Cyber attacks stories - Page 4
Australian firms warned on rising spear-phishing threat
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Australian firms are warned of rising spear-phishing threats, with CMTG defending against over 1,400 attacks daily, stressing the need for robust cyber security.
Australian firms urged to bolster defences against AI risks
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
As Australia recognises 'AI Month', cybersecurity concerns mount, with experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced protection against AI-related threats.
Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
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cyber attacks
Australia faces a 23% rise in cyber attacks, prompting calls for a new Cyber Security Act to bolster protection against escalating cybercrime threats.
Protecting human & non-human identities in cybersecurity
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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mfa
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iam
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity leaders stress the urgent need to address AI-driven threats to both human and non-human identities amidst rising cyber attacks.
Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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nsa
The NSA and international partners have issued guidelines to enhance Active Directory security, a growing target for cyber attacks, with experts underscoring their importance in addressing vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights collective responsibility for India's digital security
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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edutech
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physical security
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data privacy
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month arrives, experts warn of a looming 1.5 million shortfall in cybersecurity professionals by 2025 in India, sparking urgent action.
Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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ai security
A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.
Commvault launches Cloud Rewind for enhanced resilience
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Commvault has launched its innovative Cloud Rewind solution, aimed at enhancing cyber resilience for cloud-first organisations post-cyberattack.
Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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martech
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cybersecurity
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adobe
Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.
Australian firms lost over USD $1m in CPS cyber attacks
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
New research by Claroty reveals that cyber attacks on cyber-physical systems in Australia cost organisations over USD $1 million, urging security investment.
Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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uc
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telco
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emergency services
Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.
AI policies poorly understood by employees, raising UK risks
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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it training
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cyber attacks
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analyst report
Research reveals a critical 51% gap between cyber risk owners and employees' AI policy awareness, endangering UK businesses' cyber resilience.
IGEL unveils new service to recover from cyber attacks swiftly
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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saas
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
At IGEL Disrupt 24 in Munich, IGEL unveiled its new subscription service, IGEL for Business Continuity, designed to restore compromised Windows endpoints and keep business operations resilient.
IT security fears keep European decision makers awake at night
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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it training
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secops
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genai
New research by Corelight reveals over half of IT leaders in Europe lose sleep over cyber attack fears, with smaller firms feeling the most anxiety.
Radware signs deal for enhanced DDoS defences with European stock exchange
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
Radware secures a multimillion-euro deal with a leading European stock exchange for its AI-powered DDoS protection services amid a 265% surge in attacks.
Financial losses from NZ cybercrime rise to $6.8m in Q224
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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scams
New Zealand cybercrime losses surge to $6.8 million in Q2 2024, with unauthorised access incidents skyrocketing to $3.6 million, NCSC data shows.
How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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siem
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phishing
Mid-sized businesses under cyber-attack pressure look to Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to bridge security and staffing gaps, navigating an evolving threat landscape.
UK designates data centres as CNI, experts call for more actions
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
The UK's designation of data centres as Critical National Infrastructure marks a pivotal move for cybersecurity. Experts urge a broader approach to truly safeguard national security.
Radware reports web DDoS attack activity
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Radware has reported a dramatic surge in sophisticated web DDoS attacks in 2024, largely driven by hacktivists amid increasing geopolitical tensions.
Radware & Cirion enhance Latin America cyber security
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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security-as-a-service
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radware
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cyber attacks
Radware signs MSSP agreement with Cirion Technologies to deliver Cloud DDoS Protection across Latin America, enhancing security offerings with advanced, real-time threat mitigation.