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Cyber Threats stories - Page 56

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Ransomware attacks over SSL increase by 500%, Zscaler report shows
Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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Cyber criminals have targeted the healthcare industry the most in 2020, with 1.6 billion SSL based threats, according to a report by Zscaler.
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Four security threats affecting FSIs in 2020
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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The 2020 Future Cyber Threats report by Accenture highlights six extreme threats to the global financial services sector. Here are four of them.
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Security teams turn to next-gen automation to cope with threats
Sat, 31st Oct 2020
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The majority of security operation centres are turning to AI and machine learning tools to combat cyber attacks, says Micro Focus study.
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Gartner names ThreatQuotient a representative vendor for SOAR
Mon, 12th Oct 2020
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The company is listed in Gartner’s 2020 Market Guide for Security Orchestration, Automation and Response Solutions.
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How are industrial enterprises faring with the rise of cyber threats?
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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The majority of industrial enterprises have experienced an increase in cyber threats since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a report from Claroty.
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Evolving threat landscape top priority for security and risk leaders
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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COVID-19 has highlighted new threat vectors, leading organisations to invest in agile security solutions, says Gartner survey.
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SMBs in SEA region threatened by vastly increasing rates of cryptomining
Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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Cryptomining is a growing threat to SMBs in Southeast Asia, with 1.7 million mining malware threats detected by Kaspersky in H1 2020.
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Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.
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Ripple20 threat has potential for 'vast exploitation', ExtraHop researchers find
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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One in three IT environments vulnerable to Ripple20 cyber threat, says ExtraHop. Attackers can exploit 19 vulnerabilities in the Treck networking stack.
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Ripple20 threat could affect 35% of all IT environments – ExtraHop
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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The vulnerabilities have the potential to ‘ripple’ through complex software supply chains, enabling attackers to steal data or execute code.
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COVID-19 related email threats pose huge risk in 2020
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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According to the company’s annual mid-year roundup report, Trend Micro blocked 8.8 million COVID-19 related threats, nearly 92% of which were email-based.
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Misinformation on the rise, organisations consider how best to respond
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Increase in misinformation and fake domains leads organisations to perceive the threat level as 'very significant', says new report.
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Cyber threats on the rise for industrial control systems, new research finds
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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Industrial control system (ICS) vulnerabilities are increasing due to remote access, says a report by The Claroty Research Team.
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CrowdStrike uncovers key cybersecurity findings following COVID-19
Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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Businesses worldwide prioritize cybersecurity investment amid remote working surge, with technology budgets expected to rise.
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Cyber threat intelligence reaching maturity in organisations worldwide
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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A SANS Institute survey reveals that cyber threat intelligence (CTI) is maturing globally, with 49% of organisations having dedicated CTI teams.
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Altering the actions of an attacker
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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Jim Cook of Attivo Networks explains how cyber deception outwits attackers, altering the economics of cybercrime.
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A security by design approach for cybersecurity
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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Your website faces attacks from nefarious elements with financial gain and industrial sabotage high on their list of motivations.
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Cybercriminals after money more than anything else - Verizon report
Wed, 27th May 2020
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Of all the things cybercriminals aim to accomplish in their illicit activities, money still takes centre stage.
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Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems
Mon, 25th May 2020
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zscaler
COVID-19 may have changed the way many people work, but this doesn’t have to mean companies must accept lower levels of security.
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Trustwave report highlights biggest cybersecurity trends of today
Mon, 27th Apr 2020
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As organisations transition to the cloud, Trustwave's new report shows a doubling in cloud service attacks, marking a significant shift in cyber threats.