Cyber attacks stories - Page 42
Exclusive: Tenable highlights the importance of a company's attack surface
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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mfa
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cloud security
Tenable's SVP of Product, Jason Merrick, emphasises the criticality of comprehensive cyber attack surface understanding amid accelerating digital transformations and increasing cyber threats.
Acronis launches robust cyber protection product to tackle digital threats
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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data protection
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dr
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hyperscale
Acronis introduces its latest solution, Acronis Cyber Protect 16, providing robust cyber threat protection and streamlined backup and recovery operations, tailored for distributed organisations.
Trustwave reveals cybersecurity threats targeting education sector
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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edutech
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data privacy
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higher education
Cybersecurity firm Trustwave has revealed unique threats facing the education sector in their latest analysis, 2024 Education Threat Landscape, offering key strategies for building cybersecurity resilience.
Avast thwarts 10 billion cyber attacks, reveals new threats
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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data privacy
Avast blocks 10 billion cyber threats, highlighting an alarming surge in new threats as cyber attackers find innovative ways to exploit trusted digital mediums.
LogRhythm appoints Mazen Dohaji as GM & VP for new METAPAC region
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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siem
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cybersecurity
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logrhythm
Cybersecurity provider LogRhythm appoints Mazen Adnan Dohaji as General Manager and VP of its recently established METAPAC sector, boosting their commitment to combat cyber threats.
Goldilock & Patriot Tools team up for US cyber defence
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Goldilock, UK-based developer of a NATO-endorsed cyber kill-switch, has revealed a crucial strategy to beef up American security.
Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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uc
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ransomware
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government
Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.
CrowdStrike announces imminent launch of Charlotte AI & Falcon for IT
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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data protection
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rpa
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ai security
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike rolls out advanced security products, Charlotte AI and Falcon for IT, using generative AI to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
New Barracuda threat report reveals web apps exploitation methods
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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ddos
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data protection
The Threat Spotlight report by Barracuda Networks reveals a surge in cyberattacks exploiting web application security gaps, with over 18 billion attacks mitigated in 2023.
Businesses caught underprepared for Active Directory outages, Cayosoft reveals
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
A recent report by Cayosoft shows a lack of preparedness for Active Directory outages, potentially costing companies millions per day and risking severe operational disruption.
Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.
Hunter-killer malware surges by 333%, says Picus Red Report 2024
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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malware
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edr
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ai
The 2024 Picus Red Report reveals a 333% rise in Hunter-killer malware targeting and disabling security defences, reflecting a concerning escalation in cyber-attack strategies.
Commvault reports strong Q3 results with 11% revenue growth
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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commvault
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capital management
Data management giant Commvault reports an 11% YoY increase in Q3 total revenues at USD$216.8 million and a 17% rise in annual recurring revenue.
Cisco launches AI-driven enhancements for secure cloud networking
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ai
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cloud services
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cisco
Cisco unveilis new AI-driven, integrated security services aimed to simplify operations and bolster enterprise network management efficiency.
AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Acronis' H2 2023 Cyberthreats Report reveals a disturbing 222% rise in email attacks with AI-enhanced phishing impacting over 90% of organisations worldwide.
QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report
Sat, 10th Feb 2024
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Cybercriminals are increasingly employing quishing attacks, utilising malicious QR codes to target high-ranking officials and smaller businesses, reveals AI-native cloud email security platform, Abnormal Security.
Nine key cybersecurity trend predictions for 2024
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud security
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iam
When it comes to achieving effective cybersecurity, it's clear that the coming year will be a challenging one for organisations of all sizes.
Alarming surge in cyber attacks seen in Acronis report
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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supply chain
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healthtech
The Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2023 reveals a 222% rise in AI-driven email attacks in the year, underlining the need for more effective security solutions.
Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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digital entertainment
Avast blocked 10 billion cyberattacks in 2023, up 49% on the prior year, with cybercriminals deploying sophisticated methods including deepfake scams and exploiting PDF files and Google OAuth to steal user information.
Checkmarx reveals top cyberattack trends in January
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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application security
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Checkmarx reveals top January trends in supply chain cyberattacks, showing a rise in data theft, deceptive typosquatting, and malware injections.