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Cyber Threat stories - Page 30

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DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.
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New Zealand's place in global cyber defence - From medieval knights to cybercriminals

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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New Zealand faces mounting cyber threats from state-backed digital guerrilla warfare, urging urgent government action to safeguard critical infrastructure and national security.
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Building digital trust: Why Australian retailers must prioritise EMM

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Australian retailers face growing cyber threats; prioritising Enterprise Mobility Management is vital to protect customer data and maintain trust.
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Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake to cut storage costs

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake, cutting security data storage costs to under 10% and boosting threat detection with AI integration.
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Cyber threats surge with rise in infostealers & Linux attacks

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Cyber threats have surged with a 35% rise in infostealer attacks, a 56% increase in Linux server assaults, and more suspicious AWS login attempts reported recently.
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Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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Check Point Software Technologies has earned CREST accreditation for its penetration testing services, affirming its high standards in cybersecurity assurance.
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Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption

Sat, 19th Jul 2025
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Only 6% of SSH servers support post-quantum encryption, leaving vital data at risk amid growing quantum computing threats, finds Forescout research.
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Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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A report reveals 10% of employees cause 73% of cyber risks, urging firms to adopt targeted interventions over broad security training for better risk management.
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Ransomware attacks surge 63% in Q2 2025, healthcare hit hard

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Ransomware attacks rose 63% in Q2 2025, with healthcare hit hard, marking a record high for the quarter amid a surge in data theft methods.
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Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.
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SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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SquareX launches The Browser Security Field Manual, a guide tackling rising browser cyber threats with insights from CISOs at Arista Networks, Dyson and Expedia.
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Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
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Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.
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Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
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Bitdefender, Scale Computing partner to enhance edge security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Bitdefender and Scale Computing have partnered to offer a new cybersecurity solution enhancing edge and private cloud security with integrated threat protection.
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Vectra AI appoints Chua Hock Leng to lead APJ region growth

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Vectra AI has appointed Chua Hock Leng as Vice President and General Manager for APJ, driving growth and advanced threat detection in the region's cybersecurity market.
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Golden dMSA flaw in Windows Server 2025 exposes Active Directory

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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A critical flaw in Windows Server 2025's delegated Managed Service Accounts allows attackers to persistently access and control Active Directory environments, warns Semperis.
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Rubrik boosts AWS database security with DynamoDB, RDS tools

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Rubrik enhances AWS cloud security with new tools for Amazon DynamoDB and cyber resilience solutions for Amazon RDS, boosting data protection and recovery.
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Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.
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DevOps platforms see surge in outages & downtime in 2024 report

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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DevOps platforms like Jira and Azure DevOps saw notable surges in outages and security incidents in 2024, causing significant downtime and disruption globally.