Cyberattacks stories - Page 1
Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats
Last week
#
application security
#
partner programmes
#
risk & compliance
Healthcare organisations face a surge in cyberattacks and AI-driven threats, with 46% reporting increased attacks and only 29% feeling prepared for AI risks.
Exclusive: Commvault on cyber resilience as the new battleground for enterprise data
Last week
#
dr
#
ransomware
#
multi-cloud
Commvault's CTO Pranay Ahlawat warns cyber resilience is crucial as cyberattacks surge, costing enterprises an average of USD $5 million and 24 days to recover.
Commerce sector faces surge in bot attacks, Fastly report warns
Last week
#
firewalls
#
application security
#
breach prevention
Fastly reports a doubling of attacks on commerce sites, now 31% of threats, as unwanted bot traffic hits 37% of all internet activity in Q1 2025.
Zscaler unveils new AI security tools for enhanced data safety
Last week
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
Zscaler has launched new AI-powered security tools to boost data protection and combat cyber threats, enhancing compliance and collaboration for businesses.
Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security
Last week
#
firewalls
#
hyperscale
#
network security
Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.
E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis
Last week
#
smartphones
#
data protection
#
datacentre infrastructure
Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.
Study finds 84% of severe cyber incidents use LOTL methods
Last week
#
firewalls
#
ransomware
#
network security
Bitdefender research reveals 84% of severe cyberattacks exploit common system tools like netsh.exe, evading traditional defences with LOTL methods.
UK businesses neglect printer security despite rising risks
Last week
#
it training
#
data privacy
#
sharp
Despite rising cyber threat awareness, only 14% of UK employees trained on security receive printer-specific training, leaving devices vulnerable.
Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains
Last month
#
data protection
#
ransomware
#
digital transformation
Recent cyberattacks targeting UK retailers and suppliers like M&S and Peter Green Chilled expose critical weaknesses in the nation's retail and supply chains.
US government face surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts
Last month
#
ransomware
#
phishing
#
email security
US state and local governments face a surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts, with ransom costs averaging USD $872,656 per attack since 2018.
Zscaler named leader by Gartner & IDC for cloud security
Last month
#
saas
#
digital transformation
#
cloud security
Zscaler has been named a leader by Gartner and IDC for its cloud security and data loss prevention platforms, reinforcing its Zero Trust credentials.
Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk
Last month
#
ransomware
#
cybersecurity
#
business continuity
Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.
Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms
Last month
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
soc
#
ai security
Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.
Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds
Last month
#
ransomware
#
digital transformation
#
cybersecurity
Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security
Last month
#
data protection
#
cloud security
#
email security
Proofpoint is set to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting M365 security offerings for MSPs and SMBs globally, with the deal closing in H2 2025.
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach
Last month
#
data protection
#
cloud security
#
advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting its AI-driven Microsoft 365 security services for MSPs and SMBs globally by 2025.
Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes
Last month
#
ddos
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
cybersecurity
Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Entrust unveils unified cryptographic platform for modern security
Last month
#
private cloud
#
network infrastructure
#
devops
Entrust launches a unified platform to manage cryptographic security across keys, secrets, and certificates, tackling rising cyberattack complexities.
Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
Last month
#
firewalls
#
endpoint protection
#
network security
Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.
HAT Distribution brings NinjaOne IT platform to ANZ partners
Last month
#
edutech
#
endpoint protection
#
partner programmes
HAT Distribution has been appointed to distribute NinjaOne’s IT management platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost endpoint security and efficiency.