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Cyber Threats stories - Page 53

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Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.
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Ripple20 threat has potential for 'vast exploitation', ExtraHop researchers find
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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One in three IT environments vulnerable to Ripple20 cyber threat, says ExtraHop. Attackers can exploit 19 vulnerabilities in the Treck networking stack.
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Ripple20 threat could affect 35% of all IT environments – ExtraHop
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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The vulnerabilities have the potential to ‘ripple’ through complex software supply chains, enabling attackers to steal data or execute code.
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COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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According to the company’s annual mid-year roundup report, Trend Micro blocked 8.8 million COVID-19 related threats, nearly 92% of which were email-based.
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Misinformation on the rise, organisations consider how best to respond
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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neustar
Increase in misinformation and fake domains leads organisations to perceive the threat level as 'very significant', says new report.
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Cyber threats on the rise for industrial control systems, new research finds
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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claroty
Industrial control system (ICS) vulnerabilities are increasing due to remote access, says a report by The Claroty Research Team.
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CrowdStrike uncovers key cybersecurity findings following COVID-19
Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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Businesses worldwide prioritize cybersecurity investment amid remote working surge, with technology budgets expected to rise.
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Cyber threat intelligence reaching maturity in organisations worldwide
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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threat intelligence
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A SANS Institute survey reveals that cyber threat intelligence (CTI) is maturing globally, with 49% of organisations having dedicated CTI teams.
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Altering the actions of an attacker
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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Jim Cook of Attivo Networks explains how cyber deception outwits attackers, altering the economics of cybercrime.
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A security by design approach for cybersecurity
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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risk & compliance
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Your website faces attacks from nefarious elements with financial gain and industrial sabotage high on their list of motivations.
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Cybercriminals after money more than anything else - Verizon report
Wed, 27th May 2020
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Of all the things cybercriminals aim to accomplish in their illicit activities, money still takes centre stage.
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Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems
Mon, 25th May 2020
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COVID-19 may have changed the way many people work, but this doesn’t have to mean companies must accept lower levels of security.
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Trustwave report highlights biggest cybersecurity trends of today
Mon, 27th Apr 2020
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As organisations transition to the cloud, Trustwave's new report shows a doubling in cloud service attacks, marking a significant shift in cyber threats.
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MailGuard warns against extortion phishing emails
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
MailGuard has highlighted dangerous email scams following its interception of a large run of extortion phishing emails that demand a ransom payment in bitcoin.
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Evasive malware reaches record levels - WatchGuard report
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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malware
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network infrastructure
Evasive malware is at an all-time high, with WatchGuard's Q4 2019 report revealing it now constitutes two-thirds of all detections.
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Companies not utilising threat hunters correctly – study
Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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ThreatQuotient study reveals confusion over the role of threat hunters, with many teams focusing on reactive processes.
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Symantec updates endpoint security offering
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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endpoint protection
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edr
The Symantec Endpoint Security (SES) brings automated assistance with security management to evaluate risks and take action to secure their organisation.
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Sophos launches managed threat response service
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Sophos debuts its Managed Threat Response service, offering a fully managed 24/7 threat hunting, detection, and response capability for organisations.
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NZ's global alliances put it at risk for cyber attacks, expert says
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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New Zealand faces a high risk of cyber attacks due to its membership in the five-eyes alliance, says tech security expert.
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Vietnam cybersecurity market to reach USD$215 million
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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cybersecurity
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software development
The cybersecurity market in Vietnam is projected to hit USD$215 million by the end of 2023 amid rising cyber threats and digitalisation, says Ken Research.