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Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky warns that supply chain attacks and IT outages could escalate in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in key technologies and infrastructure.
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Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.
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Kiteworks predicts key cybersecurity trends for 2025

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Kiteworks forecasts 12 key cybersecurity trends for 2025, highlighting the urgency of protecting sensitive data amid rising threats and regulatory pressures.
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UK urged to prioritise reform against cyber attack risks

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Cyber experts are urging UK ministers to act on reforms as the risk of cyber attacks on national infrastructure is increasingly underestimated.
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Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.
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Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company

Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.
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Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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The ongoing cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has sparked alarm over the vulnerability of healthcare systems to ransomware threats.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.
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Akamai enhances Guardicore for AWS with agentless support

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Akamai has expanded its Guardicore Segmentation solution for AWS, enhancing Zero Trust capabilities amid rising cybersecurity threats, including ransomware.
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KnowBe4 unveils AI-focused HRM+ for human risk management

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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KnowBe4 has launched HRM+, a human risk management platform to tackle cybersecurity risks in the AI era, following its acquisition of Egress.
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Microsoft Power Pages misconfigurations expose NHS data

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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A report reveals that misconfigured settings in Microsoft Power Pages have exposed the sensitive data of millions, including over 1.1 million NHS employees.
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Exclusive Networks partners with Druva for SaaS data protection

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Exclusive Networks has partnered with Druva to enhance SaaS data protection in EMEA, introducing advanced security solutions amid rising cyber threats.
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OpenText reveals 2024 nastiest malware, LockBit leads list

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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OpenText's 'Nastiest Malware of 2024' list highlights LockBit as the top ransomware threat amid rising cybercrime targeting critical infrastructure.
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ReliaQuest warns of ongoing threat from credential abuse

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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ReliaQuest's new report reveals credential abuse is rampant, with alerts for compromised accounts reaching 75% of all issues reported in Q3 2024.
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Canadian & Turkish authorities arrest cybercriminal duo

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Canadian and Turkish authorities have arrested two cybercriminals linked to a global campaign that compromised data from over 100 organisations.
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AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.
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New report reveals persistent API security breaches risk

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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A new Traceable AI report reveals 57% of organisations have suffered API breaches, highlighting significant flaws in current security measures.
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One in eight in UK faces online account security breaches

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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A study by Thales reveals that one in eight UK residents has faced online account breaches, highlighting a significant lack of cybersecurity awareness.
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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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University of Manchester strengthens cybersecurity measures

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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The University of Manchester has adopted Tanium's XEM platform to enhance cybersecurity following a major data breach, gaining control over 40,000 endpoints.