Cyber attacks stories - Page 20
Seven tips for reducing the cost of cyber insurance
Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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mfa
Ransomware attacks have declined, but devastating consequences make cyber insurance a necessity, according to Delinea's State of Ransomware Report.
High-profile data leaks in Australia add a new level of urgency to cybersecurity protections
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Board buy-in essential for reducing cyber attack risk, as recent high-profile breaches highlight vulnerabilities. People-centric approach needed.
Securing data from cyberattacks and data breaches
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
The immediate costs are a trifle when compared to the incalculable, lasting brand, reputation, and business damage that a data security incident causes.
Why Security must be on every IT department’s agenda
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
With that in mind, it is critical for IT teams to account for these developments, making strategic the proper security investments.
The bad password advice you need to leave behind in 2023
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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passwords
For companies to better meet cybersecurity standards, it's time to throw away the bad password advice and take steps to eliminate passwords once and for all.
Basic cybersecurity terms unfamiliar to C-level executives in SEA
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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cyber attacks
The C-suite sometimes struggles to understand their IT security peers and are not always ready to show their confusion.
Return of the Hacktivists: Financial services industry under DDoS fire
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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ddos
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fintech
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supply chain & logistics
DDoS can serve as a cover for other, potentially more damaging cyber activities such as infiltration and exfiltration of data and malware installation.
DDoS attacks not only more frequent but more powerful - report
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
Radware's 2022 Threat Analysis Report reveals that DDoS attacks surged in number, power, and complexity, with a 150% increase globally compared to 2021.
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.
Fortinet helps launch the Cybercrime Atlas initiative
Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The initiative brings together global leaders to fight cyberthreats and map the cybercrime landscape, covering criminal operations, structures and networks.
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 attacks
Cyber threats directed towards financial services has grown rapidly, driven by digital transformation and regulation such as open banking.
ThreatSpike unveils new offensive cybersecurity service
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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mssp
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cyber attacks
ThreatSpike provides continuous unlimited testing and scanning of applications and websites to identify vulnerabilities.
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.
Australia bumped out of top 10 countries targeted by ransomware
Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Ransomware continues to be a threat that touches almost the entire world, according to a new report from Bitdefender.
Will 2023 be a pivot year for cybersecurity?
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
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security vulnerabilities
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.
Killnet software given to pro-Russian hacktivists - Radware
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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ddos
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botnet
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hacktivists
Passion Botnet, a DDoS-as-a-Service offered by the Passion Group, has been used in attacks targeting medical institutions across multiple countries.
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.
Mobile operators urged to be more vigilant against cyberattacks
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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mobile operators
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cyber attacks
Mobile operators urged to enhance network security following T-Mobile breach, which compromised data of 37 million customers.
DDoS attack volumes up dramatically in last 20 years - report
Fri, 27th Jan 2023
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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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.
Healthcare cyber vulnerability worry Kiwis: Palo Alto
Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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firewalls
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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.