Cyber attacks stories - Page 21
DDoS attacks not only more frequent but more powerful - report
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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Radware's 2022 Threat Analysis Report reveals that DDoS attacks surged in number, power, and complexity, with a 150% increase globally compared to 2021.
The five ITDR capabilities that organisations are looking for
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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identity
In recent years, we’ve seen organisations openly embrace hybrid cloud environments as they move to more flexible models in the so-called ‘new normal’ era.
Fortinet helps launch the Cybercrime Atlas initiative
Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The initiative brings together global leaders to fight cyberthreats and map the cybercrime landscape, covering criminal operations, structures and networks.
Financial services companies targeted by 28% of all cyber attacks
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Cyber threats directed towards financial services has grown rapidly, driven by digital transformation and regulation such as open banking.
ThreatSpike unveils new offensive cybersecurity service
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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mssp
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cyber attacks
ThreatSpike provides continuous unlimited testing and scanning of applications and websites to identify vulnerabilities.
Espria secures critical infrastructure at an animal charity
Tue, 7th Feb 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
One of the UK’s famous pet charities, Woodgreen, home of Channel 4’s ‘The Dog House’, has turned to Espria to secure its extended operations.
Australia bumped out of top 10 countries targeted by ransomware
Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
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ransomware
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bitdefender
Ransomware continues to be a threat that touches almost the entire world, according to a new report from Bitdefender.
Will 2023 be a pivot year for cybersecurity?
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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security vulnerabilities
In the past, mega vulnerabilities happened once a quarter, but this past year we've been dealing with critical vulnerabilities almost weekly in some cases.
Killnet software given to pro-Russian hacktivists - Radware
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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ddos
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botnet
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hacktivists
Passion Botnet, a DDoS-as-a-Service offered by the Passion Group, has been used in attacks targeting medical institutions across multiple countries.
Rapid7’s Metasploit Framework 6.3 is now available
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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windows
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workflow solutions
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identity
Rapid7 has released Metasploit Framework 6.3, adding native authentication, incorporating new modules for attacks and simplifying complex workflows.
Mobile operators urged to be more vigilant against cyberattacks
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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mobile operators
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cyber attacks
Mobile operators urged to enhance network security following T-Mobile breach, which compromised data of 37 million customers.
DDoS attack volumes up dramatically in last 20 years - report
Fri, 27th Jan 2023
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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netscout
Recent data has firmly established the link between geopolitical conflicts and these types of cyber attacks, according to new NETSCOUT research.
Healthcare cyber vulnerability worry Kiwis: Palo Alto
Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
56% of Kiwis surveyed said they are worried about a similar attack to the one that breached the Pinnacle Midlands Health Network in September 2022.
BeyondTrust adds privilege management capabilities to Linux
Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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iam
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linux
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unix
It will now protect Linux by enforcing the least privilege policies across servers and workstations and provide a unified visual search experience.
Three ways to fortify your security strategy in 2023
Mon, 23rd Jan 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Australia's new Cyber Security Strategy urges businesses to fortify their security strategies as cyber threats continue to rise.
China-based threat group targeting public cloud - Radware
Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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public cloud
China's 8220 Gang has targeted public cloud environments with a custom-built crypto miner and IRC bot, warns Radware.
IT leaders feel increasingly unprotected from cyberattacks and other disasters
Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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cybersecurity
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veeam software
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cyber attacks
Companies are challenged with more complex hybrid IT environments and are raising budgets to fend off cyberattacks.
New Cyber & Technology leaders at FTI Consulting
Tue, 17th Jan 2023
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cybersecurity
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kpmg
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e-discovery
FTI Consulting appoints two Senior Managing Directors in Sydney - Wouter Veugelen & Michael Khoury - to enhance cybersecurity and technology services.
Darktrace notes health, retail and energy cyberattack trends
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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iam
The most observed 2022 cyber incident in Australia’s healthcare was suspicious network scan activity and multiple lateral movement model breaches in 2021.
Ransomware attacks down more than 60%, report reveals
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Things may be looking up in the fight against ransomware, according to the 2022 State of Ransomware Report from Delinea.