Cyber attack stories - Page 3

New simplified subscription plans and security services have been designed to make it easier for businesses to protect critical assets from a growing volume of complex and automated threats.>>

There was a 154% increase in the number of cyber attacks between 2019 and 2020, with growth in ransom-related DDoS.>>

One fifth of organisations across the Asia Pacific were hit by at least seven cyber attacks in the past 12 months.>>

"By integrating Expanse's attack surface management capabilities into Cortex after closing, we will be able to offer the first solution that combines the outside view of an organisation's attack surface with an inside view to proactively address all security threats.">>

With more people shopping online than ever before amid the COVID-19 pandemic, 78% of cybersecurity professionals said they expect to see an increase in DNS-related security threats over the next month. >>

Asia-Pacific’s public sector is at the greatest risk for advanced cyber-espionage attacks, while the region is hardest hit globally, according to the new Verizon Cyber-Espionage Report (CER).>>

Trend Micro published survey findings revealing 23% of global organisations suffered seven or more attacks infiltrating their networks or systems over the past 12 months.>>

CyberSense helps organisations win the war against cyberattacks.>>

Cyberattacks on internet-connected devices continue to rise at an alarming rate due to poor security protections.>>

The attacks are a wake-up call for New Zealand businesses to step up their threat protection and contingency planning systems.>>

Earlier this year, the FBI reported that complaints of cyberattacks received by its cyber division had risen to almost 4,000 a day.>>

"David has been in the business for more than a decade, and has been a great contributor over that time - including through the challenges we faced this year due to COVID and the more recent cyber attacks where he has shown wonderful calmness and support of his teams.”>>

More than 80% of IT leaders believe their company is at a greater risk of cyber attacks when their staff are working from home, according to new research. >>

SMBs are struggling with their cybersecurity solutions, with three quarters worried about being the target of a cyberattack in the next six months, and 91% considering using or switching to a new IT service provider if offered a better option.>>

A report has found 61% of companies had an insider attack in past year.>>

Do not pay the ransom, and do make sure you've got strong DDoS protection, security firms warn.>>

“Our fundamental shift to working remotely has dramatically underscored the need for comprehensive security, as well as IT guidance and training to avoid breaches.">>

"It is extremely encouraging that so many companies are regularly performing these tests to identify their weak spots and shore up their defences.">>

Kaspersky experts believe the rise in malicious activity can be attributed to the impact of COVID-19, as both cybercriminals and their targets have had to reconsider their holiday plans. >>

Cloudflare recorded the ‘biggest ever’ attacks – 88% of all large (100 Gbps) attacks this year were launched after the lockdown period in March.>>

Data breaches and insider threats are keeping organisations up at night, according to new research from KnowBe4, the security awareness training and simulated phishing platform.>>

IoT devices can become attack vectors for hackers to gain access to enterprise networks, and recent Forescout research shows businesses need to be aware of this and put adequate security measures in place.>>

The attacks, which ESET researchers have called Operation In(ter)ception, took place from September to December 2019 and are notable for using LinkedIn-based spearphishing. >>

Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in the implementation of DNS recursive resolvers that can be abused to launch disruptive DDoS attacks against any victim.>>