Cyber attacks stories - Page 10
Why Whac-A-Mole is not a strategy for defending against ransomware attacks
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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SMBs should also consider strong personnel practices and awareness to implement a better defensive strategy than Whac-A-Mole.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from WatchGuard Technologies with Corey Nachreiner
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
WatchGuard's Chief Security Officer, Corey Nachreiner, discusses security trends for 2024, including targeting language models and tech gadgets.
How organisations can reduce security and compliance risks when working remotely
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
As hybrid and remote working models remain in place, they reveal previously unconsidered security gaps in organisations.
Australian tech start-up & RMIT join forces to enhance national cyber security
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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encryption
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financial systems
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cloud services
In a bid to strengthen Australia's infrastructural cyber security, tech start-up Tide Foundation and RMIT University collaborate.
Australian businesses downplay cyber threat despite rising concerns
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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Despite growing cybersecurity threats, Australian SMEs and enterprises downplay their susceptibility to cyber attacks, a report reveals.
Qrious retains ISO security certifications amid New Zealand's data concerns
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Qrious upholds its ISO 27001 and 27701 certifications amidst increasing data privacy concerns in New Zealand's growing cloud computing industry.
'UK's crucial infrastructure under major threat from cyber attacks' report reveals
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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power / energy
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government
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electricity
The National Cyber Security Centre's annual review reveals a sustained and significant cyber threat to the UK's crucial infrastructure.
Mandiant tackles destructive Sandworm cyber attack on Ukrainian infrastructure
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Mandiant thwarts Sandworm cyber attack on critical Ukrainian infrastructure, highlighting Russian cyber-offensive capabilities.
Docker Engine API exploit launches DDoS attacks in OracleIV campaign
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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malware
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ddos
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martech
OracleIV campaign uses Docker Engine API exploit to deliver malicious Docker containers for executing DDoS attacks.
Rising trend in 'quishing' attacks targets QR code users
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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dlp
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branding
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cyber attacks
Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest reports a rising trend in 'quishing', a cyber attack targeting QR code users, with a 51% leap in incidents in September 2023.
Glasgow Caledonian University employs CyberArk for identity security
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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edutech
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pam
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physical security
Glasgow Caledonian University teams up with CyberArk for robust identity security amid increased cyber attack risks.
Cyber attacks 'constantly happening' - warning from intelligence expert
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Threat intelligence expert Pascal Geenen says artificial intelligence is making it easier for criminals to access the tools of the trade.
Logpoint launches automated system to improve cybersecurity for SAP systems
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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bi
Logpoint introduces the Vulnerability Monitoring Analyzer, an automated system to bolster cybersecurity and simplify patching processes for SAP systems.
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Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit
Sat, 4th Nov 2023
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ai security
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australian government
Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.
Hiscox report: Half of UK businesses hit by cyber attack in 2023
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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physical security
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data privacy
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healthtech
Nearly 50% of UK businesses suffered a cyber attack in 2023, marking a 9% rise from the previous year, says Hiscox.
Australian firms fail to defend against 42% of cyberattacks, finds study
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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cyber attacks
Study reveals 42% of cyberattacks successfully penetrate Australian firms, indicating a reliance on reactive measures.
UK organisations vulnerable to 48% of cyber attacks, Tenable research reveals
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Nearly half of cyber attacks are successful against UK organisations, with a study revealing alarming vulnerabilities.
Fivetran data platform secures prestigious HITRUST certification
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fivetran earns respected HITRUST certification, underscoring its commitment to robust security of highly-sensitive data.
New threat actors drive record levels of ransomware attacks in September
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
September saw record levels of ransomware attacks, according to NCC Group's September Threat Pulse, with 514 victims details released in leak sites.
Manufacturing sector hit hardest by 400% rise in IoT malware attacks
Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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malware
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it in manufacturing
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iot
The manufacturing industry is the biggest victim of a 400% YoY increase in IoT and OT malware attacks, as per Zscaler.