Hacktivists stories
Cybersecurity report reveals 75% spike in cloud attacks
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crowdstrike
CrowdStrike's 2024 Global Threat Report unveils a 75% spike in successful cloud attacks along with a worrying rise in the speed and stealthiness of cybercrimes.
Global ransomware attacks surge by 84% in 2023, reveals NCC study
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Ransomware attacks rose by a staggering 84% in 2023, notably impacting the industrials sector, as new threat actors emerged, reported NCC Group.
AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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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.
Orange Cyberdefense reveals worrying rise in cyber incidents
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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hacktivists
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cyber attacks
Orange Cyberdefense's annual report highlights a 30% year-on-year escalate in cyber incidents, with large enterprises being the major victims.
Unveiling the future of hacktivism: Check Point Software report 2023
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hacktivists
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cios
Check Point Software unveils insights into the future of hacktivism in 2023, warning about state-sponsored threats.
The need to create a strong cyber response framework
Thu, 18th May 2023
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ransomware
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it automation
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cybersecurity
A cyber response framework should be a comprehensive and dynamic plan that looks at all aspects of incident response.
Top 15 most active political and religious hacktivists groups revealed
Thu, 27th Apr 2023
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hacktivists
Report ranks top 15 most active political and religious hacktivist groups, showing a rise in hacktivism since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Fashion show sparks over 70 DDoS attacks in Australia
Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
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cybersecurity
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radware
Multiple Muslim hacktivists have targeted Australian infrastructure and private organisations following a controversial fashion show, according to Radware.
The increasing presence of pro-Russia hacktivists
Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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data leak
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russia
Pro-Russian hacktivists have moved beyond the basic denial-of-service scripts and crowdsourced attacks to more advanced and potent techniques.
Killnet software given to pro-Russian hacktivists - Radware
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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russia
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botnet
Passion Botnet, a DDoS-as-a-Service offered by the Passion Group, has been used in attacks targeting medical institutions across multiple countries.
Hacktivists used more destructive malware in 2022 - report
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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ddos
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malware
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iot security
New research from Nozomi Networks has found hacktivists shifted their tactics in 2022 from data theft and DDoS attacks to using more destructive malware.
Mandiant releases threat data forecast report for 2023
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Mandiant's experts have collaborated to examine 2022's threat data and trends to compile a forecast report shedding light on what to expect in the coming year.
Resurgence of OpsBedil: Is hacktivism now on TikTok?
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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hacktivists
A new threat advisory from Radware details a resurgence of OpsBedil operations, which first made an appearance in 2021.
Victorian Govt devotes $17.6 m to Cyber Security Strategy
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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victorian government
The strategy will protect government agencies and networks from cyber hacking threats, and will also help to protect the privacy of Victorians.
Cyber threats to the mining industry
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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hacktivists
Mining sector faces an emerging cyber threat, new FTR report reveals targeted attacks exploiting the industry's key role in global supply chains.
Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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ipsos
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cios
Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.
Bit9 + Carbon Black makes play for Aussie market
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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servers
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cybersecurity
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asia pacific
Next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black is upping its local play, opening an Australian sales office.