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BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware
Malware

BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware

BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
UK public worries cyber warfare will be next major conflict
Artificial Intelligence

UK public worries cyber warfare will be next major conflict

Over 70% of the UK public see cyber warfare as imminent, with new research showing growing concern about cyberspace becoming the next battleground.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Cyber warfare stories

North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government
Malware

North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government

North Korean hackers have intensified phishing attacks on Ukrainian government bodies to gather strategic intelligence on the Russian invasion, Proofpoint reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
Unified Communications

Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms

Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools
Firewalls

Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools

Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Bitdefender uncovers the mysterious RedCurl ransomware group
Malware

Bitdefender uncovers the mysterious RedCurl ransomware group

Bitdefender has identified a new ransomware group named RedCurl, which has operated discreetly since 2018, utilising advanced cyber mercenary tactics.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes
Malware

Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes

Netflix's new miniseries Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro as a former president, ignites debate among experts over its portrayal of cyber warfare.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks
Ransomware

Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks

Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead
Encryption

Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead

Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon

The UK faces increasing cyber threats from China-backed group Volt Typhoon, jeopardising critical infrastructure and national security, warns Certes.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats
Multi-factor authentication

Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats

A coalition of global agencies warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting emerging tactics and unresolved vulnerabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
Malware

Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape

The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.

By Mina Mousa • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security
Network Infrastructure

Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security

Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare
Digital Transformation

UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare

Over half of the UK's IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to defend against cyber warfare, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Armis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
CrowdStrike to acquire Flow Security in cloud data security shake-up
AI Security

CrowdStrike to acquire Flow Security in cloud data security shake-up

CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity heavyweight, plans to acquire Flow Security, intensifying its leadership in cloud security and pioneering a platform that protects data in all states.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Indian digital systems face surge in hacktivist attacks 2024
Cybersecurity

Indian digital systems face surge in hacktivist attacks 2024

Research from CloudSEK reveals a staggering rise in politically motivated hacktivist cyberattacks on India, with over 4,000 incidents reported in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Cyber Security Act passed into law
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber Security Act passed into law

Australia's Parliament has passed the Cyber Security Act, mandating businesses to report ransomware payments within 72 hours to bolster national security.

By Dan Pearce • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024