Cyber Threats stories - Page 28

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

Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, expanding its penetration testing services to the US, Australia, and Singapore following a key acquisition.

As IT and OT systems merge, cybersecurity leaders face urgent challenges managing risks across both domains to ensure operational safety and data security.

Commvault has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 report on Data Resilience Solutions, scoring top marks in the Current Offering category.

Research by Proofpoint reveals that 66% of Australian banks are ill-equipped to combat email fraud, risking customer safety amid rising scams.

Barracuda Networks predicts that by 2025, cyber threats will become more automated, with increased attacks on critical infrastructure and cloud services.

Qodea has acquired tmc3 to enhance its cybersecurity services, addressing the UK’s annual GBP £27 billion cybercrime cost and improving public sector safety.

Michael Marcotte warns CIOs against over-reliance on AI in cybersecurity, highlighting a critical shortage in cyber skills that threatens corporate security.

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.

A study reveals that 70% of Australian executives faced cyberattacks in the last 18 months, underscoring growing cybersecurity threats in the sector.

Okta leads a new initiative under the OpenID Foundation to establish the IPSIE standard, aiming to enhance identity security for enterprise applications.

Fortinet has partnered with South Australia's Department for Education to train over 15,500 staff in vital cybersecurity awareness, enhancing digital security.

A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.

AI-generated deepfake attacks have emerged as the top cyber threat for IT professionals in Australia, prompting 66% of companies to develop response plans.

ESET has introduced ESET HOME Security, an enhanced solution designed to combat identity theft and provide robust protection against cyber threats.

Spirit Technology Solutions has partnered with MyCISO to enhance cyber security support for Australian SMEs, addressing their resource limitations.

Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.

Infinigate Cloud has launched a subscription-based service for Barracuda's Email Protection and Cloud Backup solutions, enhancing cybersecurity for channel partners.

Dynatrace joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association to enhance cloud security and combat rising cyber threats for its customers.

Security operations teams face increasing cyber threats, but AI and automation offer crucial tools for faster, smarter incident management.