Cyber attacks stories - Page 53
CrowdStrike announces imminent launch of Charlotte AI & Falcon for IT
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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data protection
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rpa
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ai security
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike rolls out advanced security products, Charlotte AI and Falcon for IT, using generative AI to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
New Barracuda threat report reveals web apps exploitation methods
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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ddos
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data protection
The Threat Spotlight report by Barracuda Networks reveals a surge in cyberattacks exploiting web application security gaps, with over 18 billion attacks mitigated in 2023.
Businesses caught underprepared for Active Directory outages, Cayosoft reveals
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
A recent report by Cayosoft shows a lack of preparedness for Active Directory outages, potentially costing companies millions per day and risking severe operational disruption.
Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.
Hunter-killer malware surges by 333%, says Picus Red Report 2024
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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malware
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edr
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ai
The 2024 Picus Red Report reveals a 333% rise in Hunter-killer malware targeting and disabling security defences, reflecting a concerning escalation in cyber-attack strategies.
Commvault reports strong Q3 results with 11% revenue growth
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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commvault
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capital management
Data management giant Commvault reports an 11% YoY increase in Q3 total revenues at USD$216.8 million and a 17% rise in annual recurring revenue.
Cisco launches AI-driven enhancements for secure cloud networking
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ai
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cloud services
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cisco
Cisco unveilis new AI-driven, integrated security services aimed to simplify operations and bolster enterprise network management efficiency.
AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Acronis' H2 2023 Cyberthreats Report reveals a disturbing 222% rise in email attacks with AI-enhanced phishing impacting over 90% of organisations worldwide.
QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report
Sat, 10th Feb 2024
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Cybercriminals are increasingly employing quishing attacks, utilising malicious QR codes to target high-ranking officials and smaller businesses, reveals AI-native cloud email security platform, Abnormal Security.
Nine key cybersecurity trend predictions for 2024
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud security
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iam
When it comes to achieving effective cybersecurity, it's clear that the coming year will be a challenging one for organisations of all sizes.
Alarming surge in cyber attacks seen in Acronis report
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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supply chain
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healthtech
The Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2023 reveals a 222% rise in AI-driven email attacks in the year, underlining the need for more effective security solutions.
Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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digital entertainment
Avast blocked 10 billion cyberattacks in 2023, up 49% on the prior year, with cybercriminals deploying sophisticated methods including deepfake scams and exploiting PDF files and Google OAuth to steal user information.
Checkmarx reveals top cyberattack trends in January
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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application security
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Checkmarx reveals top January trends in supply chain cyberattacks, showing a rise in data theft, deceptive typosquatting, and malware injections.
Flare uncovers cyber threat landscape by Russian hackers
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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nato
Cybersecurity firm Flare exposes the escalating threat posed by initial access brokers on Russian hacking forums.
Akamai launches Content Protector to thwart scraping attacks in Asia-Pacific
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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application security
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physical security
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akamai
In response to growing malicious bot activity in Asia Pacific and Japan, tech giant Akamai Technologies unveils Content Protector, a new tool designed to mitigate scraping attacks while preserving beneficial traffic.
Cybersecurity alert for UK businesses on Safer Internet Day
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
On Safer Internet Day, Evolve Business Group underscores the importance of robust online security for businesses.
Check Point Infinity platform excels in Miercom's security benchmark tests
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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ai
Check Point Infinity Platform outshines rivals in Miercom's NGFW Security Benchmark 2024 report, registering an exceptional 99.8% block rate for Zero+1 day Malware.
SentinelOne acquires PingSafe, redefining cloud security in AI era
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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storage
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-powered security leader, SentinelOne, acquires cloud-native application protection firm PingSafe, marking a critical shift in cloud security dynamics.
Safer Internet Day: call to action from Ping Identity's chief architect
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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mfa
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passwordless
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ai
Patrick Harding, Chief Product Architect at Ping Identity, emphasises the importance of user-friendly, secure authentication methods like MFA and passwordless identification on Safer Internet Day, amidst rising cyber threats.
AI reshapes threat landscape for telcos, says EY report
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cloud services
EY's latest report warns that the emergence of generative AI intensifies cybersecurity challenges for telecom companies.