Cyber attacks stories - Page 5

Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest reports a rising trend in 'quishing', a cyber attack targeting QR code users, with a 51% leap in incidents in September 2023.

Glasgow Caledonian University teams up with CyberArk for robust identity security amid increased cyber attack risks.

Threat intelligence expert Pascal Geenen says artificial intelligence is making it easier for criminals to access the tools of the trade.

Logpoint introduces the Vulnerability Monitoring Analyzer, an automated system to bolster cybersecurity and simplify patching processes for SAP systems. .

Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.

Nearly 50% of UK businesses suffered a cyber attack in 2023, marking a 9% rise from the previous year, says Hiscox.

Study reveals 42% of cyberattacks successfully penetrate Australian firms, indicating a reliance on reactive measures.

Nearly half of cyber attacks are successful against UK organisations, with a study revealing alarming vulnerabilities.

Fivetran earns respected HITRUST certification, underscoring its commitment to robust security of highly-sensitive data.

September saw record levels of ransomware attacks, according to NCC Group's September Threat Pulse, with 514 victims details released in leak sites.

The manufacturing industry is the biggest victim of a 400% YoY increase in IoT and OT malware attacks, as per Zscaler.

A new private email feature in Norton AntiTrack changes email addresses and removes hidden trackers to bolster online privacy.

Increases in ransomware, commercial off-the-shelf malware, and attacks against cloud service providers create new challenges for cybersecurity teams.

The study underscores the vital position of cybersecurity within organisations, with 67% of respondents listing it as their top focus area.

Cybersecurity firm Check Point has warned of an upswing in AI-powered cybercrime and state-sponsored hacktivism in 2024.

Delinea improves its Privilege Manager, bolstering identity-based cyberattack protection with focus on just-in-time access.

Check Point Horizon Playblocks automatically contains attacks and prevents them from spreading, all powered by collaboration between people, processes and tech.

Cybersecurity awareness remains a hot topic, and users are increasingly aware of the dangers of the digital world ,trying to avoid them within their means.

No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.

iboss CEO Paul Martini garners 'CyberSecurity CEO of the Year' title in recognition of his work in cybersecurity.

Schools must invest in security as a core principle and foster a culture where staff understands the importance of cybersecurity.

Hackuity, the risk-based vulnerability management provider, has launched Version 2.0 of its platform with major enhancements to support risk prioritisation.

An attacker attempted to exploit the open-source community by uploading a series of malicious packages to the PyPi package manager.

Acronis, the data protection company, discusses their position in Australia and New Zealand in TechDay's 10-Minute IT Jams.