ReliaQuest stories - Page 3
Cybercriminals use legitimate software for attacks increasing
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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data analytics
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cyber attacks
Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate software tools, with 60% of critical incidents involving such methods between January and August 2024, reports ReliaQuest.
ReliaQuest reveals top malware threats in 2024 Q2 analysis
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report highlights a 51.9% surge in LummaC2 malware and a massive rise in Rust-based info stealers, with threats becoming ever more sophisticated.
FBI's Qakbot takedown reshapes 2024 malware loader landscape
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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fbi
The dismantling of Qakbot malware by the FBI has reshaped the malware loader landscape, with SocGholish now leading and security tactics evolving rapidly.
ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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martech
ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
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ai models
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals cybercriminals are exploiting ChatGPT and other AI tools to create near-perfect phishing emails, achieving a 2.8% success rate.
ReliaQuest reveals BlackSuit ransomware details in 2024 customer incident
Wed, 29th May 2024
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vpns
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ransomware
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dlp
In April 2024, ReliaQuest uncovered a cyberattack by the BlackSuit ransomware group, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for improved security measures.
Steven Hua joins ControlUp as Chief Marketing Officer to boost global growth
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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cx
ControlUp appoints Steven Hua, a seasoned marketer, as Chief Marketing Officer to accelerate its global customer acquisition and growth strategy.
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.
Ransomware increases 64% in second quarter of 2023
Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Some 1,378 organisations have been named as victims on ransomware data-leak websites in the second quarter of 2023.
Ransomware remains biggest risk factor as cyber crims exploit outages
Wed, 5th Jul 2023
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vpns
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advanced persistent threat protection
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construction
ReliaQuest's Annual Cyber Threat Report reveals top targeted sectors, most common attack techniques, and the ongoing ransomware threat.