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Cyber attacks stories - Page 7

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PPRO appoints Bronwyn Boyle as new Chief Information Security Officer
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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PPRO brings on board Bronwyn Boyle as the new Chief Information Security Officer. With over 20 years of experience, she will lead PPRO's security strategy, bolstering safety across all corners of the global local payments platform.
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Kaspersky boosts email security features after 77% of firms hit by cyber attacks
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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Kaspersky has unveiled an advanced update to its Security for Mail Server solution, spurred by research showing 77% of businesses experiencing a cyber incident in the last two years.
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Survey reveals internet chaos could hinder transition to Web 3.0
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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ar, vr & metaverse
On its 31st anniversary, concerns plague the World Wide Web's transition to Web 3.0 and the metaverse, with businesses citing chaotic internet conditions as a key barrier.
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BeyondTrust lauded as a leader in Identity Threat Detection
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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BeyondTrust achieves recognition as a key player in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), topping the 2024 KuppingerCole Analysts AG Leadership Compass with its Identity Security Insights solution.
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Former Google Cloud VP Jeff Reed joins Vectra AI as Chief Product Officer
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Vectra AI, a leader in artificial intelligence, bolsters its C-suite by appointing former Google Cloud VP of Product, Jeff Reed, as Chief Product Officer amidst strategic growth and the pioneering launch of industry-first open MXDR service, Vectra MXDR.
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MotivationWorks upgrades cybersecurity with Radware
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Japanese firm MotivationWorks strengthens cloud services security with Radware to combat rising DDoS attacks, amid a 171% surge in malicious web activities.
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Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.
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Mako boosts defence against cyber attacks with Radware's protection services
Sat, 13th Apr 2024
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Israeli media giant Mako, selects cyber-security firm Radware to defend against large-scale hacktivist attacks, bolstering its commitment to innovative and adaptable security measures.
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AI cybersecurity gap affecting quarter of UK businesses
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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26% of UK firms don't utilise AI for cybersecurity despite nearly half experiencing cyber attacks, finds a survey by Hornetsecurity.
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New In the Wild 2024 report reveals key cyber threats
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
D3 Security's inaugural 'In the Wild 2024' report analyses prevalent cyber threats, using data from tens of thousands of incidents.
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Data-stealing malware affects nearly 10m devices in 2023
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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Data-stealing malware infected 10 million devices in 2023, pilfering an average of 51 login credentials per device, according to a Kaspersky study.
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Henry Ajder to keynote Infosecurity Europe on AI & cybersecurity
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Henry Ajder, a world-renowned advisor on generative AI, is set to headline Infosecurity Europe in London as keynote speaker, discussing AI's impact on cybersecurity.
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Google's email security changes could impact two-thirds of IT leaders
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Google's plan to reject non-compliant emails may impact two-thirds of IT leaders, with less than half familiar with upcoming changes in email security, says EasyDMARC study.
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Cybereason & Observe launch advanced SIEM Detection & Response platform
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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data lake
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enterprise security
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cyber attacks
Cybereason, in collaboration with Observe, launch a new Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Detection and Response solution, offering a unified platform for improved security and visibility.
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Cloudflare's channel revenue soars 174% prompting PowerUP Partner Program launch
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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public cloud
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cloud services
Cloudflare's channel revenue has increased by 174% in two years, sparking the launch of its global PowerUP Partner Program aimed to present new revenue avenues for partners.
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AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.
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Cybersecurity providers failing most professional services firms
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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it professionals
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New research reveals that 70% of professional services firms are hindered by underperforming cyber security providers, intensifying the urgency for superior cyber defence strategies.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 46% in February 2024, finds NCC Group
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.
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World Backup Day underscores importance of Australian data protection
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
World Backup Day (March 31) underscores the vital need for Aussies and businesses to consider rigorous data protection in light of increasing cyber threats, according to Pete Murray, Managing Director ANZ at Veritas Technologies.
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AUCloud & Command Hub unite to launch CrisisHub platform
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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document management
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AUCloud partners with Command Hub to launch CrisisHub, an ultra-secure platform designed to aid Australian businesses and government agencies in coping with technical outages and cyber-attacks.