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Cyberattacks stories - Page 38

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Keeper Security issues holiday warning against phishing scams
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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Beware this Halloween as cyber criminals disguise phishing scams to trick people into revealing sensitive information, warns Keeper Security.
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Rise in global cyberattacks, ransomware threats surge, healthcare and APAC most affected
Sun, 29th Oct 2023
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Global cyberattacks have increased by 3% in 2023, with ransomware affecting 1 in 34 organisations, says Check Point Research.
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API tech could boost AI growth to $5.4 trillion by 2027
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
New research explores the massive impact of APIs on the economy, including the rise – and rising cost – of API-related security attacks.
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OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
Nastiest Malware report reveals rise in Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks, with Cl0p named as this year's top threat.
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Why securing smart grids is vital to the growth of smart cities
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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smart cities
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
As interest in the concept of smart cities grows around the world, attention is increasingly being placed on the vital role played by smart grids.
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Now is the time for self-healing systems in healthcare
Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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zero trust security
The healthcare sector not only houses a vast amount of public information but also faces an increasing threat as it undergoes digital transformations.
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Microsoft spending record A$5 billion on Australia's digital future
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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Microsoft pledges a record A$5bn investment in Australia's digital future, aiming to boost AI, create jobs, and enhance cybersecurity.
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Unveiling the future of hacktivism: Check Point Software report 2023
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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anonymous
Check Point Software unveils insights into the future of hacktivism in 2023, warning about state-sponsored threats.
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Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Check Point has warned of an upswing in AI-powered cybercrime and state-sponsored hacktivism in 2024.
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NetApp report reveals need for unified data storage
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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hybrid cloud
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ai
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netapp
NetApp has released its 2023 Data Complexity Report, a global report that explores companies’ growing needs for unified data storage.
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Delinea bolsters identity-based cyberattack protection with upgrade
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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pam
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Delinea improves its Privilege Manager, bolstering identity-based cyberattack protection with focus on just-in-time access.
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Ten hacker security measures to prevent cyber attacks
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity awareness remains a hot topic, and users are increasingly aware of the dangers of the digital world ,trying to avoid them within their means.
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Ben Verghese promoted to CTO at Zero Trust Segmentation firm, Illumio
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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cloud services
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illumio
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security
Illumio, the Zero Trust Segmentation firm, has appointed Ben Verghese as Chief Technology Officer amidst market growth.
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Cyber insurance: What role DevSecOps could soon play
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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devops
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pam
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mfa
Cyber insurers today expect their customers to take proactive security measures, including identity and access management.
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Check Point unveils Horizon Playblocks for automated cybersecurity
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
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automation
Check Point Software Technologies launches Horizon Playblocks, a new platform designed for automated cybersecurity operations.
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ArtificiaI intelligence cyber threats in the spotlight
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
As AI becomes more prevalent, the distinction between genuine and malicious content is now more difficult to assess for legitimacy.
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Enemy at the school gates: A guide to enhancing cybersecurity in education
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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edutech
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mfa
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risk & compliance
Schools must invest in security as a core principle and foster a culture where staff understands the importance of cybersecurity.
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Arctic Wolf to acquire Revelstoke for next-gen security operations boost
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Arctic Wolf plans to acquire Revelstoke to enhance its threat detections and response actions, expanding its capabilities and decreasing cyber risk.
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Semperis Forest Druid to support Microsoft Entra ID enhancing cybersecurity
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Semperis enhances Forest Druid tool to support Microsoft Entra ID, strengthening defenses against cyber threats.
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Integrity360: IT decision-makers concerned by AI advances
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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fintech
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financial systems
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ai security
Integrity360, the cyber security specialist, has announced findings from independent research into the risks and advantages of AI's impact on cyber security.