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Cyber Threats stories - Page 53

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Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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malware
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
In December, Trickbot claimed the top spot as most prevalent malware, overtaking Formbook which was in first place in November 2021.
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CyberRes launches Galaxy, brings cyber threat intelligence to security execs
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Micro Focus' CyberRes has launched Galaxy, an immersive cyber threat experience to provide actionable intelligence for security executives.
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NormCyber delivers cyber and data protection with latest release
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
NormCyber launches smartbloc. managed service to provide businesses with complete control over cyber and data protection risks.
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Log4Shell zero day vulnerability most significant security threat of past decade
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
The Log4Shell zero day vulnerability has resulted in over 102 million exploitation attempts since its disclosure, says Imperva Research Labs.
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1 in 10 servers and web apps vulnerable to Log4Shell
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Only 70% of organizations have scanned for the Log4Shell vulnerability, leaving 10% of assessed assets vulnerable, warns cybersecurity firm Tenable.
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IDC: Digital transformation investments lead to increased cyber threats for APAC
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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predictions
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solar power
Cyber threat landscape in 2022: IDC predicts increased digital vulnerabilities, collaboration among threat actors, and rise of AI-powered cyber analytics.
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Beyond Identity joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
To be considered for MISA, organisations must be nominated by Microsoft and demonstrate integrations that support the goal of improving enterprise security.
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Heightened cyber threats this holiday season according to McAfee and FireEye
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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breach prevention
Australian enterprises targeted by cyber threats this holiday period, costing some over AUD$130,000, according to McAfee and FireEye research.
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Cohesity launches new Security Advisor feature to spot data threats
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The new feature helps reduce human errors and achieve a higher level of cyber resilience in customer environments.
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Attivo Networks brings ThreatDefend Platform to Aus market with new distie agreement
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Attivo Networks has chosen Exclusive Networks as its national distributor in Australia to meet growing demand in the region.
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Cybots launches AI-driven cybersecurity in ANZ region
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
Cybots, an AI-driven cybersecurity company, is entering the Australian and New Zealand market to help SMEs combat cyber crime.
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Massive increase in cyber threats since global pandemic - report
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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breach prevention
Increase in cyber threats during the pandemic puts organisations at risk as holiday season approaches, warns report.
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'Bait attacks' become go-to method for cyber criminals
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Over a third of global businesses are at risk of being targeted by a 'bait attack' within a month, warns Barracuda Networks.
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DDoS attacks become more severe, 'carpet bombing' poses major challenge
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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bandwidth
DDoS attacks reach unprecedented levels in Q3 2021, targeting digital infrastructure operators, says Link11. Attack frequency rises 17% from Q2.
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ExtraHop launches decryption support for Microsoft to halt advanced attacks
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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microsoft
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extrahop
ExtraHop has expanded decryption support for Microsoft authentication and application protocols, providing high fidelity detection of malicious activity.
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CrowdStrike extends Falcon Horizon support for Google Cloud
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike extends its Falcon Horizon support to Google Cloud, offering end-to-end security posture management and protection for multi-cloud environments.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CrowdStrike
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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ai
In this interview, we chat with CrowdStrike's Director of the Strategic Advisory Group for APJ, Scott Jarkoff.
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Zscaler report reveals attacks on tech companies up by 2,300%
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
There has been a 314% year-over-year increase in HTTPS threats from the start of 2021, according to new research from Zscaler.
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The threat model as a compass
Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Just like a compass, regularly reviewing the threat model keeps the CTI teams IR’s pointed in the right direction over time.
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Report: Organisations must be proactive, not reactive when it comes to security
Mon, 1st Nov 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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outage
83% of companies suffer business damage during the first day of an IT outage, according to new research from Netenrich.