Cyber attacks stories - Page 12
Docker Engine API exploit launches DDoS attacks in OracleIV campaign
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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ddos
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martech
OracleIV campaign uses Docker Engine API exploit to deliver malicious Docker containers for executing DDoS attacks.
Rising trend in 'quishing' attacks targets QR code users
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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dlp
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branding
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cyber attacks
Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest reports a rising trend in 'quishing', a cyber attack targeting QR code users, with a 51% leap in incidents in September 2023.
Glasgow Caledonian University employs CyberArk for identity security
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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edutech
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pam
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physical security
Glasgow Caledonian University teams up with CyberArk for robust identity security amid increased cyber attack risks.
Cyber attacks 'constantly happening' - warning from intelligence expert
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Threat intelligence expert Pascal Geenen says artificial intelligence is making it easier for criminals to access the tools of the trade.
Logpoint launches automated system to improve cybersecurity for SAP systems
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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bi
Logpoint introduces the Vulnerability Monitoring Analyzer, an automated system to bolster cybersecurity and simplify patching processes for SAP systems.
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Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit
Sat, 4th Nov 2023
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ai security
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hackers
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australian government
Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.
Hiscox report: Half of UK businesses hit by cyber attack in 2023
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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physical security
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data privacy
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healthtech
Nearly 50% of UK businesses suffered a cyber attack in 2023, marking a 9% rise from the previous year, says Hiscox.
Australian firms fail to defend against 42% of cyberattacks, finds study
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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cyber attacks
Study reveals 42% of cyberattacks successfully penetrate Australian firms, indicating a reliance on reactive measures.
UK organisations vulnerable to 48% of cyber attacks, Tenable research reveals
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Nearly half of cyber attacks are successful against UK organisations, with a study revealing alarming vulnerabilities.
Fivetran data platform secures prestigious HITRUST certification
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fivetran earns respected HITRUST certification, underscoring its commitment to robust security of highly-sensitive data.
New threat actors drive record levels of ransomware attacks in September
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
September saw record levels of ransomware attacks, according to NCC Group's September Threat Pulse, with 514 victims details released in leak sites.
Manufacturing sector hit hardest by 400% rise in IoT malware attacks
Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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iot
The manufacturing industry is the biggest victim of a 400% YoY increase in IoT and OT malware attacks, as per Zscaler.
Norton boosts security and privacy with new enhancements
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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norton
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passwords
A new private email feature in Norton AntiTrack changes email addresses and removes hidden trackers to bolster online privacy.
New threat report reveals true dominance of ransomware
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Increases in ransomware, commercial off-the-shelf malware, and attacks against cloud service providers create new challenges for cybersecurity teams.
Cybersecurity ops not an immediate priority for CIOs
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity insurance
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cyber attacks
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financial services
The study underscores the vital position of cybersecurity within organisations, with 67% of respondents listing it as their top focus area.
Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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ai
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predictions
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Cybersecurity firm Check Point has warned of an upswing in AI-powered cybercrime and state-sponsored hacktivism in 2024.
Delinea bolsters identity-based cyberattack protection with upgrade
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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pam
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Delinea improves its Privilege Manager, bolstering identity-based cyberattack protection with focus on just-in-time access.
Check Point launches security automation and collaboration platform
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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it automation
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Check Point Horizon Playblocks automatically contains attacks and prevents them from spreading, all powered by collaboration between people, processes and tech.
Ten hacker security measures to prevent cyber attacks
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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hacking
Cybersecurity awareness remains a hot topic, and users are increasingly aware of the dangers of the digital world ,trying to avoid them within their means.
From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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data protection
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mfa
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breach prevention
No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.