Cyber attacks stories - Page 69
Attackers deploying exploits faster than ever, finds Rapid7
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
Rapid7 Vulnerability Intelligence Report finds attackers developing and deploying exploits faster, with an 87% increase in first-week exploitation since 2020.
Seven tips for reducing the cost of cyber insurance
Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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mfa
Ransomware attacks have declined, but devastating consequences make cyber insurance a necessity, according to Delinea's State of Ransomware Report.
FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).
Cloud services market set to surpass US$4.4 trillion by 2033
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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cloud services
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smb
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cloud adoption
The cloud services market will surpass US$4.4 trillion by 2033, as growing demand for cloud-based solutions among SMEs drive the adoption of cloud services.
Securing data from cyberattacks and data breaches
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
The immediate costs are a trifle when compared to the incalculable, lasting brand, reputation, and business damage that a data security incident causes.
Why Security must be on every IT department's agenda
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
With that in mind, it is critical for IT teams to account for these developments, making strategic the proper security investments.
How change tracking can foster a blameless culture and reduce the impact of IT downtime
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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engineering
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downtime
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opinion
Finding a balance between tracking changes and open, honest communication can go a long way in preventing unplanned downtime and keeping engineers happy.
Former Nutanix VP appointed Okta VP for Asia
Mon, 20th Feb 2023
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storage
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digital transformation
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cx
Okta, the identity provider, has appointed Neville Vincent as its Vice President for Asia, overseeing business operations and leading region's expansion.
Cybersecurity training vital to bolster business defences
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Employees need three months of cybersecurity training for companies to reach an acceptable level of security, according to a new Employee Security Index.
Return of the Hacktivists: Financial services industry under DDoS fire
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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ddos
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fintech
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supply chain
DDoS can serve as a cover for other, potentially more damaging cyber activities such as infiltration and exfiltration of data and malware installation.
DDoS attacks not only more frequent but more powerful - report
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
Radware's 2022 Threat Analysis Report reveals that DDoS attacks surged in number, power, and complexity, with a 150% increase globally compared to 2021.
Aussie Tech Teams: Leaders Underestimate Cyber Threats
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
Mandiant report reveals Australian boards underestimate cyber threats despite high-profile attacks - 69% of professionals say so.
How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
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opinion
Dark web trade of stolen login details is booming, putting individuals and companies at serious risk. Action is needed to prevent it.
Fortinet helps launch the Cybercrime Atlas initiative
Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
The initiative brings together global leaders to fight cyberthreats and map the cybercrime landscape, covering criminal operations, structures and networks.
Enterprise in APAC to increase IT security budgets
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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it budget
The increased complexity of IT infrastructure is a main factor driving cyber security spending for companies of all sizes.
How organisations can manage supply chain cyber risk and increase their resilience
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Supply chain cyber risk is a mounting issue. Many Australian organisations don't understand how third parties increase cyber risk.
Financial services companies targeted by 28% of all cyber attacks
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Cyber threats directed towards financial services has grown rapidly, driven by digital transformation and regulation such as open banking.
ThreatSpike unveils new offensive cybersecurity service
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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mssp
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cyber attacks
ThreatSpike provides continuous unlimited testing and scanning of applications and websites to identify vulnerabilities.
Will 2023 be a pivot year for cybersecurity?
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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opinion
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skills shortage
In the past, mega vulnerabilities happened once a quarter, but this past year we've been dealing with critical vulnerabilities almost weekly in some cases.
Killnet software given to pro-Russian hacktivists - Radware
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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ddos
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botnet
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hacktivists
Passion Botnet, a DDoS-as-a-Service offered by the Passion Group, has been used in attacks targeting medical institutions across multiple countries.