Cyber attacks stories - Page 1
AI enhances SOCs but human expertise vital against threats
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N-able’s 2025 report reveals that AI-driven automation now manages 70% of cyber incident responses, yet human expertise remains vital against rising sophisticated threats.
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
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data protection
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it training
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mfa
Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
Veeam launches SaaS backup for Microsoft Entra ID in Data Cloud
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virtualisation
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data protection
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Veeam Software launches a SaaS backup solution for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing data protection amid 600m daily attacks on the identity platform.
Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access
2 days ago
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mfa
Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.
Responsibility declines as attacks continue: UK cybersecurity survey
3 days ago
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saas
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phishing
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email security
Only 27% of UK boards now have cybersecurity responsibility, down from 38% in 2021, amid rising phishing attacks threatening businesses nationwide.
Hitachi Vantara unveils VSP One with AI ransomware defence
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storage
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data protection
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Hitachi Vantara launches new ransomware detection in VSP One, cutting downtime by 95% and costs by 20% with CyberSense integration for swift data recovery.
Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
A new report reveals Australia's cyber security sector thrived amid rising attack threats, generating AUD $6.13 billion in revenue and employing over 137,000 people.
Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.
CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
CISA extends its contract with MITRE for another 11 months at USD $44 million, securing the critical CVE vulnerability programme amid funding concerns.
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
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data protection
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
Fuse partners with Check Point for real-time blockchain firewall
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firewalls
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network security
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cryptocurrency
Fuse has teamed up with Check Point Software to create a real-time blockchain firewall, aiming to safeguard its network against rising cyber threats.
Google Threat Intelligence explains China’s evolving cyber tactics
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.
Study reveals gender gaps in cyber security perceptions
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A study by e2e-assure has revealed significant gender differences in perceptions of cyber security responsibility among over 1,000 employees across key sectors.
AI amplifies cyber threat; non-human identities at risk
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
A report by Delinea reveals a troubling rise in cyber attacks amid growing vulnerabilities in AI, highlighting that 97% of organisations expose non-human identities.
NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.
Exclusive: Why every day should be World Backup Day
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
As World Backup Day concludes, cybersecurity expert Sean Deuby stresses the importance of daily data protection practices to stave off severe business disruptions.
Lasso launches automated Red Teaming for GenAI security
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data protection
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physical security
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Lasso has unveiled an automated Red Teaming solution aimed at fortifying the security of Generative AI apps by simulating real-world cyber-attacks.
Healthcare report exposes IoMT device vulnerabilities risks
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
A recent Claroty report reveals that 89% of healthcare organisations have vulnerable Internet of Medical Things devices, exposing them to ransomware threats.
Australian firms overestimate cyber defences, survey reveals
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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A new survey reveals a stark contrast in cybersecurity perceptions among Australian businesses, with security leaders overly confident while employees feel unprepared.
Ransomware gang Fog publishes victim IPs on Dark Web
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Kaspersky has uncovered a new strategy from the Fog ransomware gang, which now exposes victim IP addresses on the Dark Web, increasing vulnerability to attacks.