Threat actors stories - Page 10
Kaspersky enhances threat lookup with AI-driven insights
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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ai
Kaspersky has upgraded its Threat Lookup service with AI-driven summaries, enabling cybersecurity teams to efficiently gather data on threats and actors.
Cyber experts urge proactive data protection strategies
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
With Data Privacy Day on the horizon, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to bolster data protection amid rising cyber threats and evolving technologies.
Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
Google Cloud Security's latest report reveals a surge in cloud data threats, with actors refining tactics for data exfiltration and identity exploitation.
Tenable predicts cybersecurity trends shaping 2025 landscape
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Tenable has unveiled vital cybersecurity trends for 2025, warning organisations to adapt to the expanding threat landscape and rising data breach costs.
Sophos warns of rising threats exploiting Office 365 tools
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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data protection
Sophos researchers have uncovered two active campaigns targeting firms via Microsoft Office 365 and remote tools, triggering a surge in data theft and ransomware incidents.
Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.
GuidePoint warns of Python backdoor used in ransomware
Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
GuidePoint Security has unveiled the use of a Python backdoor in recent ransomware attacks, enabling threat actors to maintain access and deploy malicious encryptors.
A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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trends & 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.
CISA mandates secure cloud baselines for US agencies
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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saas
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data protection
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cloud security
CISA has mandated federal agencies to implement SCuBA Secure Configuration Baselines for Microsoft 365 by mid-2025 to combat rising cyber threats.
Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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breach prevention
Kaspersky warns that supply chain attacks and IT outages could escalate in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in key technologies and infrastructure.
Chinese cyberespionage targets European IT service firms
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
A new cyberespionage campaign, named 'Operation Digital Eye', has emerged, targeting IT service providers in Southern Europe to infiltrate digital supply chains.
Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, supply chains, resilience
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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supply chain
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edr
Experts from Semperis forecast that AI will dominate cybersecurity discussions in 2025, despite many attacks remaining basic and clunky.
Cybersecurity risks rise during mergers & acquisitions
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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cloud security
A new analysis reveals that 50% of cybersecurity incidents during M&A processes in 2024 were non-malicious, highlighting significant security challenges.
Threat predictions for 2025: Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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ddos
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ransomware
As cybercriminals gear up for 2025, expect bolder attacks and a shift towards more specialised, sophisticated threat tactics according to new predictions.
Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
The ongoing cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has sparked alarm over the vulnerability of healthcare systems to ransomware threats.
Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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supply chain
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.
Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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physical security
Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.
Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cofense's latest report reveals a sharp rise in sophisticated phishing attacks, with malicious emails now detected every 45 seconds, up from 57 seconds last year.
Five Eyes backs Purple Knight for Active Directory defence
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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okta
The Five Eyes Alliance has endorsed Semperis's Purple Knight tool to enhance security in Microsoft Active Directory systems, vital for UK firms.
ReliaQuest report reveals new cloud phishing tactics
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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malware
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virtualisation
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devops
ReliaQuest's latest report uncovers cyber attackers' exploitation of cloud environments, revealing alarming phishing tactics and vulnerabilities in APIs.