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Cyber attacks stories - Page 21

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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.
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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.
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Fortinet helps launch the Cybercrime Atlas initiative
Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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The initiative brings together global leaders to fight cyberthreats and map the cybercrime landscape, covering criminal operations, structures and networks.
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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 threats directed towards financial services has grown rapidly, driven by digital transformation and regulation such as open banking.
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ThreatSpike unveils new offensive cybersecurity service
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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mssp
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ThreatSpike provides continuous unlimited testing and scanning of applications and websites to identify vulnerabilities.
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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.
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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.
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Will 2023 be a pivot year for cybersecurity?
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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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.
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Killnet software given to pro-Russian hacktivists - Radware
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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Passion Botnet, a DDoS-as-a-Service offered by the Passion Group, has been used in attacks targeting medical institutions across multiple countries.
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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.
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Mobile operators urged to be more vigilant against cyberattacks
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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mobile operators
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Mobile operators urged to enhance network security following T-Mobile breach, which compromised data of 37 million customers.
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DDoS attack volumes up dramatically in last 20 years - report
Fri, 27th Jan 2023
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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.
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Healthcare cyber vulnerability worry Kiwis: Palo Alto
Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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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.
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BeyondTrust adds privilege management capabilities to Linux
Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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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.
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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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Australia's new Cyber Security Strategy urges businesses to fortify their security strategies as cyber threats continue to rise.
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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.
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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.
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New Cyber & Technology leaders at FTI Consulting
Tue, 17th Jan 2023
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cybersecurity
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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.
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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.
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Ransomware attacks down more than 60%, report reveals
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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ransomware
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Things may be looking up in the fight against ransomware, according to the 2022 State of Ransomware Report from Delinea.