Cyber attacks stories - Page 23
Study finds 84% of severe cyber incidents use LOTL methods
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Bitdefender research reveals 84% of severe cyberattacks exploit common system tools like netsh.exe, evading traditional defences with LOTL methods.
UK businesses neglect printer security despite rising risks
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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data privacy
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education, learning & training
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sharp
Despite rising cyber threat awareness, only 14% of UK employees trained on security receive printer-specific training, leaving devices vulnerable.
Tenable to acquire Apex Security, bolstering AI risk control
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tenable plans to acquire Apex Security, enhancing its AI risk control and exposure management platform amid rising cyber threats from AI adoption.
Russian Market remains key player in cyber credential theft
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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saas
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malware
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cloud security
Russian Market remains pivotal in cyber credential theft, with over 136,000 alerts in 2024 for stolen credentials sold at just USD $2 each.
Radware launches real-time feeds to bolster cyber defences
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Radware has launched new real-time feeds, including Telegram Claimed Attacks and TLS Fingerprint Reputation, to enhance proactive cyber defence capabilities.
Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains
Fri, 30th May 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Recent cyberattacks targeting UK retailers and suppliers like M&S and Peter Green Chilled expose critical weaknesses in the nation's retail and supply chains.
Most high-traffic email domains still vulnerable to phishing
Fri, 30th May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
New research reveals 92% of the world's top email domains remain vulnerable to phishing due to inadequate DMARC enforcement, exposing businesses globally.
UK SMEs boost cyber security spend but wary over AI adoption
Fri, 30th May 2025
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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ai
A Bionic survey reveals 53% of UK SMEs boosted cyber security spend in 2024, yet many remain cautious about adopting AI in 2025 amid accuracy and knowledge concerns.
Small firms increase cybersecurity, eye AI adoption in 2025
Thu, 29th May 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
A survey reveals UK small firms boosted cyber security spending in 2024 and 74% plan to adopt AI in 2025, despite concerns over accuracy and regulation.
AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid
Thu, 29th May 2025
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ransomware
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pam
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phishing
A Delinea report reveals 69% of organisations faced AI-driven ransomware attacks in the past year, despite fewer victims paying ransoms.
Cybersecurity professionals set to gain new trauma support
Wed, 28th May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
The Chartered Institute of Information Security teams with PTSD Resolution to offer trauma therapy and mental health support to UK cybersecurity professionals from May 2025.
Zscaler named leader by Gartner & IDC for cloud security
Tue, 27th May 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Zscaler has been named a leader by Gartner and IDC for its cloud security and data loss prevention platforms, reinforcing its Zero Trust credentials.
Tenable One platform adds connectors & custom risk dashboards
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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data analytics
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cloud security
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socs
Tenable enhances its Tenable One platform with third-party data connectors and custom risk dashboards to unify cybersecurity insights for organisations.
Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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ransomware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.
Google DeepMind reveals new strategy to defend Gemini 2.5 AI
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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ai security
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llms
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cybersecurity
Google DeepMind has unveiled a new strategy to bolster Gemini 2.5 AI against indirect prompt injection attacks, enhancing its security and resilience.
Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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semiconductors
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.
Rubrik & Rackspace launch managed cyber recovery for clouds
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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devops
Rubrik and Rackspace have launched the Rackspace Cyber Recovery Service to help businesses quickly recover from ransomware in public cloud environments.
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost M365 security
Mon, 19th May 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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email security
Proofpoint is set to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting M365 security offerings for MSPs and SMBs globally, with the deal closing in H2 2025.
Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to boost MSP security reach
Mon, 19th May 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Hornetsecurity, boosting its AI-driven Microsoft 365 security services for MSPs and SMBs globally by 2025.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test
Mon, 19th May 2025
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endpoint protection
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devops
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apm
Kaspersky Endpoint Security has achieved 100% tamper protection in AV-Comparatives' April 2025 test, proving its unrivalled resilience on Windows 11 systems.