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Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.
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Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
Google Cloud Security's latest report reveals a surge in cloud data threats, with actors refining tactics for data exfiltration and identity exploitation.
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Tenable predicts cybersecurity trends shaping 2025 landscape

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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risk & compliance
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Tenable has unveiled vital cybersecurity trends for 2025, warning organisations to adapt to the expanding threat landscape and rising data breach costs.
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Hackuity partners with Wiz to bolster cloud security efforts

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Hackuity has teamed up with Wiz to join the Wiz Integration Network, enhancing cloud risk management and improving vulnerability oversight for clients.
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Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.
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Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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ransomware
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NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.
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Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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siem
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cloud security
Kaspersky has unveiled major upgrades to its Security Information and Event Management solution, aiming to boost productivity amid escalating cyber threats.
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CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike unveils its Insider Risk Services, a new strategy to tackle insider threats, amid rising costs of USD $16.2 million for organisations.
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Dragos & Yokogawa partner to boost industrial security

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Dragos and Yokogawa Electric have partnered to bolster global industrial cybersecurity by integrating Dragos's platform with Yokogawa's CENTUM VP system.
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Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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breach prevention
A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.
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Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.
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Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Dragos has partnered with Yokogawa to enhance cybersecurity in industrial settings, focusing on improved IT and OT network insights amid digital transformation.
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Hackuity partners with Wiz to enhance cloud security

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Hackuity has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud security, enabling seamless integration to better manage vulnerabilities and prioritise critical threats.
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CrowdStrike launches new service to combat insider threats

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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CrowdStrike has unveiled its Insider Risk Services, designed to tackle the rising costs of insider threats averaging USD $16.2 million annually.
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A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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As experts forecast 2025's cybersecurity trends, organisations are urged to enhance their defences against evolving AI-driven threats and embrace unified security solutions.
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Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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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.
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Acronis appoints Gerald Beuchelt as new CISO

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Acronis has appointed Gerald Beuchelt as its new Chief Information Security Officer to lead global security strategy and enhance cyber protection efforts.
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Mandiant reveals details of major Ivanti VPN vulnerability

Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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vpns
Mandiant unveils a critical zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances, exploited since December 2024 by a suspected China-linked group.
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Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics

Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
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payment technologies
Cybersecurity experts report a sharp rise in phishing attacks in 2024, with 94% of organisations affected and AI tactics in 67.4% of incidents.
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Trend Micro warns of AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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email security
Trend Micro's 2025 predictions report warns of AI-driven cyber threats, highlighting risks from digital twins and deepfake technologies that could enable identity fraud.