Cyberattacks stories - Page 7

Australia has climbed to fourth place globally for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as a report reveals a surge in diverse threats targeting various sectors.

A recent Tenable Cloud Risk Report reveals that 78% of organisations globally, particularly in APAC, face critical security risks in their Kubernetes environments.

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.

As cyber threats surge, Simon Pamplin of Certes calls for a radical shift to data-centric security, emphasising the inadequacy of traditional defence models.

In an era of increasing connectivity demands, financial institutions are turning to multi-carrier strategies to safeguard against costly network failures.

Apple's removal of the Advanced Data Protection feature from iCloud for UK users raises alarm over data security and privacy, with grave implications for the UK.

UK tech firms are seizing opportunities in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan's booming cybersecurity markets, projected to reach GBP £6.2 billion by 2027.

DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.

Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.

Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.

A strategic partnership between Sophos and Pax8 will enhance the cybersecurity offerings for over 40,000 Managed Service Providers, streamlining solution management.

Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.

Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.

A report by HackerOne reveals security leaders' doubts over traditional ROI metrics, introducing Return on Mitigation to better assess cybersecurity investments.

A new report by Everfox reveals a major shift towards preventative cybersecurity strategies in US and UK regulated sectors, with 97% of organisations facing cyber incidents.

BlackFog has launched its groundbreaking anti-data exfiltration solution for macOS, aiming to protect against the rising tides of ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats.

Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.

Kaspersky's report reveals Singapore faced over 21 million cyberattacks in 2024, ranking it 8th globally as a source of digital threats in Southeast Asia.

Kaspersky's 2024 report reveals stark contrasts in IT security staffing, with SMBs employing 33% security personnel versus 22% in larger firms, highlighting resource challenges.

Check Point Software Technologies has introduced AI-powered security upgrades to combat a surge in cyberattacks across the Asia-Pacific region, averaging 2,915 weekly attacks.