Data breach stories - Page 18

A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.

Australia's Parliament has passed the Cyber Security Act, mandating businesses to report ransomware payments within 72 hours to bolster national security.

New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.

Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.

As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.

A new report reveals alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary sector, exposing major companies to increased breach risks.

As hybrid cloud infrastructure evolves, the 2024 Gigamon survey reveals deep observability is vital for IT teams to tackle growing security threats.

Akamai has expanded its Guardicore Segmentation solution for AWS, enhancing Zero Trust capabilities amid rising cybersecurity threats, including ransomware.

KnowBe4 has launched HRM+, a human risk management platform to tackle cybersecurity risks in the AI era, following its acquisition of Egress.

OpenText's 'Nastiest Malware of 2024' list highlights LockBit as the top ransomware threat amid rising cybercrime targeting critical infrastructure.

ReliaQuest's new report reveals credential abuse is rampant, with alerts for compromised accounts reaching 75% of all issues reported in Q3 2024.

OpenText Cybersecurity's report highlights six major ransomware threats targeting Australian infrastructure, with LockBit and Akira at the forefront.

Canadian and Turkish authorities have arrested two cybercriminals linked to a global campaign that compromised data from over 100 organisations.

Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.

A new Traceable AI report reveals 57% of organisations have suffered API breaches, highlighting significant flaws in current security measures.

An investigation by ReliaQuest reveals a significant cyber intrusion on a manufacturing firm, attributed to Scattered Spider, amid rising ransomware threats.

A10 Networks is enhancing its security and AI solutions to help organisations manage cyber risks and optimise IT infrastructure amid rising threats.

Secuvy has launched innovative features to enhance data security, targeting insider threats and streamlining compliance for organisations.

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.