Cyber attacks stories - Page 31

KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.

Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.

Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.

SentinelOne has enhanced its Purple AI security analyst capabilities by integrating with major third-party products, boosting threat detection and response.

As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.

A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.

Teleport has unveiled its Teleport 17 update, enhancing access control for large enterprises facing rising cloud security challenges amidst increasing breaches.

A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.

A recent KnowBe4 report reveals that robust security awareness training reduces data breaches, showing firms with it are 8.3 times less likely to suffer incidents.

Cybersecurity firm Trellix has revamped its Xtend Partner Program to enhance growth and profitability, introducing new training resources and support for partners.

BlackFog and Carahsoft have teamed up to deliver AI-driven ransomware protection to government agencies, enhancing cybersecurity for the public sector.

A recent report from Delinea reveals that nearly half of security leaders prioritise safeguarding credentials as identity threats surge ahead of 2025.

As experts forecast 2025's cybersecurity trends, organisations are urged to enhance their defences against evolving AI-driven threats and embrace unified security solutions.

Semperis has launched Lightning Intelligence, a new security tool to assess posture across multi-forest Active Directory and Entra ID, aiding in identity attack prevention.

Kaspersky has unveiled three new courses aimed at bolstering cybersecurity skills through its Automated Security Awareness Platform, addressing rising cyber threats.

Perforce unveils a DORA Fact Sheet as the European Union prepares to enforce the Digital Operations Resilience Act from 17 January 2025, impacting firms globally.

The UK government is consulting on a plan to ban ransomware payments by public sector bodies, amid rising cyberattacks, particularly in healthcare.

Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.

Commvault has unveiled a new automated Active Directory forest recovery feature, enhancing cyber resilience against rising ransomware threats.

A new analysis by IDS-INDATA reveals a 50% surge in cyber attacks on the manufacturing sector, driven by outdated tech and complex supply chains.