Threat actors stories - Page 2
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Legit Security announces strategic partnership with GuidePoint Security
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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application security
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supply chain systems
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risk & compliance
Cybersecurity firms, Legit Security and GuidePoint Security, form strategic partnership to enhance businesses' application security positions, helping them navigate challenges while bolstering productivity.
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Ransomware attacks rise in global food & agriculture sector
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attackers are increasingly targeting global food and agriculture, with the sector suffering 167 attacks in 2023, says a report by Food and Ag-ISAC.
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UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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leadership
Over half of UK IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to shield businesses and citizens from cyberwarfare threats, according to a study by cybersecurity firm Armis.
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The rising threat of search engine ad abuse
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Search engine ad infrastructure is increasingly being exploited by cyber criminals for phishing scams, posing a growing threat to global internet users and firms, a BlueVoyant report reveals.
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Picus Security unveils AI assistant for improved cyber defence insights
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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malware
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soc
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ai
Picus Security unveils Picus Numi AI, a generative AI security analyst that aids security teams in risk-based decision making and offers detailed insights on security validation assessments.
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Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Cisco's recent study reveals a stark cyber-preparedness gap in Australia as only 1% of organisations are equipped to tackle emerging cyber threats, despite 69% fearing a debilitating cyber incident within two years.
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Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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it training
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devops
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apm
The unchecked use of Zombie APIs in businesses has underscored a rising cybersecurity threat, with attackers exploiting these neglected interfaces and costing firms up to $75bn annually.
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The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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malware
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datacentre infrastructure
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siem
Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.
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Cloudflare launches Defensive AI for threat protection
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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data protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cloudflare unveils Defensive AI, a personalised security strategy to protect organisations against threats from emerging technologies.
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Silobreaker launches integration with MITRE ATT&CK
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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social media
Security firm Silobreaker launches a groundbreaking integration with MITRE ATT&CK to streamline threat analysis and response, boosting cyber defence across numerous sectors.
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IWD 2024: Defending against modern adversaries requires greater diversity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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malware
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ai
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cybersecurity
Cyberattacks are becoming faster and smarter, demanding a cybersecurity industry imbued with diverse, non-technical skills to craft innovative defences, reveals the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report.
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Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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ai
Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.
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IWD 2024: Active allyship: Making cyber a place for all
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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dei
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iwd
IWD 2024 calls for authentic allyship in cybersecurity, urging organisations to move beyond the surface-level, performative displays, and pursue tangible diversity and inclusion annually.
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IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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gender equality
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tesserent
On International Women's Day 2024, industry veteran encourages women to confidently pursue cybersecurity careers, dispelling fears and underlining the sector's need for diverse skill sets and perspectives.
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Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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personal computing devices
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vietnam
Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.
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Cybersecurity report reveals 75% spike in cloud attacks
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai security
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ai
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crowdstrike
CrowdStrike's 2024 Global Threat Report unveils a 75% spike in successful cloud attacks along with a worrying rise in the speed and stealthiness of cybercrimes.
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Cybermindz launches CISOSupport for mental health of cybersecurity chiefs
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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us
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university of adelaide
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australian
Cybermindz.org has unveiled CISOSupport, an innovative initiative aimed at tackling the high rate of job burnout among cybersecurity leaders by providing tailored mental health support.
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Why 2024 is the year of scaling security efficiencies
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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soc
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malware
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ai
In 2024, cybersecurity leaders grapple with higher data breaches, flat budgets, and increasing complexity by focusing on scaling efficiencies and securing hybrid cloud infrastructure.
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Flare uncovers cyber threat landscape by Russian hackers
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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national security
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sensitive information
Cybersecurity firm Flare exposes the escalating threat posed by initial access brokers on Russian hacking forums.
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Exposure management: a strategic ally in essential eight cybersecurity resilience
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
In response to the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, the Australian Signals Directorate has revised its Essential Eight Maturity Model (E8MM), incorporating exposure management to proactively identify and prioritise risks, aiding businesses in effectively defending against cyber attacks.