flagship software composition analysis tool.

Sophos acquires Braintrace, enhancing its cybersecurity ecosystem with proprietary Network Detection and Response technology.

Cloudian released new data based on a survey of 200 IT decision-makers whose organisations experienced a ransomware attack between 2019 and 2021.

One in four UK employees risk sharing confidential work information due to lack of knowledge, according to new research.

Vodafone NZ launches cloud-based cyber security product to protect against ransomware, malware, and data breaches.

Nozomi Networks has made updates to its channel program with a view to fully mobilise its global network of partners for growth and success.

CompTIA responds to the recent large scale ransomeware attack by forming a Rapid Response Team and making CompTIA ISAO resources publicly available.

Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.

Waikato District Health Board will face liability if harm is caused by patient data leaked in ransomware attack, says Privacy Commissioner.

Video game industry targeted by cyberattacks in pandemic, suffering over 240 million web application attacks in 2020 - Akamai report.

Illumio secures $225m in Series F funding, with Thoma Bravo leading the round, to reach a valuation of $2.75bn.

There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.

Aqua Security has found a rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, with 50% of vulnerable targets attacked within one hour.