Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) stories - Page 2
Volume, sophistication and proliferation of threats on the rise
Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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research
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incident response
Integrity360 has announced findings from independent research into the cybersecurity threats being faced, the volume, and the challenges with incident response.
Fortinet report highlights decline in ransomware detection
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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breach prevention
FortiGuard Labs observed a decline in organisations detecting ransomware, significant activity among APT groups, a shift in MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and more.
Volume of targeted ransomware attacks continue to rise
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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ransomware
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Organisations are detecting a decline in ransomware as the volume and impact of targeted attacks continue to rise.
Radiflow teams up with CyCraft to harness the power of GenAI
Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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partner programmes
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ai
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cybersecurity
By harnessing the power of generative AI, this partnership unlocks detection and response capabilities for enterprise customers, MSSPs, and MDRs.
New security vulnerabilities exploited en masse in 2023 - Rapid7
Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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big data
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ransomware
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bi
Rapid7 released its 2023 Mid-Year Threat Review, which provides a detailed snapshot of the attack landscape in the first six months of this year.
Three reasons why your smartphone needs security protection
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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cybersecurity
Research on Digital Payments revealed that Android smartphone is the most used device for online financial transactions in the region.
Kaspersky releases latest report on APT trends for 2023
Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
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apple
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's latest report reveals key trends in Advanced Persistent Threats, including new threat actors and upgraded toolsets.
Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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firewall
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breach prevention
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foreign hackers
While attacks on diplomatic organisations are common, Cloaked Ursa focuses on the diplomats themselves more than the countries they represent, Unit 42 finds.
Gartner recognizes Huawei for its network firewall solutions
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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network security
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cx
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firewall
Huawei was recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights customer's choice for network firewalls for a third consecutive year.
Kaspersky unveils methods behind Operation Triangulation campaign
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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apple
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surveillance
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky sheds light on spyware implant used in Operation Triangulation, targeting iOS devices with covert surveillance capabilities.
Kaspersky discovers APT campaign targeting iOS devices
Tue, 6th Jun 2023
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apple
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an ongoing mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign targeting iOS devices with previously unknown malware.
Kaspersky highlights main issues around industrial APT attacks
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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firewall
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it in manufacturing
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network security
Kaspersky warns that human factors and inadequate security measures are key contributors to the success of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) operations.
Ransomware gangs increasingly 'professional' - WithSecure report
Fri, 26th May 2023
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ransomware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Ransomware gangs are becoming more professional, offering specialized services to one another, according to a report by WithSecure.
ESET shares key changes in world of advanced persistent threat activity
Thu, 11th May 2023
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
ESET releases APT Activity Report, revealing China-aligned threat actors targeting Europe and Iran-aligned group deploying new backdoor in Israel.
Cybersecurity partnership formed between ESET and Red Piranha
Thu, 4th May 2023
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partner programmes
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ndr
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xdr
The partnership between the two cybersecurity experts will streamline the process of integrating cybersecurity systems.
Zero-day in Microsoft Windows used in Nokoyawa ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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ransomware
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
It is very important for businesses to download the latest patch from Microsoft as soon as possible, and use other methods of protection.
8.4% CAGR for DNS security market between 2023 and 2033: FMI
Tue, 21st Mar 2023
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ddos
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malware
According to Future Market Insights, the demand registered in the DNS security market will increase at a noteworthy CAGR of around 8.4% from 2023-2033.
Kaspersky report reveals growing demand on MSSPs for security functions
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
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mssp
The latest Kaspersky IT Security Economics Report revealed a growing demand among enterprises in SEA for outsourcing specific and key cybersecurity functions.
Gartner names Barracuda as Visionary in Magic Quadrant
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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firewall
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Gartner assessed 17 different vendors in the process, determining the most suitable vendors for cloud firewalls and firewall-as-a-service offerings.
Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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iot security
The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.
Kaspersky researchers reveal worrying development of APT BlueNoroff
Wed, 4th Jan 2023
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the advanced persistent threat actor BlueNoroff recently added sophisticated new malware strains to its arsenal.
Kaspersky predicts shifts in threat landscape to industrial control systems in 2023
Fri, 25th Nov 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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kaspersky
Kaspersky predicts a shift in advanced persistent threat (APT) activity against industrial organisations and OT systems in new industries and locations.
Customer records compromised in 29% of NZ orgs - Trend Micro
Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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data protection
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email security
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cyber risk
Nearly a third of New Zealand firms have had customer records compromised multiple times in the past year, according to a report from Trend Micro.
Ransomware activity doubles in transportation, shipping
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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ai security
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cybersecurity
The telecom industry ranks globally as the most impacted by ransomware, followed by transportation and shipping.