ReliaQuest stories - Page 2
Cyber attackers use AI to automate exploits & sell deepfakes
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Cyber attackers now exploit AI to automate vulnerability scans and sell realistic deepfakes, boosting the scale and sophistication of cybercrime worldwide.
ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter automation to speed threat response
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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uc
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest unveils GreyMatter Workflows, automating security operations to cut response times by 64% and reduce manual tasks by over half.
ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.
ReliaQuest details Black Basta's legacy & rise of Teams phishing
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
ReliaQuest reveals Black Basta's fall and warns former affiliates persist with Teams phishing and Python-enabled ransomware tactics post-February 2025.
Russian Market remains key player in cyber credential theft
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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saas
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malware
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cloud security
Russian Market remains pivotal in cyber credential theft, with over 136,000 alerts in 2024 for stolen credentials sold at just USD $2 each.
SEO poisoning attack diverts wages using fake payroll websites
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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firewalls
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manufacturing
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network security
Cyberattackers used SEO poisoning to mimic a payroll portal, stealing employee wages via mobile devices in a widespread manufacturing sector fraud uncovered by ReliaQuest.
ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter Discover for AI-driven security
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest unveils GreyMatter Discover, an AI-powered tool boosting security teams' ability to spot and tackle risks across complex digital environments.
ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.
Manufacturing sector faces 24% rise in ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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manufacturing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest's new report reveals a worrying 24% rise in ransomware attacks on the manufacturing sector, impacting 624 companies between August 2024 and January 2025.
ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ai
ReliaQuest has unveiled its groundbreaking agentic AI Agent, automating cybersecurity tasks 20 times faster and improving accuracy by 30% for over 1,000 enterprises.
Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ReliaQuest report reveals new cloud phishing tactics
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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malware
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virtualisation
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devops
ReliaQuest's latest report uncovers cyber attackers' exploitation of cloud environments, revealing alarming phishing tactics and vulnerabilities in APIs.
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.
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.