Cyber attacks stories - Page 45

A Coalition study reveals 87.6% of UK's mid-sized business IT leaders have faced cyber-attacks, voicing concerns about current insurance offerings' efficacy.

As global tensions rise, state-sponsored cyber attacks on critical infrastructure could disrupt daily life, from power cuts to stolen personal data.

Experts warn of escalating cyber threats from AI, urging immediate action for AI safety as the UK launches the Inspect platform to ensure secure AI innovation.

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.

Midmarket firms can maximise AI success by adopting strategic approaches, mitigating risks, and leveraging expert partnerships to ensure effective and secure implementation.

Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GrimResource, a new attack technique exploiting the Microsoft Management Console, allowing full code execution with minimal security alerts.

Kaspersky introduces a Windows digital forensics course to empower InfoSec professionals with essential skills in detecting and analysing digital evidence.

Logpoint appoints Gitte Hemmingsen as SVP of People and Culture, aiming to boost workforce engagement and attract top cybersecurity talent under new CEO Mikkel Drucker.

Semperis secures USD $125m funding from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital, bolstering its executive team with three new hires to drive global growth and innovation.

Australian managed service providers (MSPs) are grappling with AI integration, cybersecurity threats, compliance, and competition while looking to vendors for support in 2024.

IRONSCALES has launched its GPT-powered Phishing Simulation Testing tool to enhance employee cybersecurity training.

Cloudflare's latest report warns that EU firms are dangerously unprepared for increasing cyber threats; only 29% feel equipped to defend against attacks.

Cybersecurity firm Panaseer forecasts that SEC reports may see up to 2,600 mentions of NIST in 2024, a significant increase driven by new SEC rules enforcing detailed cybersecurity disclosures.

A recent ransomware attack on Southern Water by Black Basta highlights the mounting threat to U.K. critical infrastructure, prompting urgent calls for robust cybersecurity measures.

Semperis unveils Delegation Manager, an Active Directory tool to combat cyber threats by offering granular control of permissions, reducing over-privileged accounts.

Acronis launches Acronis XDR, a comprehensive, AI-driven cybersecurity platform for MSPs, expanding beyond endpoint protection to address complex cyber threats.

Zscaler partners with Google and NVIDIA to advance Zero Trust security and AI-driven cyber defence, unveiled at Zenith Live 2024, bolstering threat detection and data protection.

Businesses must assess cloud network readiness and connectivity requirements before deploying Generative AI, or face major security and operational risks.

As cyber threats grow more complex, organisations turn to Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) for scalable, expert-led protection, leveraging cloud-based solutions to fortify defences and ensure compliance.