Cyber Threat stories - Page 54

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.

Arctic Wolf's 2024 Human Risk Behaviour Report reveals alarming security practices among IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand, with over two-thirds reusing passwords.

CrowdStrike has appointed Louis Tague as Vice President of Sales for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth in the cybersecurity market.

As Cyber Security Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge organisations to bolster defenses against the rising threats of ransomware and phishing attacks.

WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.

Cequence Security has posted a remarkable 117% year-on-year growth in annual recurring revenue, driven by significant client acquisitions and industry recognition.

A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.

Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs warns of rising cyber threats ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, targeting voters and electoral processes.

Cequence Security has appointed Randolph Barr as Chief Information Security Officer to bolster its API security strategy and enhance customer confidence.

A survey reveals that Global CISOs are prioritising visibility into data-in-motion amidst rising cyber threats and a projected USD $215 billion spend in 2024.

Secure Code Warrior's new study reveals that under 4% of developers are engaged in Secure-by-Design upskilling, despite critical sectors showing strong security postures.

WatchGuard's Q2 2024 Internet Security Report reveals new malware threats dominating the landscape, with 74% targeting Chromium-based browsers.

BlackFog has been honoured with the title of 'AI-based Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year' at the 2024 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards for its ADX technology.

Orro has launched a new division, Orro Critical Infrastructure, to enhance Operational Technology services for critical infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand.

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge businesses to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat evolving threats and enhance their security measures.

A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.

Pillar Security's latest report reveals alarming vulnerabilities in GenAI applications, with attackers achieving a 90% success rate in data leaks.

A recent Microsoft report reveals that the education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks, highlighting serious security concerns.

Mandiant Consulting's Jurgen Kutcher warns of evolving cyber threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and the transformative role of AI in both attacks and defences.