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NSFOCUS reveals alarming surge in DDoS attacks in 2022 report

Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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NSFOCUS's 2022 report reveals a worrying increase in DDoS attacks, with the frequency of terabit-level attacks rising to 40.
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Keeper Security urges retailers to prep for holiday season cyber threats

Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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Keeper Security, a top cybersecurity software firm, warns retailers to brace for potential cyber threats during the holiday season.
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Rise in malicious bot attacks threatens eCommerce platforms

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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Imperva flags urgent cybersecurity threat as malicious bot attacks on eCommerce platforms rise, putting online retailers at risk.
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Innotec Security on avoiding social network job scams

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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Innotec Security offers invaluable advice on thwarting job scams on social networks amid rising fraudulent ventures.
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Tesserent predicts cybersecurity challenges & trends for 2024

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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Tesserent's cybersecurity experts anticipate AI risks, a growing skills shortage, and regulatory changes by 2024.
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Logpoint launches automated system to improve cybersecurity for SAP systems

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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Logpoint introduces the Vulnerability Monitoring Analyzer, an automated system to bolster cybersecurity and simplify patching processes for SAP systems. .
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Surge in hacktivism aligns with geopolitical tensions in 2023

Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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Cyberattacks surge by 11% amid Israel-Hamas, Ukraine-Russia, and Taiwan-China tensions, highlighting new hacktivist trends.
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Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit

Sat, 4th Nov 2023
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Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.
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ExpressVPN pioneers post-quantum protection in VPN industry

Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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ExpressVPN has launched post-quantum protection in its VPN protocol, defending against future quantum computing threats.
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OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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Nastiest Malware report reveals rise in Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks, with Cl0p named as this year's top threat.
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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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From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts

Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.
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Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on financial services industry

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on cyber threats facing financial services sector, equipping organisations with mitigation strategies.
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Magecart web skimming threat targets food and retail

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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New Magecart web skimming campaign targets food and retail websites, using advanced concealment techniques to hide malicious code.
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DDoS attacks up 31%, driven by unstable global events

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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DDoS attacks surged 31% in 1H2023, driven by global events including the Russia-Ukraine war and NATO bids, according to NETSCOUT.
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Ransomware acting within 24 hours of access now: Secureworks report

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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Ransomware attacks are happening faster than ever, with threat actors achieving complete system compromise in less than 24 hours, according to Secureworks. .
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Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'

Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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New report reveals alarming trends in Gen Z's attitudes towards online security, as well as increased cybersecurity concerns and adoption of measures.
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BlueVoyant appoints Jon Leather as Head of European Supply Chain Defence Advisory

Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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BlueVoyant appoints cyber risk specialist Jon Leather as Head of European Supply Chain Defence, strengthening leadership team.
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1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart

Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.
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KnowBe4 starts ransomware awareness month with resource kit

Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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KnowBe4 launches a no-cost resource kit to help organisations defend against the damaging impact of ransomware.