Cyber Threat stories - Page 70

As cyber scams become more sophisticated due to AI, Scam Awareness Week urges Australians to secure their digital assets, with over AUD $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone.

Wiz partners with Expel to bolster cloud security resilience, integrating CNAPP with MDR services to enhance threat detection and response across cloud infrastructures.

Nasuni reports a 121% rise in data under management for media and advertising firms over the past 24 months, driven by the industry's digital growth.

Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.

Nozomi Networks and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories partner to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, offering advanced threat detection and compliance support.

Akamai's data shows a surge in cyber threats aimed at the gaming industry in 2024, with bot activity, web attacks, and DDoS attacks reaching record highs.

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.

CrowdStrike's 2024 Threat Hunting Report exposes sophisticated cyber threats from nation-state actors and eCrime groups, highlighting a 55% rise in hands-on-keyboard intrusions.

Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.

As cyber threats evolve, breach prevention alone fails. ColourTokens Xshield advocates for 'breach readiness'—ensuring resilience and quick recovery post-attack.

Digital transformation reshapes financial services, influencing recruitment and leveraging AI, automation, and cloud tech to meet evolving demands and mitigate risks.

With cyber threats rising, telecoms are spending billions on defence, but it's not enough. Telcos must evolve their penetration testing to stay ahead.

Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.

Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.

Sophos has launched Sophos Customer Success, offering tailored support and resources to maximise customers' cybersecurity investments, enhancing protection against threats.

Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.

Security experts underscore the importance of immediate remediation for vulnerabilities to mitigate risks and protect organisational assets.

Palo Alto Networks has launched its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-focused cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses from AI-related threats.

AI's rapid growth is revolutionising cybersecurity and cybercrime. Palo Alto Networks' Misti Landtroop highlights how AI is reshaping threat detection and prevention.

Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.