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Cyberattacks stories

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Singapore Election a hotbed for cyberactivity: Are businesses ready?
Yesterday
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Singapore braces for increased cyber threats as General Election nears, with businesses urged to strengthen defences amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Kaspersky warns AI password generators lack true randomness
2 days ago
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Kaspersky warns against using AI tools like ChatGPT and Llama for passwords, citing weak randomness and vulnerabilities in generated passwords.
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NetRise launches AI tool to spot unknown software weaknesses
3 days ago
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NetRise launches ZeroLens, an AI tool that detects undisclosed software weaknesses in compiled code, aiming to prevent cyberattacks before vulnerabilities emerge.
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Australia leads in high-impact cyber incidents, study finds
4 days ago
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A study reveals 76% of Australian firms faced high-impact cyber incidents last year, the highest among surveyed countries, exposing gaps in crisis readiness.
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Commvault unveils enhanced Cleanroom Recovery to cut downtime
4 days ago
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data protection
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Commvault launches enhanced Cleanroom Recovery with 'Factory Reset' to accelerate infrastructure restoration and reduce downtime post-cyberattacks.
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SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security
Last week
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data protection
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SquareX raises USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance enterprise browser security with its Browser Detection and Response technology.
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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
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data protection
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digital transformation
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
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Veeam unveils data resilience model as outages cost more than $400 billion
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Veeam Software launches Data Resilience Maturity Model after McKinsey study reveals most firms overestimate their data resilience capabilities.
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Rubrik expands executive team, appoints Kavitha Mariappan CTxO
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Rubrik appoints Kavitha Mariappan as Chief Transformation Officer to drive cyber resilience and client engagement amid rising digital threats.
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Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
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Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.
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Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify
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A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.
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Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data
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Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.
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Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
Last week
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Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.
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Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms
Last month
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Ekco launches Cyber Defence Complete, a new service offering SMBs enterprise-level cybersecurity protection using tools from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
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UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threats & GBP £14.2m costs
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UK firms face soaring cyberwarfare threats, with Transport and Logistics hit hardest at GBP £14.2m average ransomware costs amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Australian councils urged to adopt managed security services
Last month
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In light of rising cyberattacks, Australian councils are urged to consider Managed Security Service Providers essential for robust cybersecurity and public trust.
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Cyberattacks: A ticking time bomb for financial stability?
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ransomware
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The financial sector faces unprecedented cyber threats, with losses exceeding USD $12 billion in two decades, raising alarms over global economic stability.
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Market volatility & cyber threat increase amid US tariffs
Last month
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Steve Vintz, Co-CEO of Tenable, warns that President Trump's tariffs could heighten cyberattack risks, urging firms to strengthen cybersecurity amid market volatility.
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Zscaler report urges shift from VPNs to Zero Trust
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Zscaler's 2025 ThreatLabz VPN Risk Report reveals soaring VPN usage in Australia but warns of heightened security risks, urging a shift to Zero Trust architectures.
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Black Talon Security promotes Paul Murphy to growth role
Last month
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Black Talon Security has elevated Paul Murphy to Chief Growth Officer, aiming to boost strategies and partnerships in the dental and healthcare sectors.