Cyber attacks stories - Page 1
Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences
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Harmony Intelligence has raised USD $3 million to enhance AI-driven cyber defence technologies, tackling the surge of AI-enabled cyber threats.
Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
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A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.
Quarter of Australian hospitals lack strong cyber measures
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A recent report reveals that nearly 23% of Australia's top hospitals lack basic cybersecurity measures, putting patients at risk of email fraud.
UK manufacturing sector's cyber resilience misalignments
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New research by e2e-assure reveals a worrying gap between perceived and actual cyber resilience in the UK manufacturing sector, with 76% of risk owners misjudging their security.
BT Health report highlights NHS cyber security concerns
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Recent surveys by BT Health reveal serious concerns over cyber security in the NHS, with staff lacking confidence in defences and fearing potential cyber-attacks.
Verizon & Accenture partner to boost cybersecurity services
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Verizon Business has teamed up with Accenture to enhance cybersecurity solutions for mid and large enterprises, tackling the rising threats in the digital landscape.
ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats
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ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.
UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services
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UK SMEs are expected to boost their dependence on managed security services in 2025, with 80% viewing this as a valuable move, reveals Six Degrees research.
Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025
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January witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, surging to 590 incidents, as NCC Group warns of escalating cyber threats amid global instability.
New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
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A new whitepaper from Telstra International reveals that 80% of manufacturing firms faced security incidents last year, yet only 45% felt prepared to tackle the threats.
Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
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A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.
How to secure Gen AI prompt fields: Battling a new cyber frontier
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As hackers exploit vulnerabilities in Gen AI prompt fields, organisations face mounting security challenges and must adopt innovative measures to safeguard their systems.
Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
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Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
Teleperformance launches Cloud Campus for remote security
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With cyber attacks hitting Australian firms every six minutes, Teleperformance unveils Cloud Campus to bolster data security for remote workforces.
Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
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A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.
Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
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A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.
Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge
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A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.
Logpoint & Netheimur team up to enhance Icelandic security
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Logpoint has partnered with Icelandic firm Netheimur to bolster cybersecurity in Iceland, introducing its SIEM system for enhanced threat detection across sectors.
Check Point's Infinity Platform excels in new security tests
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Check Point Software's Infinity Platform has been recognised for its exceptional security efficacy, achieving a 99.9% malware block rate in Miercom's 2025 benchmark report.
UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks
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New research shows that 58% of large UK financial services firms faced third-party supply chain attacks in 2024, with nearly a quarter seeing multiple incidents.