Cyber attacks stories - Page 36
Six common causes of major software outages
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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ddos
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ransomware
Understanding the top six causes of software outages, from bugs to spikes in demand, is key for organisations to enhance service reliability.
Vectra AI unveils new clarity programme to boost MSSP services
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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cybersecurity insurance
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Vectra AI launches the Vectra AI Clarity Program for MSSPs to meet rising demands for advanced XDR solutions, offering flexibility and customised cybersecurity services.
MSPs boost Microsoft 365 backups amid rising ransomware threats
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
MSPs rush to bolster Microsoft 365 backups amid surging ransomware threats, as N-able reveals a 46% rise in protected users and a 56% spike in disaster recovery events.
Portnox enhances security with Microsoft EAM integration
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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iam
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Portnox expands its Conditional Access for Applications to support Microsoft's External Authentication Methods, enhancing security for enterprises using Microsoft Entra ID.
Sophos named leader in IDC MarketScape 2024 for MDR services
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Sophos named as a leader in IDC MarketScape's European and global MDR services, reinforcing its commitment to protecting SMBs worldwide.
BlackBerry report: Cyber threats up 53%, critical sectors hit
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rreport reveals a 53% surge in new malware samples, detecting 11,500 daily threats, with 43,500 cyberattacks thwarted each day from April to June 2024.
Rise in healthcare ransomware attacks despite overall decline
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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apm
Sophos's 2024 report shows healthcare ransomware attacks have surged to a four-year high, affecting 67% of organisations.
Salt Typhoon hacks highlight vulnerabilities to Chinese attacks
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks linked to China have infiltrated US critical infrastructure, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the public and private sectors.
IGEL unveils new service to recover from cyber attacks swiftly
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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saas
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
IGEL has launched IGEL for Business Continuity, a subscription service aimed at helping organisations swiftly recover from cyber attacks on Windows endpoints.
Paul Henaghan joins Cohesity as new ANZ Managing Director
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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business continuity
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workday
Paul Henaghan joins Cohesity as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, bringing notable experience from Workday and Dell EMC to enhance cyber resilience.
MoneyGram cyberattack highlights financial sector vulnerabilities
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
MoneyGram confirms a cyberattack that crippled its services, raising alarms about vulnerabilities in the financial sector amid ongoing digital transformation.
Johnson Controls faces $27M loss after Dark Angels cyberattack
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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physical security
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data privacy
Kaspersky has examined the impact of cyberattacks on businesses, highlighting the various kinds of losses they can suffer if not adequately protected.
Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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storage
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semiconductors
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socs
Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.
Financial services sector remains top DDoS target, Akamai reports
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Akamai Technologies' latest report reveals financial services are the prime target for Layer 3 and 4 DDoS attacks for the second year in a row, making up 34% of incidents.
Financial losses from NZ cybercrime rise to $6.8m in Q224
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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scams
New Zealand cybercrime losses surge to $6.8 million in Q2 2024, with unauthorised access incidents skyrocketing to $3.6 million, NCSC data shows.
Selling ransomware breaches: Four trends spotted on the RAMP forum
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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opinion
Ransomware operators are increasingly targeting US, French, and Brazilian firms through the underground RAMP forum, leveraging unauthorised access to amplify cyberattacks.
Report: 80% of critical infrastructure hit by email breaches
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
A new OPSWAT report reveals 80% of critical infrastructure organisations faced email security breaches last year, urging a zero-trust security approach.
Lenovo & SentinelOne team up to boost global PC security
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
Lenovo teams up with SentinelOne to integrate AI-driven Singularity Platform security in new and existing devices, enhancing cyber resilience globally.
Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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physical security
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apm
World Patient Safety Day is a timely reminder of the threat hackers and cyber-criminals pose to the country's most vulnerable.
Lenovo & SentinelOne partner to boost AI-driven security
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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edr
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cybersecurity
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lenovo
Lenovo partners with SentinelOne to embed AI-driven cyber protection into worldwide devices, integrating Singularity Platform into ThinkShield and launching new MDR service.