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Cyber attacks stories - Page 34

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False sense of security plagues organisations threatened by ransomware
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Two-thirds of security pros see ransomware and terrorism as equal threats, according to Venafi's global survey.
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Increase in holiday bot attacks, new type of Grinch Bot uncovered
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Kasada data reveals increased holiday threats, rising bot attacks, and a new Grinch Bot variant used during hype drop sales.
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4 out of 5 organisations to significantly increase cybersecurity budgets in 2022
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Four in five organizations are increasing cybersecurity budgets for 2022, with half citing the cyber skills gap as a significant challenge.
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Supply chain infrastructure and network security the focus of new Extreme Networks solution
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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network infrastructure
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supply chain & logistics
Extreme Networks Inc. has announced a new technology solution designed to protect critical network infrastructure.
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The Great Resignation will drive cyber attacks in 2022
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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covid-19
AI cyber security experts Darktrace predict that the Great Resignation we’ve seen during the pandemic will drive cyber attacks in 2022.
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What should be Australia’s public sector response to strengthening online security?
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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government
Government employees and contractors are prime targets for cyber-attacks because of the information they have access to.
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Cloudflare partners with leading cyber insurers and incident response providers
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
Cloudflare has announced partnerships with leading cyber insurance companies to help businesses manage their risks online.
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IT and comms top sectors targeted by cyber criminals, AI provides a solution
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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The IT and communications sector faced the highest number of cyber attacks globally in 2021, according to Darktrace's security researchers.
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Positive Technologies reveals updated cybersecurity platform
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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Positive Technologies launches PT NAD 10.2, a network attack discovery solution that detects 37 types of suspicious activities.
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Right-Hand announces expansion and new offerings for the APAC market
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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Cybersecurity firm Right-Hand expands to US and Australia, launching AI-powered platform to tackle business data breaches.
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Rubrik delivers cyber threat hunting in battle against ransomware
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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Rubrik has announced new enhancements to its cyber resilience solutions to help better equip customers in the fight against ransomware.
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Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Record number of cyberattacks hit companies during Black Friday weekend, with DDoS attacks flooding the internet, says IT security provider Link11.
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Rubrik announces extended ransomware protection for Amazon S3 Object Lock
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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Zero trust data security firm Rubrik has announced extended protection against ransomware with support for Amazon Simple Storage Service Object Lock.
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ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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network management
ESET Research has analysed 17 malicious frameworks used to attack air-gapped networks, revealing 15 years of nation-state efforts.
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The problem with near-misses in cybersecurity
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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data protection
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity breaches in infrastructure organizations carry high potential for chaos. Proactive protection is crucial.
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Waikato District Health Board cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermath
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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Major cyber attack on New Zealand's Waikato District Health Board disrupts cancer treatment, prompting national emergency.
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F-Secure and CyberPeace Institute partnership to counter attacks against vulnerable communities
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
F-Secure partners with the CyberPeace Institute to combat cyber attacks on vulnerable communities, including healthcare providers.
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Disconnect between threat and preparedness in ransomware attacks
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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Organisations are unprepared for ransomware attacks during off-hour periods despite high concern, says new research.
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Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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APAC region faces significant gap between threat awareness and action, with 62% experiencing cyber attacks in the past year, according to ESET survey.
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Business recovering quicker from ransomware attacks despite rise in frequency
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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Despite the increase in the number of ransomware attacks this past year, overall victims suffered limited damage in both severity and duration.