Cyber Threat stories - Page 49

Research from Infoblox reveals ongoing exploitation of spoofed domains in malicious spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals.

A study by Six Degrees reveals AI-generated attacks are the top cybersecurity worry for 35% of UK SMEs heading into 2025, eclipsing traditional threats.

Microsoft has unveiled its January 2025 Patch Tuesday update, tackling a record 157 vulnerabilities, including eight critical zero-day flaws.

A study reveals UK manufacturing is facing a surge in AI-driven cyber threats, with a 50% rise in supply chain attacks now affecting 20% of businesses.

Dotlines UK has partnered with The Kenton Group to distribute Audra Security products, enhancing cybersecurity access for homes and small businesses across the UK.

Sophos has seen its Managed Detection and Response services grow by 37%, now safeguarding over 26,000 organisations worldwide amid rising cyber threats.

WatchGuard Technologies has acquired ActZero to enhance its Managed Detection and Response services, boosting cybersecurity capabilities for clients.

Exabeam has unveiled its New-Scale Security Operations Platform, enhancing SOC team productivity through Open API compatibility and eliminating tool fragmentation.

McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.

S-RM has partnered with Distology to expand its cyber incident response services, bolstering cybersecurity across the UK and Europe.

A Kaspersky study reveals that 46% of security professionals believe AI technologies now underpin most cyberattacks, transforming the threat landscape for businesses.

Kaspersky warns of rising risks from hacked NFC tags, urging users to stay vigilant against potential phishing and malware threats as NFC adoption grows.

CloudSEK's 2024 Threat Landscape Report reveals a staggering 994TB of data exfiltrated, with ransomware demands averaging over USD $2 million.

Kaspersky has achieved a groundbreaking 100% Total Accuracy Rating in SE Labs' 2024 cybersecurity tests, maintaining consistent excellence across all product ranges.

OPSWAT has acquired Fend, a cybersecurity firm, to expand its critical infrastructure protection capabilities, bolstering its data diode technology offerings.

Kaspersky has unveiled CookiePlus, a malware from North Korean hackers Lazarus, targeting nuclear and defence sectors amid threats of data theft.

Andrew Eva of Assured Data Protection predicts significant advancements in backup and cybersecurity by 2025, highlighting ransomware as a major threat.

ReliaQuest's new report reveals a surge in fake CAPTCHA pages used for malware distribution, with incidents nearly doubling from September to December 2024.

IRONSCALES has launched its Winter 2024 Release, introducing AI-driven features to bolster email security against advanced phishing threats.

Cognizant and Zscaler have strengthened their partnership to deliver an AI-enabled zero trust cloud security platform, enhancing enterprise cybersecurity.