Data breach stories - Page 2

Cyber experts are urging UK ministers to act on reforms as the risk of cyber attacks on national infrastructure is increasingly underestimated.

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.

A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.

Australia's Parliament has passed the Cyber Security Act, mandating businesses to report ransomware payments within 72 hours to bolster national security.

New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.

The ongoing cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has sparked alarm over the vulnerability of healthcare systems to ransomware threats.

Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.

As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.

A new report reveals alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary sector, exposing major companies to increased breach risks.

As hybrid cloud infrastructure evolves, the 2024 Gigamon survey reveals deep observability is vital for IT teams to tackle growing security threats.

Akamai has expanded its Guardicore Segmentation solution for AWS, enhancing Zero Trust capabilities amid rising cybersecurity threats, including ransomware.

KnowBe4 has launched HRM+, a human risk management platform to tackle cybersecurity risks in the AI era, following its acquisition of Egress.

A report reveals that misconfigured settings in Microsoft Power Pages have exposed the sensitive data of millions, including over 1.1 million NHS employees.

Kaspersky has detected over 57,000 ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia this year, with Indonesia facing the most incidents as cybercriminals target key sectors.

Exclusive Networks has partnered with Druva to enhance SaaS data protection in EMEA, introducing advanced security solutions amid rising cyber threats.

OpenText's 'Nastiest Malware of 2024' list highlights LockBit as the top ransomware threat amid rising cybercrime targeting critical infrastructure.

ReliaQuest's new report reveals credential abuse is rampant, with alerts for compromised accounts reaching 75% of all issues reported in Q3 2024.

OpenText Cybersecurity's report highlights six major ransomware threats targeting Australian infrastructure, with LockBit and Akira at the forefront.

Canadian and Turkish authorities have arrested two cybercriminals linked to a global campaign that compromised data from over 100 organisations.

Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.