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Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024
Malware

Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024

Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report
Multi-factor authentication

AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report

ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
BianLian turns to extortion after decryptor released, reveals Avast
Cybersecurity

BianLian turns to extortion after decryptor released, reveals Avast

After Avast releases a BianLian decryptor, the hacking group resorts to extortion-only operations, exploiting vulnerabilities like TeamCity servers, reports GuidePoints.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
ESET uncovers malicious Python projects spreading via PyPI
Malware

ESET uncovers malicious Python projects spreading via PyPI

ESET Research has discovered a series of malicious Python projects distributed via PyPI repository, introducing a customised backdoor into Windows, Linux systems, and stealing personal data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jan 2024
Surge in deceptive simplicity exploitation by cyberattackers
Malware

Surge in deceptive simplicity exploitation by cyberattackers

Cyberattackers increasingly use deceptive simplicity, such as malicious HTML files and fake updates, to bypass traditional defenses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
WatchGuard reveals rise in remote access software exploits
Malware

WatchGuard reveals rise in remote access software exploits

WatchGuard's new report reveals escalated cyber threats, including a surge in ransomware attacks and exploitation of remote access software.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
New ransomware Epsilon Red discovered - how it works
Malware

New ransomware Epsilon Red discovered - how it works

New ransomware Epsilon Red has been found by Sophos researchers who detail the tools, techniques, procedures, and behaviour of the attackers behind it.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
COVID-19-themed attacks and PowerShell malware surged in Q2 - report
Malware

COVID-19-themed attacks and PowerShell malware surged in Q2 - report

New malware samples increased by 11.5% in Q2 2020, with COVID-19-themed cyber-attacks surging 605%, according to McAfee.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020
IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking
IBM Security

IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking

IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
The cyber kill chain: Moving laterally in Active Directory
User and Entity Behavior Analytics

The cyber kill chain: Moving laterally in Active Directory

Despite robust defences, companies are vulnerable to lateral moves in Active Directory by cybercriminals who exploit social engineering and malware.

By Ram Vaidyanathan • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
Hackers using spearphishing to target banks –Bitdefender
Malware

Hackers using spearphishing to target banks –Bitdefender

To limit the risk of being discovered, attackers operated outside of normal business hours and cashout operations were planned for weekends.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018