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Volume of targeted ransomware attacks continue to rise
Firewalls

Volume of targeted ransomware attacks continue to rise

Organisations are detecting a decline in ransomware as the volume and impact of targeted attacks continue to rise.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023
Cyber threat risks reach three-year high – Avast
Phishing

Cyber threat risks reach three-year high – Avast

Avast telemetry shows phishing and scams focused on human manipulation account for over 75% of all desktop detections.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
Social engineering biggest threat to online safety - Avast
EduTech

Social engineering biggest threat to online safety - Avast

The Avast Q2 Threat Report found that over 75% of all threat detections on desktops were attributed to scams, phishing, and malvertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023
Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold
Firewalls

Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold

Ransomware is at new heights as the frequency of attacks continues to climb with no sign of slowing down, according to Barracuda.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
First half of 2023 sees surge in OT & IoT security threats
Malware

First half of 2023 sees surge in OT & IoT security threats

Malware activity in OT and IoT environments surged and alerts on unwanted applications doubled, targeting healthcare, energy, and manufacturing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Ransomware increases 64% in second quarter of 2023
Ransomware

Ransomware increases 64% in second quarter of 2023

Some 1,378 organisations have been named as victims on ransomware data-leak websites in the second quarter of 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Claroty recognised as a Representative Vendor in 2023
Physical Security

Claroty recognised as a Representative Vendor in 2023

Claroty has been recognised as a Representative Vendor in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for CPS Protection Platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023
Ransomware attacks up 221% year-on-year, report finds
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks up 221% year-on-year, report finds

June's high levels of activity has been driven by Clop's exploitation of the MOVEit file transfer software vulnerability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023
Trustwave uncovers the truth about healthcare sector cybersecurity risks
EduTech

Trustwave uncovers the truth about healthcare sector cybersecurity risks

Trustwave has released comprehensive research shedding light on the distinctive cybersecurity risks encountered by the healthcare sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2023
Check Point reveals Trojan Qbot most prevalent malware of 2023
Malware

Check Point reveals Trojan Qbot most prevalent malware of 2023

Check Point Software Technologies reveals that the Trojan Qbot is the most prevalent malware of 2023, with SpinOk and ransomware also causing concern.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2023
Five critical controls against an industrial cyber attack
Internet of Things

Five critical controls against an industrial cyber attack

These industrial cyber attacks can have far more catastrophic consequences than a data breach, such as system failures, leakages or even explosions.

By Hayley Turner • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
Ransomware remains biggest risk factor as cyber crims exploit outages
Virtual Private Networks

Ransomware remains biggest risk factor as cyber crims exploit outages

ReliaQuest's Annual Cyber Threat Report reveals top targeted sectors, most common attack techniques, and the ongoing ransomware threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2023
China-affiliated APT groups behind most nation-state threat activity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

China-affiliated APT groups behind most nation-state threat activity

Cybersecurity firm Trellix has released its June 2023 CyberThreat Report, revealing the latest trends in cyber threats and espionage activities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
Risks to critical infrastructures remain top cybersecurity concern - report
Supply Chain

Risks to critical infrastructures remain top cybersecurity concern - report

Trellix's latest CyberThreat Report reveals the rise of nation-state cyber espionage and the continued prominence of ransomware attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
Harness unveils generative AI assistant AIDA aiding SDLC
Platform-as-a-Service

Harness unveils generative AI assistant AIDA aiding SDLC

Going beyond code generation, AIDA infuses AI across the entire SDLC, tackling error resolution, security vulnerabilities, and cloud cost governance.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
ESET announces significant updates to its Protect Platform
Data Protection

ESET announces significant updates to its Protect Platform

The addition of vulnerability and patch management powered by OPSWAT enables businesses to tighten their defences.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
MOVEit vulnerability weaponised in ransomware attack
Ransomware

MOVEit vulnerability weaponised in ransomware attack

A MOVEit vulnerability has been weaponised in a ransomware attack, with Russian-affiliated group Clop exploiting the flaw.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023
UniSuper taps Google Cloud for data centre transformation
Digital Transformation

UniSuper taps Google Cloud for data centre transformation

Australia's UniSuper has selected Google Cloud as its preferred cloud provider for data centre transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023

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