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ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ReliaQuest has unveiled its groundbreaking agentic AI Agent, automating cybersecurity tasks 20 times faster and improving accuracy by 30% for over 1,000 enterprises.
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Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors
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ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
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Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.
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ReliaQuest reveals increase in malware via fake CAPTCHA pages
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest's new report reveals a surge in fake CAPTCHA pages used for malware distribution, with incidents nearly doubling from September to December 2024.
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Spearphishing identified as leading threat to utilities
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
A report by ReliaQuest reveals that 81% of cyber threats to the utilities sector stem from spearphishing, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in legacy systems.
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Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 2024
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a significant rise in phishing attacks, accounting for 46% of incidents, amid increased cyber threats and ransomware activity.
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ReliaQuest warns of ongoing threat from credential abuse
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest's new report reveals credential abuse is rampant, with alerts for compromised accounts reaching 75% of all issues reported in Q3 2024.
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ReliaQuest links manufacturing breach to Scattered Spider
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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uc
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ransomware
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cloud security
An investigation by ReliaQuest reveals a significant cyber intrusion on a manufacturing firm, attributed to Scattered Spider, amid rising ransomware threats.
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ReliaQuest report reveals new cloud phishing tactics
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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malware
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devops
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cloud security
ReliaQuest's latest report uncovers cyber attackers' exploitation of cloud environments, revealing alarming phishing tactics and vulnerabilities in APIs.
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ReliaQuest launches AI agent to revolutionise cybersecurity
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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transparency
ReliaQuest launches the first autonomous AI agent, automating 98% of security alerts and reducing threat containment time to under five minutes.
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ReliaQuest reveals sophisticated Inc Ransom tactics in attack analysis
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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storage
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encryption
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cybersecurity
ReliaQuest’s analysis of a ransomware attack by Inc Ransom on a healthcare customer reveals sophisticated tactics using legitimate tools for data theft.
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Cybercriminals use legitimate software for attacks increasing
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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data analytics
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cyber attacks
Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate software tools, with 60% of critical incidents involving such methods between January and August 2024, reports ReliaQuest.
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ReliaQuest reveals top malware threats in 2024 Q2 analysis
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report highlights a 51.9% surge in LummaC2 malware and a massive rise in Rust-based info stealers, with threats becoming ever more sophisticated.
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FBI's Qakbot takedown reshapes 2024 malware loader landscape
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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fbi
The dismantling of Qakbot malware by the FBI has reshaped the malware loader landscape, with SocGholish now leading and security tactics evolving rapidly.
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ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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martech
ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
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Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
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ai models
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals cybercriminals are exploiting ChatGPT and other AI tools to create near-perfect phishing emails, achieving a 2.8% success rate.
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ReliaQuest reveals BlackSuit ransomware details in 2024 customer incident
Wed, 29th May 2024
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ransomware
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In April 2024, ReliaQuest uncovered a cyberattack by the BlackSuit ransomware group, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for improved security measures.
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Steven Hua joins ControlUp as Chief Marketing Officer to boost global growth
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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saas
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uc
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cx
ControlUp appoints Steven Hua, a seasoned marketer, as Chief Marketing Officer to accelerate its global customer acquisition and growth strategy.
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Rising trend in 'quishing' attacks targets QR code users
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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dlp
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branding
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cyber attacks
Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest reports a rising trend in 'quishing', a cyber attack targeting QR code users, with a 51% leap in incidents in September 2023.
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Ransomware increases 64% in second quarter of 2023
Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Some 1,378 organisations have been named as victims on ransomware data-leak websites in the second quarter of 2023.