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Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.
Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
The OpenText 2024 report reveals rising collaboration between nation-states and cybercrime groups, posing a serious threat to global supply chains.
Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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physical security
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data privacy
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ai
A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.
Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records
Sun, 18th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Ransomware attacks surged by 58% in July, with 60 publicly disclosed incidents, marking a record-breaking month for cybercrime, according to Blackfog.
Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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llms
Radware's H1 2024 report shows a 265% surge in global web DDoS attacks, largely due to geopolitical tensions and increased exploitation of application infrastructure.
Amplitude reports 8% revenue growth, new CFO, & sanctions risk
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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martech
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cdp
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cfo
Amplitude posts an 8% revenue growth to USD $73.3 million, appoints Andrew Casey as new CFO, and prepares for potential sanctions-related risks impacting receivables.
Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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surveillance
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mfa
As Paris 2024 approaches, Tenable warns of heightened cyber-attack risks targeting key sponsors, emphasising the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Fortinet's latest report reveals a surge in cyber threats aimed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with attacks increasing from 212 million at London 2012 to 4.4 billion for Tokyo 2020.
Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Imperva's 2024 DDoS Threat Landscape report reveals a 111% rise in mitigated attacks, with the financial sector hit hardest.
Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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uc
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genai
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Cloudflare's Q2 2024 DDoS Threat Report unveiled a 20% rise in DDoS attacks, with 4 million assaults mitigated.
BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
Microsoft privacy concerns calls for greater emphasis on security measures
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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encryption
Privacy concerns around Microsoft's new Recall feature lead experts to advise businesses on protective measures, including policy updates and advanced IT solutions.
Cybercriminal activity surges as new tools & gangs emerge
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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nato
Cybercriminal activity surges due to new tools, gangs, and geopolitical tensions. APT activities, ransomware, and AI-powered tools fuel unprecedented threats.
EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threat
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cybercriminals
For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.
OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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ai
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ai models
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facebook
OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.
Australia among top 10 sources of phishing attacks in global report
Tue, 28th May 2024
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edutech
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microsoft
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government
Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.
Armis warns of major cyber-attack risk to 2024 global elections
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Armis predicts nation-states could target the 2024 global elections for a major cyber attack, with many organisations and governments ill-prepared for such threats.
Report reveals rise in global digital stalking in 2023
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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digital literacy
Kaspersky's 2023 report highlights a worrying rise in global stalkerware abuse, with approximately 31,000 victims recorded, marking a 6% increase from 2022.
Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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genai
Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.
Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.