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Volume of targeted ransomware attacks continue to rise

Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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Organisations are detecting a decline in ransomware as the volume and impact of targeted attacks continue to rise.
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Radiflow teams up with CyCraft to harness the power of GenAI

Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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By harnessing the power of generative AI, this partnership unlocks detection and response capabilities for enterprise customers, MSSPs, and MDRs.
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New security vulnerabilities exploited en masse in 2023 - Rapid7

Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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Rapid7 released its 2023 Mid-Year Threat Review, which provides a detailed snapshot of the attack landscape in the first six months of this year.
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Three reasons why your smartphone needs security protection

Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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Research on Digital Payments revealed that Android smartphone is the most used device for online financial transactions in the region.
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Kaspersky releases latest report on APT trends for 2023

Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals key trends in Advanced Persistent Threats, including new threat actors and upgraded toolsets.
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Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats

Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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While attacks on diplomatic organisations are common, Cloaked Ursa focuses on the diplomats themselves more than the countries they represent, Unit 42 finds.
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Gartner recognizes Huawei for its network firewall solutions

Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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Huawei was recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights customer's choice for network firewalls for a third consecutive year.
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Kaspersky unveils methods behind Operation Triangulation campaign

Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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Kaspersky sheds light on spyware implant used in Operation Triangulation, targeting iOS devices with covert surveillance capabilities.
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China-affiliated APT groups behind most nation-state threat activity

Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Trellix has released its June 2023 CyberThreat Report, revealing the latest trends in cyber threats and espionage activities.
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Kaspersky discovers APT campaign targeting iOS devices

Tue, 6th Jun 2023
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Kaspersky researchers have uncovered an ongoing mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign targeting iOS devices with previously unknown malware.
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Kaspersky highlights main issues around industrial APT attacks

Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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Kaspersky warns that human factors and inadequate security measures are key contributors to the success of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) operations.
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Ransomware gangs increasingly 'professional' - WithSecure report

Fri, 26th May 2023
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Ransomware gangs are becoming more professional, offering specialized services to one another, according to a report by WithSecure.
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ESET shares key changes in world of advanced persistent threat activity

Thu, 11th May 2023
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ESET releases APT Activity Report, revealing China-aligned threat actors targeting Europe and Iran-aligned group deploying new backdoor in Israel.
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Cybersecurity partnership formed between ESET and Red Piranha

Thu, 4th May 2023
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The partnership between the two cybersecurity experts will streamline the process of integrating cybersecurity systems.
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Zero-day in Microsoft Windows used in Nokoyawa ransomware attacks

Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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It is very important for businesses to download the latest patch from Microsoft as soon as possible, and use other methods of protection.
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8.4% CAGR for DNS security market between 2023 and 2033: FMI

Tue, 21st Mar 2023
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According to Future Market Insights, the demand registered in the DNS security market will increase at a noteworthy CAGR of around 8.4% from 2023-2033.
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Gartner names Barracuda as Visionary in Magic Quadrant

Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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Gartner assessed 17 different vendors in the process, determining the most suitable vendors for cloud firewalls and firewall-as-a-service offerings.
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Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex

Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.
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Kaspersky researchers reveal worrying development of APT BlueNoroff

Wed, 4th Jan 2023
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Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the advanced persistent threat actor BlueNoroff recently added sophisticated new malware strains to its arsenal.
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Kaspersky predicts shifts in threat landscape to industrial control systems in 2023

Fri, 25th Nov 2022
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Kaspersky predicts a shift in advanced persistent threat (APT) activity against industrial organisations and OT systems in new industries and locations.