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Cyber attacks stories - Page 52

Marty edwards

Boardrooms on notice: Cybersecurity oversight more important than ever

Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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Amid prevalent cyber threats, the pivotal role of top-level executives in securing organisational integrity gets spotlit, as cybersecurity becomes a paramount concern in boardrooms.
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Cyber resilience vital for securing cyber insurance

Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
Evolving cybersecurity threats mount pressure on businesses, driving demand for cyber insurance and raising insurers' security expectations.
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Cybersecurity landscape shaped by PQC, AI & sustainability

Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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quantum computing
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Advances in quantum cryptography, AI, sustainability, infrastructure resilience and efforts to bridge the skill gap will drive cybersecurity in 2024.
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Asia Pacific firms face rising cyber threat, Dell report reveals

Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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advanced persistent threat protection
Dell's Global Data Protection Index reveals heightened cyber threat levels, with 57% of firms in the Asia Pacific reporting incidents that blocked data access; financial fallout doubles to an average of $1.4m per company.
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Hardware security modules market set to double by 2028

Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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encryption
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martech
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software development
The global HSMs market is set to rise from $1.2bn in 2023 to $2.3bn by 2028, driven by growing cyber threats, data security needs and digital transactions.
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Christmas marked by sophisticated cyberattacks on retailers

Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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bots
Cybercriminals utilised new tactics across wider timeframes to launch complex attacks on online retailers during the 2023 holiday season.
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Growing cyber crime rate boosts next-gen firewall market growth

Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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firewalls
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public cloud
Due to rising cyber crime, the next-gen firewall market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.48% between 2021 and 2028, per a Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence study.
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Telecoms face GenAI threats and skills shortage in 2024

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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edge computing
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genai
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data privacy
Telecoms battling GenAI security threats, grappling with skills shortage in 2024, warns EY report.
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Financial sector tops list for cyber attacks – report

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ransomware
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datacentre infrastructure
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phishing
Netwrix report identifies financial industry as prime cybercriminal target with 77% recording attacks in past year.
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5G network security market to reach $16 billion by 2028

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
A surge in cyber threats spurs 5G network security market's colossal growth to reach USD16 billion by 2028, a new study reveals.
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AppOmni experts warn of AI risks & mega breaches in 2024

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
AppOmni experts predict perilous 2024: AI misuse, chronic mega breaches, and new cyber weaponry loom large.
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ReasonLabs uncovers cashback scam in torrented video game files

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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malware
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gaming
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endpoint protection
Cybersecurity firm ReasonLabs exposes massive cashback scam in torrented video games, compromising user's personal information.
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AI's pivotal role in cybersecurity valued at $60.6bn by 2028

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionise cybersecurity with predicted global market growth to $60.6 billion by 2028.
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Egress experts predict wave of AI weaponisation in cyber threats for 2024

Wed, 27th Dec 2023
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phishing
Egress forecasts AI-powered cyber threats to soar in 2024, with cybercriminals exploiting artificial intelligence.
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EasyDMARC reveals alarming rise in suspicious email activity

Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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edutech
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phishing
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email security
EasyDMARC reports a concerning 75% increase in suspicious emails flagged by authentication systems between 2021 and 2023.
Mario sf(2)

Snowflake's 2024 cybersecurity outlook: What lies ahead?

Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
To establish a robust cybersecurity program, organizations must initially comprehend the evolving nature of the overall threat environment.
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How AI's impact will shape cybersecurity strategies in 2024

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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breach prevention
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llms
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ai
By understanding the security implications of AI, security teams will be well-placed to avoid the negative side effects that the technology could deliver.
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Surge in ransomware attacks surpasses yearly predictions

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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supply chain
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healthtech
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productivity
Unprecedented surge in global ransomware attacks in 2023 outstrips yearly prediction, according to NCC Group report.
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SEC vs. SolarWinds: A cybersecurity game changer for CISOs

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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application security
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
businesses must adapt by strengthening their security protocols and empowering CISOs to lead the charge in fortifying their organisation's cybersecurity resilience.
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AI advancements being exploited for email cyberattacks

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Cybercriminals are capitalising on the advancements in generative AI technology to conduct sophisticated email cyberattacks, says CISO of Abnormal Security.