Cyber attacks stories - Page 14
Australia is 5th most hacked worldwide, says cybersecurity expert
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
According to the expert, cybercriminals are prospecting for valuable information, exploiting vulnerabilities and forging new techniques.
Securing the supply chain: The imperative of Early Warning Systems
Tue, 12th Sep 2023
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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software development
In using an EWS, business leaders can remove the need for specialist tools while still remaining protected and improving their overall security.
Veriti named 'Cool Vendor' by Gartner, seen as SOC innovator
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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soc
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modernisation
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cyber attacks
The company has announced that it has been named a Cool Vendor by Gartner, in the 2023 Gartner Cool Vendors for the Modern Security Operations Center report.
Proofpoint shares board of directors' views of cyber threats
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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proofpoint
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research
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cyber attacks
Singapore board members believe they are at a higher risk of a material cyber attack in 2023, according to a report by Proofpoint.
Fortinet report highlights decline in ransomware detection
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
FortiGuard Labs observed a decline in organisations detecting ransomware, significant activity among APT groups, a shift in MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and more.
Armis uncovers riskiest connected assets and blind spots
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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daas
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Armis has released research on the riskiest connected assets facing global businesses, highlighting the need for comprehensive security strategies.
Ongoing vigilance in data protection measures essential
Wed, 6th Sep 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
The need for organisations to strengthen data security and promptly respond to suspected breaches is highlighted in the latest Notifiable data breaches report.
JUMPSEC report reveals ransomware attacks target the UK
Tue, 5th Sep 2023
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ransomware
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cyber attacks
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jumpsec
JUMPSEC’s latest report reveals ransomware attacks are rising, with the UK being the most targeted country outside the US.
Most education organisations suffered a cyber attack in past year
Tue, 5th Sep 2023
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edutech
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Over two-thirds of educational organisations have experienced a cyber attack in the past year, according to a survey by Netwrix.
Sophos announces Incident Response Retainer for 24/7 support
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Sophos has launched its Sophos Incident Response Retainer, offering organisations speedy access to its fixed-cost incident response service.
Qakbot cyber hacking operation revealed by Check Point and FBI
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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ransomware
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it in manufacturing
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healthtech
FBI dismantles Qakbot cyber hacking operation, impacting 700k computers worldwide. The malware is highly adaptive and financially-driven.
Cost of data breach in Australia has grown 32% in 5 years: IBM
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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ibm
The average cost of a data breach in Australia has grown 32% in the last five years, reaching AU$4.03 million per the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report.
Majority APAC health providers facing cyber incidents: Claroty
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Claroty’s Global Healthcare Cybersecurity Study 2023 reveals priorities and challenges amid escalating cyber-physical connectivity.
How CISOs are leveraging people and technology to boost security
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
Amid a complex threat landscape and staff shortages, CISOs are turning to software development teams for cybersecurity aid.
Cybersecurity on a budget – what SMEs need to know
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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cybersecurity
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connectwise
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cyber attacks
Remote and hybrid working have raised cybersecurity risks for SMEs, with limited budgets posing a challenge to IT teams.
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Check Point reveals 8% spike in global cyberattacks by mid-2023
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Lockbit3 leads ransomware surge in the year's first half, while unconventional targets surface amid new attack patterns.
Volume of targeted ransomware attacks continue to rise
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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firewalls
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Organisations are detecting a decline in ransomware as the volume and impact of targeted attacks continue to rise.
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BlueVoyant appoints Jon Leather as Head of European Supply Chain Defence Advisory
Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant appoints cyber risk specialist Jon Leather as Head of European Supply Chain Defence, strengthening leadership team.
New threat report reveals 10 minutes from recon to attack
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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cloud security
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
The 2023 Global Cloud Threat Report breaks down what is lurking in some software supply chains and how automation has been weaponised in the cloud.
Ransomware down 57%, Secureworks warns against complacency
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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ransomware
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cyber criminal
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secureworks
Secureworks has cautioned against complacency despite a 57% decline in ransomware incident response engagements in 2022.