Threat actors stories - Page 3
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Kaspersky exposes AI exploitation trend on the dark web
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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malware
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ai
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky study reveals an alarming increase in criminals discussing the use of AI tools for cyber exploitation on the dark web.
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Six trends that will shape Cybersecurity in 2024
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
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dark web
Rising use of QR codes and Large Language Models, automation in Managed Service Providers, booming AI spear phishing on the Dark Web, acceleration of AI-based 'vishing', and privacy threats from VR/MR headsets are predicted to shape the cybersecurity realm in 2024.
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Data Privacy Day: Watchguard gives warning about 'free' services
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
On Data Privacy Day, WatchGuard's VP of Identity, Carla Roncato, warns of the less conspicuous costs linked with 'free' services.
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Acronis pioneers Advanced Security & EDR integration in cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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edr
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Acronis leads industry innovation with Integrated Advanced Security and EDR, targeting AI-driven cyberattacks and eliminating added costs.
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Cybersecurity outsourcing underperformance alarms UK financial sector
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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outsourcing
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cso / ciso
Alarming underperformance in outsourced cybersecurity suppliers has increases breach risk to the UK's financial sector.
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Australian etailers’ reality check on Account Takeover Threat
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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cequence security
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bots
Whatever the goal of the attackers, e-tailers must remain one step ahead in detecting and stopping attackers from compromising their APIs.
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Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Less than 1% of security vulnerabilities created the highest risks to businesses in 2023, with 97 high-risk vulnerabilities exploited undetected, says Qualys Threat Research Unit report.
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Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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opera
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dark web
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browsers
Guardio Labs uncovers a significant zero-day vulnerability in Opera's browser, threatening its 350 million active users; Opera's 'My-Flow' feature enables act of exploitation.
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EnSilica integrates post-quantum cryptography accelerators in eSi-Crypto range
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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quantum computing
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encryption
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online security
EnSilica, a cybersecurity firm, integrates Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) accelerators into its hardware range, strengthening encryption against prospective quantum computing threats.
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Logpoint launches cloud security solution for SAP BTP
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Logpoint's new Business Critical Security solution arms organisations with enhanced cloud security features for the SAP Business Technology Platform.
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SentinelLabs exposes FBot malware targeting cloud, payment services
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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saas
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hyperscale
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public cloud
SentinelLabs details FBot, a distinct Python-based malware tool, focused on cloud and payment services. Unlike peers, FBot doesn't use Androxgh0st code.
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iboss unveils cybersecurity module to boost government DNS protection
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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siem
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malware
iboss reveals a Government Protective DNS Module seeking to safeguard government agencies from DNS cyber vulnerabilities by leveraging the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's protective DNS service.
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Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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ddos
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partner programmes
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ai
Cloudflare's reports highlight the spike in DDoS attacks amid conflict in Palestine and Israel, and the growing security threats posed by 'shadow APIs'.
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Shadow IT threatens corporate cybersecurity, new study reveals
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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okta
The rise in remote working has increased shadow IT usage among employees, leading to 11% of all cyber incidents, according to Kaspersky.
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2024 Cybersecurity Forecast highlights new trends & threats
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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it training
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public cloud
The 2024 Cybersecurity Forecast report by Security and Identity Cloud uncovers future security trends, highlighting the potent role of generative AI in enhancing cybersecurity and impending threats from 'shadow AI'.
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Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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public cloud
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encryption
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risk & compliance
Google Cloud launches a secret discovery tool aimed at boosting organisation's security by detecting and monitoring plaintext credentials, part of its no-cost Sensitive Data Protection offering.
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ESET uncovers malicious Python projects spreading via PyPI
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
ESET Research has discovered a series of malicious Python projects distributed via PyPI repository, introducing a customised backdoor into Windows, Linux systems, and stealing personal data.
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Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Identity security giant, Okta, gears up to acquire 2022-born Spera Security, set to boost its identity threat detection capabilities and enrich its customer base with advanced technology.
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Operation Triangulation: Undocumented iPhone hardware feature exposed
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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devops
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apm
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software development
Kaspersky's GReAT team has uncovered an undisclosed iPhone hardware feature used in Operation Triangulation attacks.
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Surge in ransomware attacks surpasses yearly predictions
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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digitalisation
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ncc group
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productivity
Unprecedented surge in global ransomware attacks in 2023 outstrips yearly prediction, according to NCC Group report.