Cyber Risk stories - Page 20

Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.

A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.

Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.

Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.

Nearly 42% of UK SMEs face cyber attacks yearly, costing an average of GBP £7,960, amid widespread lack of staff cyber security training, says BT research.

A survey of 12,000 workers across six countries finds 60% use AI at work, but under 20% know their company's AI policy, exposing data security risks.

A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.

A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.

SentinelOne has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud security by integrating AI-powered threat detection with AWS Security Hub's new features.

Cybersecurity expert Alex van Someren has joined Paladin Capital Group as Strategic Advisor to enhance guidance on global cyber and AI threats.

Security flaws in Salesforce industry clouds risk exposing sensitive data worldwide, with over 20 issues found affecting thousands of organisations' information.

LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.

Third-party cyber breaches at Europe's top 100 banks surged 25% last year, exposing systemic weaknesses in their digital supply chains under rising regulation.

Black Kite has launched an AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk assessments, speeding evaluations and improving risk insights in vendor ecosystems.

A global survey reveals 65% of organisations faced cloud security incidents last year, with slow detection and response leaving systems dangerously exposed.

Infosecurity Europe 2025 will focus on AI-driven cyber risks with a new AI and cloud security theatre, highlighting generative AI threats and strategic responses.

Tenable enhances its Tenable One platform with third-party data connectors and custom risk dashboards to unify cybersecurity insights for organisations.

Picus Security launches Exposure Validation, a tool using real-time attack simulations to identify which vulnerabilities are truly exploitable in organisations.

Peter Green Chilled faces a ransomware attack disrupting UK food deliveries, highlighting escalating cyber threats to retail supply chains nationwide.