Threat report stories - Page 2
HP warns of rising threats from fake CAPTCHA malware
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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malware
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data science
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advanced persistent threat protection
Researchers from HP have uncovered a rise in fake CAPTCHA challenges used by cybercriminals to install malware, exploiting users' increased online click tolerance.
Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.
Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
The OpenText 2024 report reveals rising collaboration between nation-states and cybercrime groups, posing a serious threat to global supply chains.
Picus report reveals flaws in threat exposure management
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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windows
Almost 40% of systems tested by Picus Security are vulnerable to complete takeover, with macOS being notably weaker in stopping cyber-attacks.
Cybersixgill launches AI tool to streamline threat reports
Thu, 30th May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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mssp
Cybersixgill debuts its AI-powered IQ Report Generator, offering rapid, customised threat intelligence reports, revolutionising the CTI reporting process for MSSPs and security teams.
BeyondTrust's 2024 report reveals top Microsoft vulnerabilities
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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microsoft
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cloud services
BeyondTrust's 2024 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report shows Elevation of Privilege (EoP) dominating the vulnerability class for a fourth year.
New Barracuda threat report reveals web apps exploitation methods
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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ddos
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data protection
The Threat Spotlight report by Barracuda Networks reveals a surge in cyberattacks exploiting web application security gaps, with over 18 billion attacks mitigated in 2023.
Google Cloud's 2024 report highlights key cyber threats & defences
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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public cloud
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cloud security
Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons Report identifies credential misuse, cryptomining, ransomware, and data theft as the key cloud-related threats, citing the need for stringent defensive strategies.
A reality check on email security threats in healthcare
Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Email-based cyberattacks have been around for decades, yet they remain widespread, ever-evolving — and persistently successful.
Zscaler report highlights VPN risk to network security
Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Zscaler has revealed a resounding number of organisations are expressing deep concerns about their network security due to the risks from VPNs.
Infoblox reveals attackers shift in malware tactics
Wed, 26th Jul 2023
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cybersecurity
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infoblox
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trojan
Infoblox reports that the Decoy Dog remote access trojan (RAT) toolkit, suspected to be used in nation-state cyber attacks, is spreading and evolving.
WatchGuard Threat Lab Report reveals new security threats
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Threat Lab Report reveals new browser-based social engineering trends, revealing China and Russia behind 75% of new threats.