Cyber attacks stories - Page 4

Kynd urges financial firms to boost cyber resilience
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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business continuity
KYND, a London-based insurtech firm, urges the financial services to enhance long-term cyber resilience as the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act takes effect.

EasyDMARC partners with GuidePoint for email security boost
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
As the PCI DSS V4.0 compliance deadline nears, EasyDMARC partners with GuidePoint Security to enhance email security against rising phishing threats.

Semperis achieves ARR milestone with USD $100 million mark
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Semperis has surpassed USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue, a remarkable feat achieved by fewer than 1 in 1,000 venture-backed software firms.

Public IP faces 2,266 attacks in Spitfire honeypot test
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A recent honeypot experiment by Spitfire Network Services reveals a staggering 2,266 cyber attacks on a public IP within just one hour, highlighting severe security risks.

Barracuda enhances email protection against cyber threats
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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phishing
Barracuda has unveiled major upgrades to its Email Protection service, enhancing security measures and deployment options to better combat evolving cyber threats.

UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
A report by Illumio reveals that 73% of UK organisations hesitate to report ransomware incidents, citing fears of exposure and financial repercussions.

UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.

BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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saas
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hyperscale
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cloud security
BlueVoyant has appointed Michael Montoya as Chief Operating Officer and Deepak Dalvi as head of SaaS product and AI strategy to drive innovation.

CrowdStrike wins third AAA Award for ransomware defence
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
CrowdStrike's Falcon platform has triumphed in the 2024 SE Labs Ransomware Test, securing a third consecutive AAA Award for its exceptional security performance.

Semperis & iC Consult expand partnership to UK market
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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dr
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Semperis and iC Consult are expanding their partnership into the UK, aiming to enhance operational resilience against identity security threats for businesses.

Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.

New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.

Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.

SentinelOne upgrades Purple AI with major platform links
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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firewalls
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cloud security
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soc
SentinelOne has enhanced its Purple AI security analyst capabilities by integrating with major third-party products, boosting threat detection and response.

Teleport 17 enhances security for cloud infrastructure
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Teleport has unveiled its Teleport 17 update, enhancing access control for large enterprises facing rising cloud security challenges amidst increasing breaches.

Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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mfa
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breach prevention
A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.

A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
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predictions
As experts forecast 2025's cybersecurity trends, organisations are urged to enhance their defences against evolving AI-driven threats and embrace unified security solutions.

Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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cyber attacks
Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.

Cyber threats rising in manufacturing sector, study warns
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
A new analysis by IDS-INDATA reveals a 50% surge in cyber attacks on the manufacturing sector, driven by outdated tech and complex supply chains.

Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords compromised, exposing generational divides in cybersecurity practices.