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Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024
Malware

Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features

Kaspersky has unveiled major upgrades to its Security Information and Event Management solution, aiming to boost productivity amid escalating cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats

CrowdStrike unveils its Insider Risk Services, a new strategy to tackle insider threats, amid rising costs of USD $16.2 million for organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to boost industrial security
Digital Transformation

Dragos & Yokogawa partner to boost industrial security

Dragos and Yokogawa Electric have partnered to bolster global industrial cybersecurity by integrating Dragos's platform with Yokogawa's CENTUM VP system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw
Firewalls

Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw

A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge

ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security
Digital Transformation

Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security

Dragos has partnered with Yokogawa to enhance cybersecurity in industrial settings, focusing on improved IT and OT network insights amid digital transformation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Hackuity partners with Wiz to enhance cloud security
Software-as-a-Service

Hackuity partners with Wiz to enhance cloud security

Hackuity has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud security, enabling seamless integration to better manage vulnerabilities and prioritise critical threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
CrowdStrike launches new service to combat insider threats
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike launches new service to combat insider threats

CrowdStrike has unveiled its Insider Risk Services, designed to tackle the rising costs of insider threats averaging USD $16.2 million annually.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends
Artificial Intelligence

A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends

As experts forecast 2025's cybersecurity trends, organisations are urged to enhance their defences against evolving AI-driven threats and embrace unified security solutions.

By Radware • 8 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks
Ransomware

Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks

Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Acronis appoints Gerald Beuchelt as new CISO
Data Protection

Acronis appoints Gerald Beuchelt as new CISO

Acronis has appointed Gerald Beuchelt as its new Chief Information Security Officer to lead global security strategy and enhance cyber protection efforts.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Mandiant reveals details of major Ivanti VPN vulnerability
Malware

Mandiant reveals details of major Ivanti VPN vulnerability

Mandiant unveils a critical zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances, exploited since December 2024 by a suspected China-linked group.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2025
Cohesity expands cyber resilience with new IR partners
Firewalls

Cohesity expands cyber resilience with new IR partners

Cohesity is boosting its Cyber Event Response Team services by partnering with firms like Palo Alto Networks and Sophos to enhance cyber resilience for clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2025
CVE-2025-0282: Ivanti Connect Secure zero-day exploited in the wild
Firewalls

CVE-2025-0282: Ivanti Connect Secure zero-day exploited in the wild

Ivanti has alerted users that the CVE-2025-0282 zero-day vulnerability in Connect Secure is being actively exploited, with patches now available.

By Caitlin Condon • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics
Phishing

Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics

Cybersecurity experts report a sharp rise in phishing attacks in 2024, with 94% of organisations affected and AI tactics in 67.4% of incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
Trend Micro warns of AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
Data Protection

Trend Micro warns of AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

Trend Micro's 2025 predictions report warns of AI-driven cyber threats, highlighting risks from digital twins and deepfake technologies that could enable identity fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats
EduTech

CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats

CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

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