Active Directory stories

A new report reveals a 51% rise in cybercriminals exploiting trusted Microsoft applications, highlighting increasing sophistication in attacks on Windows networks.

Experts from Semperis forecast that AI will dominate cybersecurity discussions in 2025, despite many attacks remaining basic and clunky.

As identity-based cyber threats surge, Semperis aims to bolster security in the APJ region, focusing on protecting vital systems like Active Directory.

Cybersecurity experts predict significant shifts by 2025, with Active Directory becoming a prime target and critical infrastructure facing escalating threats.

Semperis' 2024 report reveals a staggering 69% of firms in Australia and New Zealand suffer ransomware attacks during holidays, despite reduced security staffing.

Semperis has unveiled Lightning Intelligence, a new SaaS solution to enhance identity security for hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID systems.

The ongoing cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has sparked alarm over the vulnerability of healthcare systems to ransomware threats.

A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.

Nerdio expands its Manager for MSPs platform to manage Microsoft 365, offering flexible pricing and enhanced security features through a CIS partnership.

CrowdStrike plans to acquire Adaptive Shield, enhancing its capabilities in identity-based protection across the cloud amidst rising cybersecurity threats.

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 experts are urging organisations to enhance Active Directory security following a critical report from the Five Eyes Alliance amid rising threats.

American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.

Recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks linked to China have infiltrated US critical infrastructure, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the public and private sectors.

Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.

Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.

Global Fashion Group partners with Tenable to enhance AWS cloud security, adopting zero-trust measures and improving vulnerability management in ANZ, LATAM, and SEA.

A Semperis study found 85% of UK organisations suffered ransomware attacks in the last year, with 43% failing to recover their data post-payment.

Progress Software recently patched a high-severity authentication bypass in its MOVEit managed file transfer solution, as we're reminded of the importance of security for critical infrastructure.

Semperis unveils Delegation Manager, an Active Directory tool to combat cyber threats by offering granular control of permissions, reducing over-privileged accounts.