Cyberattacks stories - Page 2
Study finds 84% of severe cyber incidents use LOTL methods
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Bitdefender research reveals 84% of severe cyberattacks exploit common system tools like netsh.exe, evading traditional defences with LOTL methods.
UK businesses neglect printer security despite rising risks
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Despite rising cyber threat awareness, only 14% of UK employees trained on security receive printer-specific training, leaving devices vulnerable.
Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains
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digital transformation
Recent cyberattacks targeting UK retailers and suppliers like M&S and Peter Green Chilled expose critical weaknesses in the nation's retail and supply chains.
US government face surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts
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email security
US state and local governments face a surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts, with ransom costs averaging USD $872,656 per attack since 2018.
Zscaler named leader by Gartner & IDC for cloud security
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digital transformation
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Zscaler has been named a leader by Gartner and IDC for its cloud security and data loss prevention platforms, reinforcing its Zero Trust credentials.
Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk
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Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.
Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms
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Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.
Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds
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Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security
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cloud security
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email security
Proofpoint is set to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting M365 security offerings for MSPs and SMBs globally, with the deal closing in H2 2025.
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting its AI-driven Microsoft 365 security services for MSPs and SMBs globally by 2025.
Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes
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cybersecurity
Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Entrust unveils unified cryptographic platform for modern security
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
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devops
Entrust launches a unified platform to manage cryptographic security across keys, secrets, and certificates, tackling rising cyberattack complexities.
Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.
HAT Distribution brings NinjaOne IT platform to ANZ partners
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
HAT Distribution has been appointed to distribute NinjaOne’s IT management platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost endpoint security and efficiency.
How outsourcing and automation plug the cybersecurity skills gap
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Australian and New Zealand firms tackle cybersecurity talent shortages by outsourcing and automating, bridging gaps while enhancing defences against evolving threats.
New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans
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Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.
UK retailers face £1 million daily losses after cyberattacks
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Recent cyberattacks on UK retailers like M&S and Harrods threaten sales and trust, costing M&S up to GBP £1 million daily amid growing ecommerce risks.
Emojis used to hide attacks & bypass major AI guardrails
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Mindgard reveals emoji smuggling can bypass AI guardrails from Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and others with up to 100% attack success, raising serious security concerns.
Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords expose users to attacks
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Kaspersky warns AI-generated passwords from ChatGPT, Llama, and DeepSeek often show predictable patterns, leaving users vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Genetec meets Australian Essential Eight cybersecurity standards
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risk & compliance
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Genetec has been verified by CyberCX for alignment with Australia's Essential Eight cybersecurity framework, boosting trust in its physical security solutions.