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Cyber attacks stories - Page 13

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Australian tech start-up & RMIT join forces to enhance national cyber security
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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encryption
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financial systems
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cloud services
In a bid to strengthen Australia's infrastructural cyber security, tech start-up Tide Foundation and RMIT University collaborate.
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Australian businesses downplay cyber threat despite rising concerns
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Despite growing cybersecurity threats, Australian SMEs and enterprises downplay their susceptibility to cyber attacks, a report reveals.
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Qrious retains ISO security certifications amid New Zealand's data concerns
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Qrious upholds its ISO 27001 and 27701 certifications amidst increasing data privacy concerns in New Zealand's growing cloud computing industry.
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'UK's crucial infrastructure under major threat from cyber attacks' report reveals
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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power / energy
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government
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electricity
The National Cyber Security Centre's annual review reveals a sustained and significant cyber threat to the UK's crucial infrastructure.
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Mandiant tackles destructive Sandworm cyber attack on Ukrainian infrastructure
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Mandiant thwarts Sandworm cyber attack on critical Ukrainian infrastructure, highlighting Russian cyber-offensive capabilities.
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Docker Engine API exploit launches DDoS attacks in OracleIV campaign
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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malware
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ddos
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martech
OracleIV campaign uses Docker Engine API exploit to deliver malicious Docker containers for executing DDoS attacks.
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Rising trend in 'quishing' attacks targets QR code users
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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dlp
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branding
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cyber attacks
Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest reports a rising trend in 'quishing', a cyber attack targeting QR code users, with a 51% leap in incidents in September 2023.
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Glasgow Caledonian University employs CyberArk for identity security
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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edutech
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pam
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physical security
Glasgow Caledonian University teams up with CyberArk for robust identity security amid increased cyber attack risks.
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Cyber attacks 'constantly happening' - warning from intelligence expert
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Threat intelligence expert Pascal Geenen says artificial intelligence is making it easier for criminals to access the tools of the trade.
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Logpoint launches automated system to improve cybersecurity for SAP systems
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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bi
Logpoint introduces the Vulnerability Monitoring Analyzer, an automated system to bolster cybersecurity and simplify patching processes for SAP systems. .
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Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit
Sat, 4th Nov 2023
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ai security
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hackers
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australian government
Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.
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Hiscox report: Half of UK businesses hit by cyber attack in 2023
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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physical security
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data privacy
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healthtech
Nearly 50% of UK businesses suffered a cyber attack in 2023, marking a 9% rise from the previous year, says Hiscox.
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Australian firms fail to defend against 42% of cyberattacks, finds study
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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cyber attacks
Study reveals 42% of cyberattacks successfully penetrate Australian firms, indicating a reliance on reactive measures.
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UK organisations vulnerable to 48% of cyber attacks, Tenable research reveals
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Nearly half of cyber attacks are successful against UK organisations, with a study revealing alarming vulnerabilities.
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Fivetran data platform secures prestigious HITRUST certification
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fivetran earns respected HITRUST certification, underscoring its commitment to robust security of highly-sensitive data.
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New threat actors drive record levels of ransomware attacks in September
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
September saw record levels of ransomware attacks, according to NCC Group's September Threat Pulse, with 514 victims details released in leak sites.
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Manufacturing sector hit hardest by 400% rise in IoT malware attacks
Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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malware
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it in manufacturing
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iot
The manufacturing industry is the biggest victim of a 400% YoY increase in IoT and OT malware attacks, as per Zscaler.
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Norton boosts security and privacy with new enhancements
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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norton
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passwords
A new private email feature in Norton AntiTrack changes email addresses and removes hidden trackers to bolster online privacy.
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New threat report reveals true dominance of ransomware
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Increases in ransomware, commercial off-the-shelf malware, and attacks against cloud service providers create new challenges for cybersecurity teams.
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Cybersecurity ops not an immediate priority for CIOs
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity insurance
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cyber attacks
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financial services
The study underscores the vital position of cybersecurity within organisations, with 67% of respondents listing it as their top focus area.