Threat intelligence stories
Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool
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malware
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edr
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cybersecurity
CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.
Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
Google Cloud Security's latest Threat Horizons Report reveals a rise in sophisticated threats targeting cloud environments, highlighting new evasion tactics and data exfiltration risks.
Tenable predicts cybersecurity trends shaping 2025 landscape
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Tenable has unveiled vital cybersecurity trends for 2025, warning organisations to adapt to the expanding threat landscape and rising data breach costs.
Hackuity partners with Wiz to bolster cloud security efforts
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Hackuity has teamed up with Wiz to join the Wiz Integration Network, enhancing cloud risk management and improving vulnerability oversight for clients.
Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.
Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.
Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features
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endpoint protection
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siem
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cloud security
Kaspersky has unveiled major upgrades to its Security Information and Event Management solution, aiming to boost productivity amid escalating cyber threats.
CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike unveils its Insider Risk Services, a new strategy to tackle insider threats, amid rising costs of USD $16.2 million for organisations.
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to boost industrial security
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Dragos and Yokogawa Electric have partnered to bolster global industrial cybersecurity by integrating Dragos’s platform with Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP system.
Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw
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firewalls
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mfa
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breach prevention
A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.
Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Dragos has partnered with Yokogawa to enhance cybersecurity in industrial settings, focusing on improved IT and OT network insights amid digital transformation.
Hackuity partners with Wiz to enhance cloud security
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saas
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Hackuity has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud security, enabling seamless integration to better manage vulnerabilities and prioritise critical threats.
CrowdStrike launches new service to combat insider threats
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike has unveiled its Insider Risk Services, designed to tackle the rising costs of insider threats averaging USD $16.2 million annually.
A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends
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ai
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cybersecurity
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predictions
As experts forecast 2025's cybersecurity trends, organisations are urged to enhance their defences against evolving AI-driven threats and embrace unified security solutions.
Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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cyber attacks
Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.
Acronis appoints Gerald Beuchelt as new CISO
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data protection
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Acronis has appointed Gerald Beuchelt as its new Chief Information Security Officer to lead global security strategy and enhance cyber protection efforts.
Mandiant reveals details of major Ivanti VPN vulnerability
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malware
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firewalls
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vpns
Mandiant unveils a critical zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances, exploited since December 2024 by a suspected China-linked group.
Cohesity expands cyber resilience with new IR partners
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Cohesity is boosting its Cyber Event Response Team services by partnering with firms like Palo Alto Networks and Sophos to enhance cyber resilience for clients.
CVE-2025-0282: Ivanti Connect Secure zero-day exploited in the wild
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ivanti has alerted users that the CVE-2025-0282 zero-day vulnerability in Connect Secure is being actively exploited, with patches now available.