SecurityBrief UK - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers

Data breach stories - Page 17

Techday 095a24f663321a0ea5e6

A10 Networks enhances AI solutions for cyber resilience

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
#
hybrid cloud
#
breach prevention
#
genai
A10 Networks is enhancing its security and AI solutions to help organisations manage cyber risks and optimise IT infrastructure amid rising threats.
Techday edc2c24a3efe87ee72da

Secuvy launches advanced features to boost data security

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
#
data protection
#
encryption
#
cloud security
Secuvy has launched innovative features to enhance data security, targeting insider threats and streamlining compliance for organisations.
Techday 126d3eeefcd636f568e9

RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
#
ransomware
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
breach prevention
Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
Techday 3ed1eb0f7857c8a24d6c

WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
#
firewalls
#
endpoint protection
#
phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
Techday f8fae939f14f732693db

Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
#
ransomware
#
phishing
#
advanced persistent threat protection
A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.
Techday 106846b7c3fa0ceb10dc

Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
#
firewalls
#
network security
#
mfa
A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.
Techday e39ba9680c25eeee17f2

Intelliworx warns SMBs of evolving cyber threat landscape

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
Intelliworx warns SMBs of rising cyber threats, including evil twin attacks and cryptojacking, stressing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Techday 26054b28a9300b9dc4e3

IGEL unveils new service to recover from cyber attacks swiftly

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
#
saas
#
ransomware
#
endpoint protection
IGEL has launched IGEL for Business Continuity, a subscription service aimed at helping organisations swiftly recover from cyber attacks on Windows endpoints.
Techday 027f6c9420a73e104a8a

KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee hiring scam

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
#
malware
#
uc
#
hcm
KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee scam; firm thwarted a sophisticated cyber-attack just 25 minutes after a fraudulent hire accessed company systems.
Innes muir 22

How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
#
ransomware
#
semiconductors
#
siem
Mid-sized businesses under cyber-attack pressure look to Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to bridge security and staffing gaps, navigating an evolving threat landscape.
Techday 79bc882c7480d4a3f609

Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
#
ransomware
#
crypto
#
blockchain
Trustwave's latest reports unveil growing cryptocurrency and ransomware threats in financial services, highlight the urgency of combating phishing-as-a-service and insider threats.
Techday 01a43059e5ad4807138e

BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security

Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
#
dr
#
breach prevention
#
risk & compliance
BigID and Cohesity expand their partnership to bolster data security and risk management in backup processes, enhancing visibility and control over sensitive data.
Techday 79320ed8dbabf02e7b35

A third of companies hit by data breach amid rising concerns

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
#
saas
#
physical security
#
breach prevention
A report by AppOmni reveals that one third of companies suffered a data breach this year, amid rising generative AI concerns and declining SaaS confidence.
Techday 79175fe8db3e5b81c961

Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
#
cx
#
martech
#
advanced persistent threat protection
Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.
Techday 4e40d5ab42539344de08

NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats

Fri, 9th Aug 2024
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.
Techday 0ee6634010e2c957c35b

Life360 breach exposes 442,000 users: experts warn of API vulnerabilities

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
#
mfa
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
breach prevention
Life360 suffers major data breach exposing personal information of 442,519 users. API flaw also affects Tile, leading to sensitive data theft and extortion attempt.
Techday 7f19b22b8261636fa49e

AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
#
encryption
#
mfa
#
advanced persistent threat protection
A five-month data breach at AT&T has exposed the information of all customers within that period, highlighting urgent cybersecurity challenges in the telecom sector.
Techday fc818680154ae774dd53

New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
#
mfa
#
breach prevention
#
data breach
ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for compromising 33 million Twilio users' phone numbers via the Authy 2FA app, sparking major security concerns.
Techday 6e587876e8c10b635103

Half of IT professionals uncertain of devices on their networks

Fri, 5th Jul 2024
#
network infrastructure
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
Half of IT pros believe unknown devices are on their networks, posing high risks, finds ACDS survey. Over two-thirds faced multiple data breaches in two years.
Techday 06ddfe8517da9c907719

Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
#
phishing
#
email security
#
breach prevention
Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.