Cyber attacks stories - Page 1
UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise
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Research by Appdome reveals that 41% of UK consumers have faced mobile fraud, highlighting urgent security concerns as they shift towards app-based transactions.
Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region
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cybersecurity
Arctic Wolf's 2024 Human Risk Behaviour Report reveals alarming security practices among IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand, with over two-thirds reusing passwords.
AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd
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A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.
watchTowr secures $19 million in funding for expansion
4 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
watchTowr has successfully secured $19 million in a Series A funding round to boost its expansion in the cybersecurity sector.
Australian firms warned on rising spear-phishing threat
4 days ago
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Australian firms are warned of rising spear-phishing threats, with CMTG defending against over 1,400 attacks daily, stressing the need for robust cyber security.
Australian firms urged to bolster defences against AI risks
4 days ago
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malware
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phishing
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email security
As Australia recognises 'AI Month', cybersecurity concerns mount, with experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced protection against AI-related threats.
Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks
Last week
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
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cyber attacks
Australia faces a 23% rise in cyber attacks, prompting calls for a new Cyber Security Act to bolster protection against escalating cybercrime threats.
Protecting human & non-human identities in cybersecurity
Last week
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mfa
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity leaders stress the urgent need to address AI-driven threats to both human and non-human identities amidst rising cyber attacks.
Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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nsa
The NSA and international partners have issued guidelines to enhance Active Directory security, a growing target for cyber attacks, with experts underscoring their importance in addressing vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights collective responsibility for India's digital security
Last week
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edutech
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physical security
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data privacy
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month arrives, experts warn of a looming 1.5 million shortfall in cybersecurity professionals by 2025 in India, sparking urgent action.
Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust
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advanced persistent threat protection
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A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.
Commvault launches Cloud Rewind for enhanced resilience
Last week
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Commvault has launched its innovative Cloud Rewind solution, aimed at enhancing cyber resilience for cloud-first organisations post-cyberattack.
Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
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cybersecurity
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adobe
Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.
Australian firms lost over USD $1m in CPS cyber attacks
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
New research by Claroty reveals that cyber attacks on cyber-physical systems in Australia cost organisations over USD $1 million, urging security investment.
Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence
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uc
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telco
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emergency services
Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.
AI policies poorly understood by employees, raising UK risks
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Research reveals a critical 51% gap between cyber risk owners and employees' AI policy awareness, endangering UK businesses' cyber resilience.
IGEL unveils new service to recover from cyber attacks swiftly
Last month
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saas
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
At IGEL Disrupt 24 in Munich, IGEL unveiled its new subscription service, IGEL for Business Continuity, designed to restore compromised Windows endpoints and keep business operations resilient.
IT security fears keep European decision makers awake at night
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it training
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secops
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genai
New research by Corelight reveals over half of IT leaders in Europe lose sleep over cyber attack fears, with smaller firms feeling the most anxiety.
Radware signs deal for enhanced DDoS defences with European stock exchange
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
Radware secures a multimillion-euro deal with a leading European stock exchange for its AI-powered DDoS protection services amid a 265% surge in attacks.
Financial losses from NZ cybercrime rise to $6.8m in Q224
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phishing
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email security
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scams
New Zealand cybercrime losses surge to $6.8 million in Q2 2024, with unauthorised access incidents skyrocketing to $3.6 million, NCSC data shows.