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Cyber Threat stories - Page 58

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Wiz & Expel partner to strengthen cloud security resilience

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Wiz partners with Expel to bolster cloud security resilience, integrating CNAPP with MDR services to enhance threat detection and response across cloud infrastructures.
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Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.
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Nozomi Networks & SEL partnership to boost cybersecurity

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Nozomi Networks and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories partner to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, offering advanced threat detection and compliance support.
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Cyber threats surge in gaming industry through 2024

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Akamai's data shows a surge in cyber threats aimed at the gaming industry in 2024, with bot activity, web attacks, and DDoS attacks reaching record highs.
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ReliaQuest reveals top malware threats in 2024 Q2 analysis

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report highlights a 51.9% surge in LummaC2 malware and a massive rise in Rust-based info stealers, with threats becoming ever more sophisticated.
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CrowdStrike report reveals rise in cyber threats & intrusions

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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CrowdStrike's 2024 Threat Hunting Report exposes sophisticated cyber threats from nation-state actors and eCrime groups, highlighting a 55% rise in hands-on-keyboard intrusions.
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Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.
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Beyond prevention: Why breach readiness is your cybersecurity lifeline

Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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As cyber threats evolve, breach prevention alone fails. ColourTokens Xshield advocates for 'breach readiness'—ensuring resilience and quick recovery post-attack.
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WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as UK & Ireland channel head

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as Head of Channel for UK and Ireland, aiming to strengthen partner relationships and expand its network amid rising cybersecurity demand.
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The impact of digital transformation on the financial services sector

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Digital transformation reshapes financial services, influencing recruitment and leveraging AI, automation, and cloud tech to meet evolving demands and mitigate risks.
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Pen testing must evolve to keep pace with telco threats

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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With cyber threats rising, telecoms are spending billions on defence, but it's not enough. Telcos must evolve their penetration testing to stay ahead.
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Rising deepfake threats prompt surge in biometric defences

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.
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Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.
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Sophos launches Customer Success to enhance cybersecurity support

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Sophos has launched Sophos Customer Success, offering tailored support and resources to maximise customers' cybersecurity investments, enhancing protection against threats.
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Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.
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Microsoft addresses 88 CVEs in this month's Patch Tuesday

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Security experts underscore the importance of immediate remediation for vulnerabilities to mitigate risks and protect organisational assets.
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Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-focused cybersecurity solutions

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Palo Alto Networks has launched its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-focused cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses from AI-related threats.
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Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
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AI evolution revolutionises cybersecurity, says Palo Alto Networks

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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AI's rapid growth is revolutionising cybersecurity and cybercrime. Palo Alto Networks' Misti Landtroop highlights how AI is reshaping threat detection and prevention.
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SentinelOne & Google Cloud strengthen cyber defence collaboration

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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SentinelOne and Google Cloud are enhancing their partnership to bolster enterprise cybersecurity, leveraging AI and shared telemetry data for improved threat detection and defence.