Cyber attacks stories - Page 86
AI succeeds where humans fail to identify biometrics spoofs
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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Computers are better than humans at identifying biometric spoofing attacks, with a 0% error rate, according to research by ID R-D.
Qualys Context XDR launched to rapidly identify threats
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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risk & compliance
Incident response and threat hunting teams need an accurate picture of their attack surface to maintain an effective security program, Qualys states.
Palo Alto Networks launches Nebula for network security
Thu, 10th Feb 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks has announced the upgrade of its PAN-OS software to help find the evasive, zero-day attacks.
Trend Micro helps uncover critical file sharing Samba bug
Thu, 10th Feb 2022
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Trend Micro discovers critical vulnerability in Samba file sharing protocol, advises urgent patching for affected organisations.
Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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phishing
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email security
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supply chain
Exploiting vulnerabilities was the top threat to SMBs in 2021, says CYREBRO's new report, which analysed over 310k alerts from its customers.
Nucleus Security teams up with Mandiant to enhance vulnerability management programs with threat intelligence
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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supply chain
Nucleus Security has entered into a strategic partnership with Mandiant, the leader in dynamic cyber defense and response.
Trend Micro blocks 94 billion threats in 2021
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Trend Micro blocked over 94 billion cyber threats in 2021, a 42% increase from the previous year, as attacks surged in the second half.
Cyberattacks against corporate networks increased 50% in 2021
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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Cyberattacks on corporate networks increased by 50% in 2021, with the education and research sector hit the hardest, according to Check Point Software.
Finance industry revealed as sector most under threat by cyber attacks
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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The finance industry has been revealed as the sector most under threat from cyber attacks, according to a new study released by Trellix.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - First update of the year from SonicWall
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
This week we start the first of our SonicWall IT Jam series, speaking with sales director ASEAN Sales SooHan Bai.
2021 open season for attackers as compromised data increases
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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data analytics
Ransomware attacks and data breaches soared in 2021, with a 17% increase in reported compromises. Totality Services offers tips to minimize risks.
More elusive and persistent - Kaspersky researchers uncover the third known firmware bootkit
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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Kaspersky discovers third case of firmware bootkit, MoonBounce, attributed to APT41 with sophisticated attack flow.
Insider threats costing organisations $15.4 million a year
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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Negligent insiders are the root cause of 56% of incidents while credential thefts have almost doubled and are the costliest to remediate.
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Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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supply chain
Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.
Protecting Australia's critical infrastructure with AI
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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Australia's critical infrastructure, including power grids, is under constant threat from cyber attacks, according to Darktrace's Tony Jarvis.
Kaspersky maps out supply chain resilience plans in APAC
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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Asia-Pacific region experiences a surge in digitalization but weak cybersecurity measures leave ICT supply chains vulnerable to cyber attacks, says Kaspersky.
ALPHV revealed as most advanced threat actor yet while ransomware attacks on the decline
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
Global cyber security and risk mitigation firm, NCC Group, has identified a considerable decrease in ransomware attacks in December 2021.
Enea identifies trends that will shape the mobile industry in 2022
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Nation states to increase mobile cyber attacks; new encryption protocols and edge clouds highlighted in report on mobile industry trends for 2022.
MSPs face growing challenges, automation and AIOps present a solution
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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MSPs are facing challenges from the pandemic and digital transformation, with pressure to deliver despite outages and cyber attacks, says LogicMonitor.
DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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DHL is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Software's 2021 Q4 Brand Phishing Report.