Cyber attacks stories - Page 100
2021 open season for attackers as compromised data increases
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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Ransomware attacks and data breaches soared in 2021, with a 17% increase in reported compromises. Totality Services offers tips to minimize risks.
More elusive and persistent - Kaspersky researchers uncover the third known firmware bootkit
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Kaspersky discovers third case of firmware bootkit, MoonBounce, attributed to APT41 with sophisticated attack flow.
Insider threats costing organisations $15.4 million a year
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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insider threats
Negligent insiders are the root cause of 56% of incidents while credential thefts have almost doubled and are the costliest to remediate.
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Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.
Protecting Australia's critical infrastructure with AI
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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ddos
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ai security
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Australia's critical infrastructure, including power grids, is under constant threat from cyber attacks, according to Darktrace's Tony Jarvis.
Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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supply chain
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Asia-Pacific region experiences a surge in digitalization but weak cybersecurity measures leave ICT supply chains vulnerable to cyber attacks, says Kaspersky.
ALPHV revealed as most advanced threat actor yet while ransomware attacks on the decline
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Global cyber security and risk mitigation firm, NCC Group, has identified a considerable decrease in ransomware attacks in December 2021.
Enea identifies trends that will shape the mobile industry in 2022
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Nation states to increase mobile cyber attacks; new encryption protocols and edge clouds highlighted in report on mobile industry trends for 2022.
MSPs face growing challenges, automation and AIOps present a solution
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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aiops
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modernisation
MSPs are facing challenges from the pandemic and digital transformation, with pressure to deliver despite outages and cyber attacks, says LogicMonitor.
DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
DHL is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Software's 2021 Q4 Brand Phishing Report.
Trickbot takes top malware spot in Australia, Emotet returns
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Trickbot and Emotet have topped the list of the most prevalent malware in Australia, according to new analysis from Check Point Research.
Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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gaming
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email security
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digital entertainment
Cybersecurity company Cloudflare Radar releases its 2021 year in review, showing increased internet traffic and cyberattacks in Australia and globally.
New RCE bug is making APAC businesses vulnerable to Log Injection attacks
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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firewalls
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supply chain
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breach prevention
A new remote code execution bug could be making businesses in Asia Pacific vulnerable to Log4Shell log injection attacks.
Manufacturers struggle to close security gaps as they undergo digital transformation
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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manufacturing
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iot
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iiot
Combining new and legacy operational technology has left manufacturers vulnerable to cyberattacks, says ISG report.
Honeywell and Acalvio Technologies launch shared solution to stop zero-day attacks
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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honeywell
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cyber attacks
Honeywell and Acalvio launch solution to detect cyber attacks in commercial buildings' operational technology environments.
Cyberattacks increased by 50% in 2021, peaking in December due to Log4J exploits
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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cyber attacks
Cyberattacks increased by 50% in 2021, peaking in December due to Log4J exploits, according to new research from Check Point Software.
January promises rise in ransomware, Business Australia offers 7 top tips
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Experts warn of rising cyber attacks in Australia as January becomes a prime time for ransomware attacks. Small businesses urged to be prepared.
Google Cloud acquires cybersecurity provider Siemplify
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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socs
Google Cloud has announced the acquisition of Siemplify, a security orchestration, automation and response provider.
Logjam: Log4j exploit attempts continue in globally distributed scans, attacks
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Log4j exploit attempts persist globally, with evidence of scans and attacks, according to Sophos threat researcher Sean Gallagher.
Future of trust: Security compliance automation investment set to increase
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
80% of APEJ organisations will boost investment in security compliance automation by 15% to meet global regulations, says IDC report.