IT Brief UK - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
United Kingdom

Cyber attacks Stories - Page 91

UK Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare
Artificial Intelligence

UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare

Over half of UK IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to shield businesses and citizens from cyberwarfare threats, according to a study by cybersecurity firm Armis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC
Firewalls

How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC

Cyberattack case studies from global XDR service provider Barracuda demonstrate the dangers of incomplete digital security.

By Adam Khan • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
MotivationWorks upgrades cybersecurity with Radware
Cybersecurity

MotivationWorks upgrades cybersecurity with Radware

Japanese firm MotivationWorks strengthens cloud services security with Radware to combat rising DDoS attacks, amid a 171% surge in malicious web activities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Absolute Security focuses on cyber resilience in company rebrand
Firewalls

Absolute Security focuses on cyber resilience in company rebrand

Absolute Security, previously known as Absolute Software, has rebranded to reflect its dedication to providing advanced cyber resilience solutions amid increasing digital threats.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Most enterprise PCs ill-equipped for AI-induced security threats
Cybersecurity

Most enterprise PCs ill-equipped for AI-induced security threats

A staggering 92% of enterprise PCs lack sufficient RAM to support emerging AI technologies, introducing high-risk security issues, reports Absolute Security's Cyber Resilience Risk Index 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
92% of global PCs ill-equipped for modern AI, warns Absolute Security
Artificial Intelligence

92% of global PCs ill-equipped for modern AI, warns Absolute Security

Almost 92% of PCs worldwide fail to meet basic requirements for AI applications, revealing serious security and cyber resilience risks, says a report by Absolute Security.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Commvault acquires Appranix to enhance global cyber resilience
Data Protection

Commvault acquires Appranix to enhance global cyber resilience

Commvault bolsters global cyber resilience with the acquisition of Appranix, aiming to help enterprises swiftly recover operational capacities post-outages or cyberattacks.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
Malware

Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs

PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Mako boosts defence against cyber attacks with Radware's protection services
Cybersecurity

Mako boosts defence against cyber attacks with Radware's protection services

Israeli media giant Mako, selects cyber-security firm Radware to defend against large-scale hacktivist attacks, bolstering its commitment to innovative and adaptable security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 13th Apr 2024
Cohesity collaborates with Intel to bolster AI-powered data security
Encryption

Cohesity collaborates with Intel to bolster AI-powered data security

In a sector-first, Cohesity merges its acclaimed AI-powered data security, Fort Knox, with Intel's confidential computing capabilities to combat data threats in highly-regulated sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Report finds 90% of cyber attacks in 2023 exploited RDP
Firewalls

Report finds 90% of cyber attacks in 2023 exploited RDP

Sophos reports the abuse of Remote Desktop Protocol in 90% of cyber attacks in 2023, marking the highest level of RDP misuse since 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
New In the Wild 2024 report reveals key cyber threats
Phishing

New In the Wild 2024 report reveals key cyber threats

D3 Security's inaugural 'In the Wild 2024' report analyses prevalent cyber threats, using data from tens of thousands of incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032
Malware

Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032

Rapid rise in cybercrimes forces urgent global reappraisal of security strategies in government, defence, and IT sectors amid projections of cybersecurity services market growing to $445.3bn by 2032.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
ExtraHop announces newly created global partner programme
Firewalls

ExtraHop announces newly created global partner programme

ExtraHop launches a new worldwide partner programme aimed at improving cyber security, bolstered by its latest revenue increase and growing demand for NDR services.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Panzura launches rapid ransomware recovery solution
Data Protection

Panzura launches rapid ransomware recovery solution

Cloud data management specialist Panzura debuts Panzura Detect and Rescue, an anti-ransomware solution using robust AI detection to reduce recovery times from days to hours amid a global surge in cybersecurity threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Mandiant reveals threats to Ivanti Connect Secure appliances
EduTech

Mandiant reveals threats to Ivanti Connect Secure appliances

Mandiant reveals new findings on threat actors exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure appliances, laying bare a disturbing mix of state-linked and profit-driven cyberattacks.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Steps to achieving cohesion across the security stack
Security Information and Event Management

Steps to achieving cohesion across the security stack

Securing the digital landscape: Visibility, API security, and flexible integrations are key to building a cohesive cybersecurity infrastructure.

By Ashley Diffey • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024