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Cyber attacks stories - Page 5

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New threat actors drive record levels of ransomware attacks in September
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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September saw record levels of ransomware attacks, according to NCC Group's September Threat Pulse, with 514 victims details released in leak sites.
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Manufacturing sector hit hardest by 400% rise in IoT malware attacks
Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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The manufacturing industry is the biggest victim of a 400% YoY increase in IoT and OT malware attacks, as per Zscaler.
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Norton boosts security and privacy with new enhancements
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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A new private email feature in Norton AntiTrack changes email addresses and removes hidden trackers to bolster online privacy.
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New threat report reveals true dominance of ransomware
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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Increases in ransomware, commercial off-the-shelf malware, and attacks against cloud service providers create new challenges for cybersecurity teams.
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Cybersecurity ops not an immediate priority for CIOs
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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The study underscores the vital position of cybersecurity within organisations, with 67% of respondents listing it as their top focus area.
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Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Check Point has warned of an upswing in AI-powered cybercrime and state-sponsored hacktivism in 2024.
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Delinea bolsters identity-based cyberattack protection with upgrade
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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compliance
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Delinea improves its Privilege Manager, bolstering identity-based cyberattack protection with focus on just-in-time access.
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Check Point launches security automation and collaboration platform
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Check Point Horizon Playblocks automatically contains attacks and prevents them from spreading, all powered by collaboration between people, processes and tech.
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Ten hacker security measures to prevent cyber attacks
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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Cybersecurity awareness remains a hot topic, and users are increasingly aware of the dangers of the digital world ,trying to avoid them within their means.
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From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data breach
No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.
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Paul Martini of iboss crowned CyberSecurity CEO of the Year
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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iboss CEO Paul Martini garners 'CyberSecurity CEO of the Year' title in recognition of his work in cybersecurity.
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Enemy at the school gates: A guide to enhancing cybersecurity in education
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Schools must invest in security as a core principle and foster a culture where staff understands the importance of cybersecurity.
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Hackuity launches Version 2.0 of next gen vulnerability management
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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compliance
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risk intelligence & compliance
Hackuity, the risk-based vulnerability management provider, has launched Version 2.0 of its platform with major enhancements to support risk prioritisation.
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Telegram, AWS, and Alibaba Cloud targeted in latest supply chain attack
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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aws
An attacker attempted to exploit the open-source community by uploading a series of malicious packages to the PyPi package manager.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Acronis with Pasha Ershow
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Acronis, the data protection company, discusses their position in Australia and New Zealand in TechDay's 10-Minute IT Jams.
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BG&E chooses Secureworks as first line of cyber defence
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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BG&E, an international engineering company, has selected Secureworks' Taegis ManagedXDR as its first line of cyber defence.
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1/3 employees believe their actions don’t impact security
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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Top-down, one-size-fits-all enterprise cybersecurity ignores the unique risks that accompany geography, age, gender, and role.
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Safeguarding your business from escalating DDoS attacks
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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data protection
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DDoS attacks are happening more frequently and on a larger scale than ever before, with traffic volumes continuing to rise year after year.
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Majority believe malicious AI will circumvent cybersecurity: Enea
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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Over a quarter (26%) of cybersecurity professionals see this happening within the next year and 50% in the next five years.
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78% of organisations under-report cyberattacks: ISACA
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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cloud services
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compliance
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Interestingly, only 42% of respondents in Oceania say their organisation conducts a cyber-risk assessment at least annually, compared to 43% in 2022.
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Keysight and Synopsys partner for IoT device cybersecurity
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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iot security
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Synopsys Defensics fuzz testing software is now embedded into Keysight’s IoT Security Assessment solution, which reduces costs while speeding up time-to-market.
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Ransomware attacks down in August after record levels in July
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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It comes after back-to-back record months in June and July, largely the result of Cl0ps MOVEit exploitation and the ongoing impact of the attack.
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The crucial role of identity in zero trust security
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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network security
Organisations are turning to the Zero Trust security approach to protect sensitive data in an evolving cyber landscape. Identity is key.
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Veeam gains Common Criteria Certification for cyber resilience
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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Veeam Backup and Replication v12 and Veeam ONE have earned the international gold standard certification in cybersecurity and a full listing on the NIAP PCL.