Threat actors stories - Page 13
iboss unveils cybersecurity module to boost government DNS protection
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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siem
iboss reveals a Government Protective DNS Module seeking to safeguard government agencies from DNS cyber vulnerabilities by leveraging the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's protective DNS service.
Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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ddos
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partner programmes
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iam
Cloudflare's reports highlight the spike in DDoS attacks amid conflict in Palestine and Israel, and the growing security threats posed by 'shadow APIs'.
Shadow IT threatens corporate cybersecurity, new study reveals
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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it industry
The rise in remote working has increased shadow IT usage among employees, leading to 11% of all cyber incidents, according to Kaspersky.
2024 Cybersecurity Forecast highlights new trends & threats
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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supply chain
The 2024 Cybersecurity Forecast report by Security and Identity Cloud uncovers future security trends, highlighting the potent role of generative AI in enhancing cybersecurity and impending threats from 'shadow AI'.
Google Cloud launches tool to detect plaintext credentials for free
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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encryption
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
Google Cloud launches a secret discovery tool aimed at boosting organisation's security by detecting and monitoring plaintext credentials, part of its no-cost Sensitive Data Protection offering.
ESET uncovers malicious Python projects spreading via PyPI
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
ESET Research has discovered a series of malicious Python projects distributed via PyPI repository, introducing a customised backdoor into Windows, Linux systems, and stealing personal data.
Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Identity security giant, Okta, gears up to acquire 2022-born Spera Security, set to boost its identity threat detection capabilities and enrich its customer base with advanced technology.
Operation Triangulation: Undocumented iPhone hardware feature exposed
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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devops
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apm
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software development
Kaspersky's GReAT team has uncovered an undisclosed iPhone hardware feature used in Operation Triangulation attacks.
Surge in ransomware attacks surpasses yearly predictions
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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supply chain
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healthtech
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productivity
Unprecedented surge in global ransomware attacks in 2023 outstrips yearly prediction, according to NCC Group report.
Cloudflare reports 25% spike in global traffic & rise in cyber threats in 2023
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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it automation
Cloudflare reveals a 25% surge in global internet traffic and heightened cybersecurity threats in its 2023 report.
Holiday shopping season sees seven-fold rise in retail fraud
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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api
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cybercriminals
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cequence security
Retail fraud surged almost seven-fold during the festive shopping period, alerting to growing cyber risks, says a study.
Kaspersky exposes sophisticated proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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windows
Kaspersky uncovers a complex proxy Trojan targeting macOS systems; it is distributed through pirated software versions.
Retail fraud surges 700% during 2023 holiday season, Cequence reveals
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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api
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customers
Cybercriminals' new strategy resulted in a 700% hike in retail fraud during the 2023 holiday season, warns Cequence.
APAC retail sector hardest hit by cyberattacks due to insufficient funding
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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uc
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partner programmes
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kaspersky
APAC retail industry shows highest rate of cyberattacks in past 2 years due to poor cybersecurity investment.
AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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mfa
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crypto
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blockchain
Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
Ivanti research reveals escalating 'AI anxiety' in workforce
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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data privacy
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cloud services
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productivity
Ivanti research shows escalating 'AI anxiety' among workers fearing job losses, highlighting a need for clear AI strategies.
Report shows daily cyber threats on the rise in 2023
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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windows
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports a near-3% rise in daily cyber threats in 2023, with new tactics and threats emerging.
BlackBerry AI detects 70% surge in new malware attacks in Q3
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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healthtech
BlackBerry AI reveals a shocking 70% rise in new malware attacks in Q3, with nearly 3 new types detected per minute.
Hornetsecurity analysis reveals surge in email threats
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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email security
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microsoft
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amazon
Hornetsecurity's 2024 report shows a 144% surge in malicious web links in emails, with phishing remaining the top email threat.
NSFOCUS reveals alarming surge in DDoS attacks in 2022 report
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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ddos
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nsfocus
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cybercriminals
NSFOCUS's 2022 report reveals a worrying increase in DDoS attacks, with the frequency of terabit-level attacks rising to 40.