Cyber attacks stories
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Cybercriminals use legitimate software for attacks increasing
2 days ago
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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.
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Veeam launches enhanced backup solution for Microsoft 365
3 days ago
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uc
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Veeam Software debuts Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, enhancing data resilience with comprehensive immutability and new support features for over 21 million users.
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KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure
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edutech
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telco
KnowBe4's new report reveals a 30% surge in cyberattacks on global infrastructure, highlighting critical sectors' growing vulnerabilities and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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Teleport announces partnership with global IT firm TD Synnex
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data protection
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identity
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resellers
Teleport partners with TD Synnex to streamline and expand secure infrastructure access solutions, enhancing options for protection against identity-based cyber attacks.
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Would a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ever go to prison?
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ransomware
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solarwinds
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uber
Cyber attacks are on the rise, raising serious questions about whether CISOs should face legal penalties, including prison, for breaches.
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New report shows DMARC enforcement gap in NZ & Australia
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email security
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phishing
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smx
A new report by SMX highlights a DMARC enforcement gap in New Zealand and Australia, exposing both public and private sectors to increased email-based cyber threats.
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Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
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firewalls
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malware
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phishing
Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.
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SentinelOne & Intezer collaborate on decoding Rust malware
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sentinelone
SentinelOne and Intezer launch Project 0xA11C to unravel Rust malware at Black Hat 2024, providing open-source tools to tackle this complex threat.
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UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals
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storage
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ai
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cybersecurity
A research report by Pure Storage highlights the AI boom in UK business, with 91% of IT leaders seeing AI as an opportunity, but infrastructure and cyber concerns loom.
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UK under threat from exposed industrial systems – Censys
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cybersecurity
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industrial control systems
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cyber attacks
Censys' 2024 report reveals over 18,000 US and 1,500 UK industrial control systems exposed online, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
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Rapid7 report reveals surge in ransomware attacks & new groups
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Rapid7's latest report uncovers 2,570 ransomware attacks in early 2024, spotlighting 21 new groups. Small firms are now frequent targets.
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Vectra AI expands platform to boost SOC teams against hybrid attacks
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Vectra AI has expanded its XDR platform with new AI-driven capabilities, enabling SOC teams to better detect and manage cyber threats in hybrid environments.
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Organisations urged to take a proactive approach to ransomware threats
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ransomware
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edutech
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devops
With July designated Ransomware Awareness Month, organisations are urged to understand ransomware threats and adopt proactive strategies for better cyber resilience.
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Report reveals how cyber attacks target organisations depending on size
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
A Barracuda report highlights a stark disparity in email attack types faced by large and small firms, with lateral phishing targeting major companies and extortion menacing smaller ones.
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Picus report reveals flaws in threat exposure management
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ransomware
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linux
Almost 40% of systems tested by Picus Security are vulnerable to complete takeover, with macOS being notably weaker in stopping cyber-attacks.
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Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
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ransomware
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law
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microsoft
Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.
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Litera acquires FileTrail to enhance information governance
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
In response to growing cybersecurity threats in the legal sector, Litera has acquired FileTrail to boost its information governance and records management expertise.
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Exclusive: Secureworks riding cybersecurity leadership wave
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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ai
Wendy Thomas, CEO of Secureworks, has delved into the company's global cybersecurity strategies and challenges, highlighting its approach and expertise in battling AI-driven threats.
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Appdome boosts fraud detection with new geo-compliance features
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Appdome enhances its Geo-Fraud Detection with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo DeSync Attack Detection, aiding developers in meeting compliance and thwarting location-based fraud.