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ReliaQuest links manufacturing breach to Scattered Spider

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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An investigation by ReliaQuest reveals a significant cyber intrusion on a manufacturing firm, attributed to Scattered Spider, amid rising ransomware threats.
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Trustwave highlights rising eCommerce threats in retail sector

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Trustwave's latest SpiderLabs report reveals a surge in cyber threats to the retail sector, urging heightened vigilance as the holiday shopping season approaches.
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KnowBe4 launches free module to secure the hiring process

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity training module to bolster security during hiring, following a thwarted breach by a North Korean hacker.
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Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.
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Acumen Cyber expands into Ireland with new appointments

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Acumen Cyber expands into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with new team members, aiming for top five in managed security by 2028.
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IriusRisk unveils Jeff: AI tool for threat modelling images

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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IriusRisk has launched Jeff: AI Assistant, an innovative tool that generates threat models from images, aiming to streamline cybersecurity processes.
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ReliaQuest report reveals new cloud phishing tactics

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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ReliaQuest's latest report uncovers cyber attackers' exploitation of cloud environments, revealing alarming phishing tactics and vulnerabilities in APIs.
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Fortinet report: 70% of staff lack cybersecurity awareness

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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A Fortinet report reveals 70% of organisations believe employees lack cybersecurity awareness, highlighting growing concerns over AI-driven threats.
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Logpoint appoints Frank Koelmel as Chief Revenue Officer

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Logpoint has named Frank Koelmel as its new Chief Revenue Officer, further solidifying its foothold in the European cybersecurity market.
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Turning uncertainty into a power: How threat hunters can benefit from productive paranoia

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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As economic and cyber threats rise, European IT professionals embrace 'productive paranoia' to enhance security through human intelligence and AI.
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Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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Proofpoint uncovers 'Voldemort' malware linked to TA415

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Researchers at Proofpoint have unveiled a sophisticated malware campaign named 'Voldemort', linked to the TA415 threat group, targeting over 70 organisations worldwide.
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CrowdStrike partners with Omnissa for enhanced security

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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CrowdStrike partners with Omnissa to enhance real-time threat detection and remediation for digital workspaces, addressing hybrid work complexities.
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Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A joint advisory from international agencies warns of Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors using brute force tactics for credential compromise.
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US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.
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Cybersecurity experts urge enhanced defence strategies

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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As Cyber Awareness Month highlights ongoing risks, experts urge businesses to adopt stronger cybersecurity measures and improve employee training to combat evolving threats.
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VIPRE earns 'Strategic Leader' status in 2024 AV report

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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VIPRE has been named a 'Strategic Leader' by AV-Comparatives for its endpoint solutions, scoring full marks against various cyberattack scenarios.
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Eurosystem reports 580% revenue boost with Cubbit deal

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Eurosystem has chosen Cubbit's geo-distributed cloud storage, boosting storage services revenue by 580% and enhancing data resilience across Italy.
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RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
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Zscaler report reveals rise in global ransomware attacks

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Zscaler's 2024 Ransomware Report reveals an 18% global rise in incidents, with a record $75 million ransom linked to the Dark Angels group.