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Ransomware attacks stabilise in April - NCC Group

Tue, 31st May 2022
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The number of victims of ransomware attacks appears to have stabilised during April 2022, according to NCC Group.
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APAC ranks third-highest region targeted by ransomware

Wed, 25th May 2022
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Asia Pacific has ranked the third-highest region globally to be targeted by ransomware, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.
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ForgeRock releases Autonomous Access solution powered by AI

Fri, 13th May 2022
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ForgeRock has officially introduced ForgeRock Autonomous Access, a new solution that uses AI to prevent identity-based cyber attacks and fraud.
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Individual consumers number one target of cybercriminals

Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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Individual consumers are the number one target of cybercriminals, closely followed by the healthcare vertical, according to a new report.
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Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report

Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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Individual consumers are the prime target of cyber criminals, followed by the healthcare sector, according to a report by Trellix's Threat Labs.
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Ransomware payments hit new records as Dark Web leaks climb

Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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The average ransom demand in cases worked by the Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 security consultants rose 144% in 2021 to $2.2 million.
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A 52.89% increase in ransomware attacks compared to January

Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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According to NCC Group's Strategic Threat Intelligence team, ransomware attacks increased by 52.89% compared to January.
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Delinea reports record revenue and customer acquisitions

Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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Delinea has reported a record annual recurring revenue for the 2021 fiscal year, along with a range of new customer acquisitions globally.
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Ransomware topped ICS and OT threats in 2021 - report

Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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The report named three new threat groups targeting ICS/OT environments, including two that gained access into OT systems of industrial organisations.
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Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report

Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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The findings build upon a gradual but noticeable rise in ransomware attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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ALPHV revealed as most advanced threat actor yet while ransomware attacks on the decline

Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Global cyber security and risk mitigation firm, NCC Group, has identified a considerable decrease in ransomware attacks in December 2021.
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Why cyber crime will continue to flourish in 2022

Tue, 11th Jan 2022
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Cybercrime flourished in 2021, and there are no signs that it will slow down in 2022. There are several factors behind this high-confidence prediction.
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WSO2 unveils identity-as-a-service solution that brings CIAM to app development

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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WSO2 introduces new IDaaS solution to enhance customer identity management and access control across online portals.
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Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.
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Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report

Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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CPR observed a concerning increase of various malware impacting New Zealanders, with 16 additional malware families tied at tenth place for the month.
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Countering the rise of credential-based attacks

Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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By implementing behavioural analytics and smart password practices, security teams can thwart credential-based attacks across the organisation.
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Rise of the machine identities

Mon, 11th Oct 2021
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Bots and infrastructure-as-code automation are common additions to the business landscape, and their explosion has not gone unnoticed by threat actors.
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Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service

Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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New research reveals likely connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service, according to Sophos.
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Security experts weigh in on Accenture ransomware attack

Mon, 16th Aug 2021
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Accenture falls victim to LockBit ransomware attack, becoming the second major company hit this week. Ransom demands threaten data on the dark web.
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Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies

Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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Highest ransom paid in 2020 was $12.9m, almost doubled from the previous year, according to new research by Palo Alto Networks.