Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) stories - Page 2
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Volume, sophistication and proliferation of threats on the rise
Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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research
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incident response
Integrity360 has announced findings from independent research into the cybersecurity threats being faced, the volume, and the challenges with incident response.
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Fortinet report highlights decline in ransomware detection
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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firewall
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
FortiGuard Labs observed a decline in organisations detecting ransomware, significant activity among APT groups, a shift in MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and more.
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Volume of targeted ransomware attacks continue to rise
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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firewall
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Organisations are detecting a decline in ransomware as the volume and impact of targeted attacks continue to rise.
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Radiflow teams up with CyCraft to harness the power of GenAI
Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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partner programmes
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ai
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cybersecurity
By harnessing the power of generative AI, this partnership unlocks detection and response capabilities for enterprise customers, MSSPs, and MDRs.
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New security vulnerabilities exploited en masse in 2023 - Rapid7
Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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big data
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ransomware
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bi
Rapid7 released its 2023 Mid-Year Threat Review, which provides a detailed snapshot of the attack landscape in the first six months of this year.
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Three reasons why your smartphone needs security protection
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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cybersecurity
Research on Digital Payments revealed that Android smartphone is the most used device for online financial transactions in the region.
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Kaspersky releases latest report on APT trends for 2023
Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
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apple
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's latest report reveals key trends in Advanced Persistent Threats, including new threat actors and upgraded toolsets.
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Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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firewall
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breach prevention
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foreign hackers
While attacks on diplomatic organisations are common, Cloaked Ursa focuses on the diplomats themselves more than the countries they represent, Unit 42 finds.
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Gartner recognizes Huawei for its network firewall solutions
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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network security
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cx
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firewall
Huawei was recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights customer's choice for network firewalls for a third consecutive year.
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Kaspersky unveils methods behind Operation Triangulation campaign
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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apple
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surveillance
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky sheds light on spyware implant used in Operation Triangulation, targeting iOS devices with covert surveillance capabilities.
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Kaspersky discovers APT campaign targeting iOS devices
Tue, 6th Jun 2023
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apple
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an ongoing mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign targeting iOS devices with previously unknown malware.
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Kaspersky highlights main issues around industrial APT attacks
Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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firewall
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it in manufacturing
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network security
Kaspersky warns that human factors and inadequate security measures are key contributors to the success of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) operations.
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Ransomware gangs increasingly 'professional' - WithSecure report
Fri, 26th May 2023
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ransomware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Ransomware gangs are becoming more professional, offering specialized services to one another, according to a report by WithSecure.
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ESET shares key changes in world of advanced persistent threat activity
Thu, 11th May 2023
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
ESET releases APT Activity Report, revealing China-aligned threat actors targeting Europe and Iran-aligned group deploying new backdoor in Israel.
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Cybersecurity partnership formed between ESET and Red Piranha
Thu, 4th May 2023
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partner programmes
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ndr
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xdr
The partnership between the two cybersecurity experts will streamline the process of integrating cybersecurity systems.
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Zero-day in Microsoft Windows used in Nokoyawa ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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ransomware
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
It is very important for businesses to download the latest patch from Microsoft as soon as possible, and use other methods of protection.
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8.4% CAGR for DNS security market between 2023 and 2033: FMI
Tue, 21st Mar 2023
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ddos
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wfh
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malware
According to Future Market Insights, the demand registered in the DNS security market will increase at a noteworthy CAGR of around 8.4% from 2023-2033.
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Kaspersky report reveals growing demand on MSSPs for security functions
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
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mssp
The latest Kaspersky IT Security Economics Report revealed a growing demand among enterprises in SEA for outsourcing specific and key cybersecurity functions.
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Gartner names Barracuda as Visionary in Magic Quadrant
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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firewall
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Gartner assessed 17 different vendors in the process, determining the most suitable vendors for cloud firewalls and firewall-as-a-service offerings.
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Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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iot security
The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.
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Kaspersky researchers reveal worrying development of APT BlueNoroff
Wed, 4th Jan 2023
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the advanced persistent threat actor BlueNoroff recently added sophisticated new malware strains to its arsenal.
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Kaspersky predicts shifts in threat landscape to industrial control systems in 2023
Fri, 25th Nov 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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kaspersky
Kaspersky predicts a shift in advanced persistent threat (APT) activity against industrial organisations and OT systems in new industries and locations.
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Customer records compromised in 29% of NZ orgs - Trend Micro
Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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data protection
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email security
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cyber risk
Nearly a third of New Zealand firms have had customer records compromised multiple times in the past year, according to a report from Trend Micro.
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Ransomware activity doubles in transportation, shipping
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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ai security
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cybersecurity
The telecom industry ranks globally as the most impacted by ransomware, followed by transportation and shipping.