Cyber attacks stories - Page 7

Manufacturing faces rising cyber threats, report reveals
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A KnowBe4 report warns of escalating cybersecurity threats in manufacturing, with malware attacks rising 45% and average ransoms nearing USD $2.4 million.

UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Research by Appdome reveals that 41% of UK consumers have faced mobile fraud, highlighting urgent security concerns as they shift towards app-based transactions.

Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Arctic Wolf's 2024 Human Risk Behaviour Report reveals alarming security practices among IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand, with over two-thirds reusing passwords.

AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.

watchTowr secures $19 million in funding for expansion
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
watchTowr has successfully secured $19 million in a Series A funding round to boost its expansion in the cybersecurity sector.

Australian firms warned on rising spear-phishing threat
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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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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trustwave
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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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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, alongside international partners, has unveiled vital new guidelines to bolster security for Active Directory systems amid rising cyber threats.

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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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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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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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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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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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
IGEL has launched IGEL for Business Continuity, a subscription service aimed at helping organisations swiftly recover from cyber attacks on Windows endpoints.

IT security fears keep European decision makers awake at night
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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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.