Threat actors stories - Page 4
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.
UK experienced more than 17 million daily cyber attacks in 2023
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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firewalls
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malware
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ransomware
UK faces around 17 million daily cyber attacks in 2023, with most targeting remote desktop protocol, says Coalition.
2024 to witness renewed focus on cyber resilience
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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phishing
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cloud security
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email security
2024 to witness a renewed focus on cyber resilience, a growing talent gap, resurgence in AI-enhanced cyberattacks, and strategic focus on cybersecurity.
Cloudflare reports 25% spike in global traffic & rise in cyber threats in 2023
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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it automation
Cloudflare reveals a 25% surge in global internet traffic and heightened cybersecurity threats in its 2023 report.
Holiday shopping season sees seven-fold rise in retail fraud
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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cequence security
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apis
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cybercriminals
Retail fraud surged almost seven-fold during the festive shopping period, alerting to growing cyber risks, says a study.
Kaspersky exposes sophisticated proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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risk & compliance
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky uncovers a complex proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems; it is distributed through pirated software versions.
Retail fraud surges 700% during 2023 holiday season, Cequence reveals
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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transactions
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threat intelligence
Cybercriminals' new strategy resulted in a 700% hike in retail fraud during the 2023 holiday season, warns Cequence.
Alarming cybersecurity gaps found in Australia's top hospitals
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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risk & compliance
Over a third of Australia's top-rated hospitals lack necessary protections against email fraud and spoofing, reveals a cyber security study.
APAC retail sector hardest hit by cyberattacks due to insufficient funding
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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uc
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partner programmes
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kaspersky
APAC retail industry shows highest rate of cyberattacks in past 2 years due to poor cybersecurity investment.
AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
Ivanti research reveals escalating 'AI anxiety' in workforce
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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data privacy
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ivanti
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productivity
Ivanti research shows escalating 'AI anxiety' among workers fearing job losses, highlighting a need for clear AI strategies.
Report shows daily cyber threats on the rise in 2023
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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mfa
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kaspersky
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports a near-3% rise in daily cyber threats in 2023, with new tactics and threats emerging.
BlackBerry AI detects 70% surge in new malware attacks in Q3
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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smartphones
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
BlackBerry AI reveals a shocking 70% rise in new malware attacks in Q3, with nearly 3 new types detected per minute.
Hornetsecurity analysis reveals surge in email threats
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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email security
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dhl
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amazon
Hornetsecurity's 2024 report shows a 144% surge in malicious web links in emails, with phishing remaining the top email threat.
Infinigate adds Bugcrowd to portfolio to boost cybersecurity in the UK & Ireland
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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devops
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partner programmes
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apm
Infinigate bolsters UK and Ireland cybersecurity offerings with Bugcrowd partnership, highlighting global demand for ethical hackers.
Major shifts set to reshape the security landscape in 2024
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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cartech
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risk & compliance
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ai
2024 Security Trends: Experts at Integrity360 Flag CTEM Rise, Cloud Reversal, AI Impacts, and Insider Threats.
Significant drop in ransomware but threat remains for UK
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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edutech
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canada
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us
UK sees rise in ransomware victims despite 32% drop globally, highlighting continuing threat, says GuidePoint Security report.
NSFOCUS reveals alarming surge in DDoS attacks in 2022 report
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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ddos
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cybercriminals
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nsfocus
NSFOCUS's 2022 report reveals a worrying increase in DDoS attacks, with the frequency of terabit-level attacks rising to 40.
CyberCX releases updated ransomware & cyber extortion guidance
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
CyberCX updates its Ransomware and Cyber Extortion Guide offering strategies to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.
Telecom firms' 3G phase-out faces security challenges, says Thales report
Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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storage
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encryption
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cloud security
Security threats pose significant challenges to the 3G phase-out plans by leading telecom companies in Australia and New Zealand, says Thales.