Hackers stories - Page 2

Cloud-native access control solutions provider, Portnox, is launching a private bug-bounty scheme in collaboration with Bugcrowd, incentivising white-hat hackers to identify security vulnerabilities for financial rewards.

Open source flaws threaten to destabilise the development of new web innovations, such as Web 3.0 and the metaverse, according to a survey by global content management system provider, Forrit.

A surge in cyberattacks prompts Australia to strengthen their digital defence, aiming to utilise education and a 'human factor' to thwart attacks amid rising hacker innovation.

Rogue Russian hackers crippled The British Library's operations, pushing the respected institution into the pre-digital age through a malicious ransomware attack, sparking months of system rebuilding efforts.

Veritas Technologies releases upgrades for its Backup Exec solution, offering added cyber-resilience features for small and medium-sized businesses amid a 14% increase in Aussie cybercrime.

Amid rising cyber-attacks, business leaders' confidence is low in retrieving critical data post-incident, highlighting the need for robust cyber resilience strategies.

Tenable plans to extend its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform capabilities to Kubernetes in a bid to reduce operational risk.

For International Women's Day 2024, this piece explores the significant benefits and growing need to involve more women in the cybersecurity sector.

Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.

HackerOne unveils AI co-pilot, Hai, reducing businesses' time interpreting vulnerability reports and boosting rectification efficiency by translating technical data into user-friendly information.

AI's influence on cybersecurity is double-edged, with rising cybercrime attributed to hackers using AI, yet findings show businesses using AI security solutions have reduced breach costs, a Techopedia report reveals.

Bugcrowd's CrowdConnect Partner Program offers global partners a multi-solution cybersecurity platform, harnessing collective hacker creativity and improving cybersecurity strategies.

In the run-up to Data Privacy Day, Veritas Technologies' Pete Murray underlines the critical need for regulatory safeguards amid growing threats from AI-powered cyber attacks.

Cyber attacks on financial services surge in 2023 with a 137% rise in vendor email compromise attacks, posing serious financial risks.

Karl Mattson from Noname Security, predicts geopolitical conflict, AI disruption, and API regulation will shape a seismic 2024 cybersecurity landscape.

In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.

Cybersecurity challenges for 2024, including AI-driven threats, are spotlighted by Kaspersky, urging heightened vigilance in adopting online security measures.

UK faces around 17 million daily cyber attacks in 2023, with most targeting remote desktop protocol, says Coalition.

DerScanner adds Supply Chain Security feature to verify third-party code, combating rising threats amid increasing open-source software cyberattacks.

Eagers Automotive, Australia's largest dealership, partners with cybersecurity firm SentinelOne to bolster its cyber defences.