Data exfiltration stories
Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024
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NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.
BlackFog & Carahsoft partner for AI ransomware defence
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BlackFog and Carahsoft have teamed up to deliver AI-driven ransomware protection to government agencies, enhancing cybersecurity for the public sector.
Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks
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Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.
CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats
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CloudSEK's 2024 Threat Landscape Report reveals a staggering 994TB of data exfiltrated, with ransomware demands averaging over USD $2 million.
SquareX reveals critical breach of Cyberhaven extension
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SquareX has uncovered a serious security breach affecting Chrome Extension developers, compromising over 400,000 users of Cyberhaven's extension.
Experts predict rise in AI compute threats by 2025
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In 2025, attacks on cloud workloads will evolve, with a rise in lateral movement, data exfiltration, and targeted threats against AI compute resources, warns Andrew Krug.
Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows
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Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.
Cybersecurity risks rise during mergers & acquisitions
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A new analysis reveals that 50% of cybersecurity incidents during M&A processes in 2024 were non-malicious, highlighting significant security challenges.
Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware
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A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.
Tenable discovers vulnerabilities in IaC & PaC platforms
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Tenable's Cloud Security Research team has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in policy-as-code frameworks, escalating risks of data breaches and leaks.
Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Cofense's latest report reveals a sharp rise in sophisticated phishing attacks, with malicious emails now detected every 45 seconds, up from 57 seconds last year.
Cyberattack spreads malware via Facebook ads in Europe
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Bitdefender Labs has uncovered malicious advertising campaigns on Facebook, tricking users into downloading a harmful extension disguised as a Bitwarden update.
CrowdStrike report reveals China-linked cyber threat actor
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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CrowdStrike's new report reveals the activities of a Chinese-linked threat actor, LIMINAL PANDA, targeting telecommunications since 2020.
BlackFog unveils advanced platform for ransomware defence
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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BlackFog has unveiled its next generation enterprise platform, enhancing ransomware protection with features like air gap security and AI-based monitoring.
Cloud ransomware threats rise, targeting S3 & Azure
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A recent SentinelLabs report reveals rising ransomware threats targeting cloud storage, urging firms to enhance security measures against evolving attacks.
Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Tenable warns that AI adoption could drastically increase cloud data security risks by 2025, urging organisations to bolster their protective measures.
Fortinet launches AI-powered data loss prevention solution
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Fortinet has launched FortiDLP, a next-gen data loss prevention solution designed to enhance security management and address insider threats for enterprises.
BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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BlackFog has been honoured with the title of ‘AI-based Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year’ at the 2024 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards for its ADX technology.
Forescout discovers security flaws in DrayTek routers
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Forescout Technologies has unveiled 14 security vulnerabilities in DrayTek routers, raising significant cybersecurity concerns globally and urging urgent protective measures.
Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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Ransomware attacks are evolving into a major cyberthreat, highlighting the critical need for enhanced network visibility to combat these incursions.