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Threat Landscape stories - Page 25

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Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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OPSWAT to launch global cybersecurity training bootcamp in 2024, elevating protection for critical infrastructure.
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Small businesses targeted by cyber criminals for data

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Crime groups will increasingly sell access to breached smaller businesses so attackers can scam consumers. .
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ESET report exposes rise of AI attacks & Android spyware

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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ESET's latest report highlights an environment riddled with significant security incidents, AI-themed attacks and Android spyware cases.
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CrowdStrike surpasses $1 billion sales milestone with Optiv partnership

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, in cooperation with its strategic partner Optiv, has passed $1 billion in global sales.
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Mobile banking malware threat surges globally, says Zimperium report

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Global mobile banking malware threats significantly rise, with 1,800 banking apps targeted in 2023, says Zimperium report.
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Rapid7 partners with Duo for strategic distribution in New Zealand

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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New Zealand's cybersecurity expenditure could boost as Rapid7 appoints Duo, a branch of Sektor, for strategic distribution.
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Holiday shopping season sees seven-fold rise in retail fraud

Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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Retail fraud surged almost seven-fold during the festive shopping period, alerting to growing cyber risks, says a study.
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Retail fraud surges 700% during 2023 holiday season, Cequence reveals

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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customers
Cybercriminals' new strategy resulted in a 700% hike in retail fraud during the 2023 holiday season, warns Cequence.
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Imperva forecasts 2024 cybersecurity challenges and evolving threat landscape

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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Imperva predicts GenAI's growing influence in cybersecurity, posing a shifting threat landscape, with a looming need for novel security strategies by 2024.
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Fortune 500 firm wins International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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An undisclosed Fortune 500 firm has triumphed in the International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023, a global cybersecurity contest.
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Trustwave reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing in new study

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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manufacturing
Trustwave uncovers significant cyber threats to the manufacturing sector, including email-borne malware and server exploits.
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Public sector has misplaced confidence in cybersecurity

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Public sector organisations display an alarming overconfidence in their cybersecurity abilities, a Check Point survey has revealed.
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Report shows daily cyber threats on the rise in 2023

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports a near-3% rise in daily cyber threats in 2023, with new tactics and threats emerging.
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2024 set to bring uncertainty when it comes to cybersecurity

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Darren Humphries, Acora's CISO, discusses cybersecurity challenges in 2024, spotlighting AI threats and strategies.
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Six key trends set to impact infrastructure & operations

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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commerce systems
Gartner has identified six key trends predicted to shape infrastructure and operations in the next 12 to 18 months.
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Surge in malicious emails using Adobe InDesign, warns cybersecurity firm

Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Barracuda has warned of a 30-fold rise in phishing attacks via Adobe InDesign-linked emails.
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The risks and rewards of AI: A Year After ChatGPT's Rise

Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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We can't put the AI genie back in the bottle, nor should we want to. What we need to do is harness its power for good.
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Why you should create a physical security standard for your company

Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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By bridging the gap between cyber and physical defence, organisations are better equipped to face an ever-evolving threat landscape.
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Veritas Technologies named leader in Worldwide Cyber-Recovery by IDC MarketScape

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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Veritas Technologies affirmed as the leading player in IDC MarketScape's Worldwide Cyber-Recovery 2023 Vendor Assessment.
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Cohesity named a Leader in IDC MarketScape Cyber Recovery 2023 Vendor Assessment

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Cohesity has been recognised as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2023 Vendor Assessment.