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Cyber Threats stories - Page 8

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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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StarHub & Singapore Police launch campaign to combat scams
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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StarHub and the Singapore Police Force launch a campaign with Scam Masterclasses to combat rising cyber threats, aiming to educate and protect the public.
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CrowdStrike report reveals rise in cyber threats & intrusions
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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financial systems
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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government
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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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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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network security
Sophos has launched Sophos Customer Success, offering tailored support and resources to maximise customers' cybersecurity investments, enhancing protection against threats.
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How government support can bolster business cybersecurity
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK’s new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.
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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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cloud security
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healthtech
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 unveils its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to protect against emerging AI threats and ensure safe AI integration in businesses.
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Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Hackers have attacked Paris’s Grand Palais Olympics venue and museums, blocking financial data systems and demanding cryptocurrency ransom, exacerbating security concerns during Paris 2024.
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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.
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Assured Data Protection partners with KHIPU Networks for SMEs
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
Assured Data Protection and KHIPU Networks partner to deliver cost-effective, enterprise-grade disaster recovery and data protection services to UK and South African SMEs.
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Size determines type & frequency of email threats to businesses
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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New research from Barracuda shows larger firms face more lateral phishing threats, while smaller companies are hit harder by external phishing and extortion.