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Cyber attacks stories - Page 3

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SentinelOne boosts AI-powered threat-hunting with new WatchTower features
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
SentinelOne boosts its AI-enabled WatchTower threat-hunting services with new features, helping businesses combat increasingly complex cyber attacks with machine speed effectiveness.
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SentinelOne expands threat hunting capabilities in WatchTower services
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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threat intelligence
AI security firm SentinelOne unveils advanced threat hunting capabilities for its WatchTower services, bolstering cybersecurity defences for businesses amid rising cyber threats.
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Kaspersky exposes AI exploitation trend on the dark web
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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malware
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dark web
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Kaspersky study reveals an alarming increase in criminals discussing the use of AI tools for cyber exploitation on the dark web.
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Kaspersky products ace SE Labs testing with flawless defence
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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testing
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malware
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's anti-malware tools excel in independent tests by SE Labs, achieving the highest possible rating for their flawless defensive and full effectiveness against real-world cyberattacks.
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AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hacktivists
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threat intelligence
Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
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Breaking down Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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dark web
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cybersecurity
Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, aimed toward transforming the nation from highly vulnerable to a global cyber risk leader, embarks on its urgent 'Phase One', following a 14% rise in cyber attacks last year.
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UK institutions' cyber resilience flagged in new National Security report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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web development
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cybersecurity
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investment
National Cyber Security Centre report highlights concerning cyber resilience of key UK institutions; BBC, NHS, Royal Mail, and British Library as being significantly vulnerable.
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AI-driven cyberattacks and defences to create a battle of algorithms in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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cloud security
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ai
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cybersecurity
In 2024, it’s clear that cybersecurity will remain a top priority for organisations and governments worldwide.
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ScarCruft's evolving tactics analysed by SentinelLabs
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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testing
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malware
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cybersecurity
Suspected North Korean threat group ScarCruft is reportedly targeting South Korean entities and experts on North Korean affairs, reveals a new study.
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Cyber attacks double, utilities & manufacturing hardest hit
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Armis's report shows cyber attacks globally doubled in 2023, with utilities and manufacturing sectors the hardest hit.
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Cyber attacks on financial services sector surge in 2023
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Cyber attacks on financial services surge in 2023 with a 137% rise in vendor email compromise attacks, posing serious financial risks.
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McGrathNicol becomes Founding Partner in Australian Insider Risk Centre
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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fraud
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r&d
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corruption
Advisory firm McGrathNicol has joined the Australian Insider Risk Centre of Excellence as a Founding Partner, set to contribute towards enhancing Australia’s cyber resilience.
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The 2023 ransomware stats: A look back to plan ahead
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
What can the 2023 ransomware stats tell us about the year that was, and how can we use them to plan for the year ahead?.
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Growing cyber crime rate boosts next-gen firewall market growth
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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cloud services
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firewall
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public cloud
Due to rising cyber crime, the next-gen firewall market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.48% between 2021 and 2028, per a Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence study.
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Australia aims to become global cybersecurity leader by 2030
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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mfa
Australia intensifies its cybersecurity measures with ambitions of becoming a global frontrunner in digital protection initiatives by 2030.
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Telecoms face GenAI threats and skills shortage in 2024
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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ai
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skills gap
Telecoms battling GenAI security threats, grappling with skills shortage in 2024, warns EY report.
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Financial sector tops list for cyber attacks – report
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Netwrix report identifies financial industry as prime cybercriminal target with 77% recording attacks in past year.
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EasyDMARC reveals alarming rise in suspicious email activity
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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it training
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phishing
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email security
EasyDMARC reports a concerning 75% increase in suspicious emails flagged by authentication systems between 2021 and 2023.
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Snowflake's 2024 cybersecurity outlook: What lies ahead?
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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bi
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big data
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devops
To establish a robust cybersecurity program, organizations must initially comprehend the evolving nature of the overall threat environment.
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SEC vs. SolarWinds: A cybersecurity game changer for CISOs
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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application security
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cso / ciso
businesses must adapt by strengthening their security protocols and empowering CISOs to lead the charge in fortifying their organisation's cybersecurity resilience.
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Delinea announces 400 new features for its Privileged Access Management platform
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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Delinea boosts its Privileged Access Management platform with over 400 integrations, bolstering cybersecurity.
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NanoLock Security and OTIFYD to provide top-tier OT protection for manufacturing
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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digital transformation
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it in manufacturing
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advanced persistent threat protection
NanoLock Security, a device-level OT protection provider, partners with OTIFYD to offer world-class OT cybersecurity.
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IT decision-makers anticipate growth in data centre investment, study finds
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Over 60% of IT decision-makers indicate substantial increases in data centre investment, according to a Telehouse survey.
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LogRhythm sponsors 2023 Scottish Cyber Awards in support of UK cybersecurity
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
LogRhythm has sponsored the 2023 Scottish Cyber Awards, supporting UK cybersecurity and fostering industry innovation.