Cyber attacks stories - Page 17
Data breaches increase almost three times globally
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
A total of 110.8 million accounts were breached in Q2 2023, with the US ranking first and amounting to almost half of all breaches from April through June.
Cado Security Labs unveils inaugural cloud threat report
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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ddos
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
The report elaborates on the evolving cloud threat landscape, highlighting the heightened risk of cyberattacks due to the adoption of cloud-focused services.
CyFox identifies critical hijacking vulnerability in popular streaming software
Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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software development
Critical hijacking vulnerability in Stremio 4.4 puts 5 million users at risk; remote code execution and information theft possible.
Governments and public services facing 40% more cyberattacks
Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
BlackBerry's latest report reveals a 40% surge in cyberattacks on government agencies and public services, with over 55,000 halted between March and May 2023.
Should Australian CISOs be wary of creeping confidence?
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
Only 53% of Australian businesses feel at risk of a cyber attack in the next year, according to a Proofpoint survey.
Palo Alto Networks introduces CI/CD Security module into cloud security platform
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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firewalls
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Palo Alto Networks introduces CI/CD Security module to protect cloud-native apps and unify security capabilities.
CyberArk to deliver endpoint security controls for Lenovo
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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saas
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endpoint protection
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edr
Lenovo to feature CyberArk endpoint privilege manager as the first identity security offering within its ThinkShield security portfolio.
Darktrace unveils AI-enabled capabilities for incident response
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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ransomware
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it automation
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ai security
Heal completes Darktrace’s cyber AI loop, delivering resilience throughout the cyber lifecycle from prevention, detection, response, and recovery.
Kyndryl expands Security & Resiliency practice to improve end-to-end security
Thu, 27th Jul 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Kyndryl expands services to help enterprise customers detect and respond to cyber attacks, with new security operations capabilities and services.
OSS supply chain attacks targeting the banking sector
Mon, 24th Jul 2023
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
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software development
The attacks showcased advanced techniques, including targeting specific components in web assets by attaching malicious functionalities to it.
Outpost24 releases a unified exposure management solution
Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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cybersecurity
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cso / ciso
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solar power
New threat exposure management capabilities give cybersecurity teams unified insights into their exposure to respond quickly to critical risks.
Ransomware attacks up 221% year-on-year, report finds
Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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ncc group
June’s high levels of activity has been driven by Clop’s exploitation of the MOVEit file transfer software vulnerability.
Netpoleon partners Pentera to launch automated security validation
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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partner programmes
Pentera joins the list of solutions Netpoleon offers to help customers keep pace with the security challenges in today’s dynamic IT environments.
One-third employees in Asia susceptible to phishing: KnowBe4
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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paas
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it training
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phishing
KnowBe4’s annual phishing benchmarking report finds untrained users are the biggest flaw in Asian organisations’ cyber defence layer.
APAC cyber risk declines, but successful attacks to come
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Trend Micro's Cyber Risk Index finds cyber preparedness in APAC is improving, but more can be done to train employees and secure infrastructure.
Five critical controls against an industrial cyber attack
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
These industrial cyber attacks can have far more catastrophic consequences than a data breach, such as system failures, leakages or even explosions.
Cyber attacks continue to target critical infrastructure, demand to secure assets
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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report
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cyber attacks
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critical infrastructure
A quarter of cyber attacks in Australia target critical infrastructure, while in the UK, 70% of decision-makers report a rise in attacks, says Trendspek.
Excite Cyber launches first privately owned SOC in Tasmania
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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soc
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
The launch follows an increasing awareness of the need for cybersecurity skills development in Tasmania and will play an active role in training students.
Kaspersky unveils methods behind Operation Triangulation campaign
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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surveillance
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advanced persistent threat protection
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personal computing devices
Kaspersky sheds light on spyware implant used in Operation Triangulation, targeting iOS devices with covert surveillance capabilities.
Zscaler uncovers increasing complexity and sophistication of ransomware
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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ransomware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Zscaler reveals rise in ransomware attacks targeting public entities and organizations with cyber insurance in its 2023 ThreatLabz Ransomware Report.