Cyber attacks stories - Page 3
Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.
Scalefusion launches in UK & Ireland to bolster cybersecurity
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Scalefusion has launched in the UK and Ireland, offering unified endpoint management to bolster cyber security amid rising cyberattack risks in the region.
Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.
AI enhances SOCs but human expertise vital against threats
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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cloud security
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N-able’s 2025 report reveals that AI-driven automation now manages 70% of cyber incident responses, yet human expertise remains vital against rising sophisticated threats.
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
Veeam launches SaaS backup for Microsoft Entra ID in Data Cloud
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Veeam Software launches a SaaS backup solution for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing data protection amid 600m daily attacks on the identity platform.
Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.
Responsibility declines as attacks continue: UK cybersecurity survey
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Only 27% of UK boards now have cybersecurity responsibility, down from 38% in 2021, amid rising phishing attacks threatening businesses nationwide.
Hitachi Vantara unveils VSP One with AI ransomware defence
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Hitachi Vantara launches new ransomware detection in VSP One, cutting downtime by 95% and costs by 20% with CyberSense integration for swift data recovery.
Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
A new report reveals Australia's cyber security sector thrived amid rising attack threats, generating AUD $6.13 billion in revenue and employing over 137,000 people.
Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.
CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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CISA extends its contract with MITRE for another 11 months at USD $44 million, securing the critical CVE vulnerability programme amid funding concerns.
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
Fuse partners with Check Point for real-time blockchain firewall
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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blockchain
Fuse has teamed up with Check Point Software to create a real-time blockchain firewall, aiming to safeguard its network against rising cyber threats.
Google Threat Intelligence explains China’s evolving cyber tactics
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.
Study reveals gender gaps in cyber security perceptions
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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cyber threats
A study by e2e-assure has revealed significant gender differences in perceptions of cyber security responsibility among over 1,000 employees across key sectors.
AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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phishing
A report by Delinea reveals a troubling rise in cyber attacks amid growing vulnerabilities in AI, highlighting that 97% of organisations expose non-human identities.
NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.
Exclusive: Why every day should be World Backup Day
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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As World Backup Day concludes, cybersecurity expert Sean Deuby stresses the importance of daily data protection practices to stave off severe business disruptions.
Lasso launches automated Red Teaming for GenAI security
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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data protection
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Lasso has unveiled an automated Red Teaming solution aimed at fortifying the security of Generative AI apps by simulating real-world cyber-attacks.