Cyberattacks stories - Page 15

UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.

AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.

OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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OpenText's 2024 Global Ransomware Survey reveals a surge in cyberattacks, with 62% of companies facing supply chain ransomware and high ransom payments.

Exclusive: Australians express rising concern over AI in Cohesity survey
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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A new survey by Cohesity reveals that 93% of Australians are increasingly concerned about how AI affects data security, far surpassing worries in the US and UK.

Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs warns of rising cyber threats ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, targeting voters and electoral processes.

Developer upskilling crucial for Secure-by-Design success
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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enterprise security
Secure Code Warrior's new study reveals that under 4% of developers are engaged in Secure-by-Design upskilling, despite critical sectors showing strong security postures.

Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge businesses to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat evolving threats and enhance their security measures.

Australian firms urged to bolster defences against AI risks
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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email security
As Australia recognises 'AI Month', cybersecurity concerns mount, with experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced protection against AI-related threats.

Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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A recent Microsoft report reveals that the education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks, highlighting serious security concerns.

Exclusive: Mandiant Consulting highlights evolving cyber threats and AI’s role
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Mandiant Consulting’s Jurgen Kutcher warns of evolving cyber threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and the transformative role of AI in both attacks and defences.

Bugcrowd partners with SEC DATACOM in cybersecurity push
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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critical infrastructure
Bugcrowd has formed an agreement with SEC DATACOM to bolster cybersecurity across Finland and the Baltic regions amid rising threats.

Consumers demand stronger data security against AI risks
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Research from Cohesity reveals that consumers worldwide are increasingly alarmed about excessive data collection and potential AI threats to their privacy.

NinjaOne launches AI tool & appoints data VP Carusone
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
NinjaOne elevates Joel Carusone to Senior Vice President of Data and AI, unveiling a new AI tool aimed at streamlining patch management for IT teams.

AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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phishing
A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.

American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.

Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls & software
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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network security
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breach prevention
Sophos has unveiled its new XGS Series desktop firewalls, featuring nine models that double performance while halving energy consumption for SMEs.

Commvault launches cyber resilience platform on AWS
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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data protection
Commvault has launched its Cloud cyber resilience platform on AWS, introducing features aimed at strengthening data protection for customers.

Commvault & Pure Storage unveil cyber readiness solution
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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storage
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ransomware
Commvault and Pure Storage have launched a joint cyber readiness solution to help financial institutions meet the EU's DORA regulations by 2025.

Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, experts stress the urgency of adopting robust cyber defence strategies amid rising digital threats.

New app launched to secure Exchange servers for free
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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Easy365Manager Freemium launches to safeguard small businesses from critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange servers, supporting up to 25 users at no cost.