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Cyberattacks stories - Page 30

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Vectra AI debuts global MXDR for hybrid attack defense
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Vectra AI introduces the first worldwide, 24/7 MXDR service to defend against increasingly complex hybrid cyber threats, combining AI-driven threat detection and expert human response to bolster stressed security teams.
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Australian healthcare plagued with rising rate of cyber fraud
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
RSM Australia warns that identity and cyber fraud pose significant threats to the healthcare sector, with criminals exploiting complex funding sources and billing systems.
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Commvault reports strong Q3 results with 11% revenue growth
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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capital management
Data management giant Commvault reports an 11% YoY increase in Q3 total revenues at USD$216.8 million and a 17% rise in annual recurring revenue.
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AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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acronis
Acronis' H2 2023 Cyberthreats Report reveals a disturbing 222% rise in email attacks with AI-enhanced phishing impacting over 90% of organisations worldwide.
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QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report
Sat, 10th Feb 2024
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Cybercriminals are increasingly employing quishing attacks, utilising malicious QR codes to target high-ranking officials and smaller businesses, reveals AI-native cloud email security platform, Abnormal Security.
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Nine key cybersecurity trend predictions for 2024
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud security
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iam
When it comes to achieving effective cybersecurity, it's clear that the coming year will be a challenging one for organisations of all sizes.
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Threat spotlight - How attackers are targeting your web applications right now
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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ddos
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breach prevention
Cyberattacks on web applications have surged, Barracuda has defended against over 18bn such attacks in 2023 alone, with web apps providing a prime target for cyber attackers due to vulnerabilities and valuable data.
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Alarming surge in cyber attacks seen in Acronis report
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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healthtech
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acronis
The Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2023 reveals a 222% rise in AI-driven email attacks in the year, underlining the need for more effective security solutions.
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Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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digital entertainment
Avast blocked 10 billion cyberattacks in 2023, up 49% on the prior year, with cybercriminals deploying sophisticated methods including deepfake scams and exploiting PDF files and Google OAuth to steal user information.
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Checkmarx reveals top cyberattack trends in January
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Checkmarx reveals top January trends in supply chain cyberattacks, showing a rise in data theft, deceptive typosquatting, and malware injections.
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Flare uncovers cyber threat landscape by Russian hackers
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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national security
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sensitive information
Cybersecurity firm Flare exposes the escalating threat posed by initial access brokers on Russian hacking forums.
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Cybersecurity alert for UK businesses on Safer Internet Day
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
On Safer Internet Day, Evolve Business Group underscores the importance of robust online security for businesses.
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Check Point Infinity platform excels in Miercom's security benchmark tests
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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ai
Check Point Infinity Platform outshines rivals in Miercom's NGFW Security Benchmark 2024 report, registering an exceptional 99.8% block rate for Zero+1 day Malware.
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AI reshapes threat landscape for telcos, says EY report
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cloud services
EY's latest report warns that the emergence of generative AI intensifies cybersecurity challenges for telecom companies.
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The role of Privilege Access Management in achieving robust cybersecurity
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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pam
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phishing
Privilege Access Management (PAM), with its ability to control key digital accounts, is proving crucial in combating rising cybersecurity threats posed by misuse of digital identities, a key source of business disruption.
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Over 50% of businesses hit by security gaps due to under-resourced teams
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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ueba
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Exabeam and IDC's report reveals that 57% of global firms faced serious cyberattacks in the past year due to security team overload and lack of automated threat detection.
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How the cloud security landscape will evolve in 2024
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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supply chain & logistics
AI-driven threat actors' sophistication surge, increased data privacy concerns, and deepening supply chain security issues shape the cloud security landscape in 2024, experts forecast.
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Veeam launches cyber readiness programme amidst rising cyberattacks
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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data protection
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Veeam Software's new Cyber Secure Program offers comprehensive cyber defence tools and rapid recovery support as global cyberattack threats escalate.
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UK businesses defy policies to pay ransomware attacks at alarming rate
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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business continuity
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cybercriminals
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cohesity
Despite policies against it, 97% of UK businesses have paid ransoms following cyberattacks in the past two years, reveals alarming research from Cohesity.
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Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Research by AI data security firm Cohesity reveals escalating cyberattacks are forcing companies into paying ransoms, contradicting no-payment strategies, with difficulties in data recovery exacerbating the issue.