Cyber attacks stories

Nasuni secures two top-five endorsements from industry analyst firm DCIG, demonstrating the growing preference for software-defined storage solutions.

Dell Technologies bolsters its data protection suite in response to increasing cyberattack incidents, aiming to enhance customer cyber resiliency with upgraded appliances, software and as-a-service offerings.

In observance of World Password Day, tech experts, including Jumio's CTO Stuart Wells, stress the urgent need to replace outdated password-based authentication with more reliable, AI-powered biometric alternatives amid rising cyber-attack threats.

PPRO brings on board Bronwyn Boyle as the new Chief Information Security Officer. With over 20 years of experience, she will lead PPRO's security strategy, bolstering safety across all corners of the global local payments platform.

Kaspersky has unveiled an advanced update to its Security for Mail Server solution, spurred by research showing 77% of businesses experiencing a cyber incident in the last two years.

On its 31st anniversary, concerns plague the World Wide Web's transition to Web 3.0 and the metaverse, with businesses citing chaotic internet conditions as a key barrier.

BeyondTrust achieves recognition as a key player in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), topping the 2024 KuppingerCole Analysts AG Leadership Compass with its Identity Security Insights solution.

Vectra AI, a leader in artificial intelligence, bolsters its C-suite by appointing former Google Cloud VP of Product, Jeff Reed, as Chief Product Officer amidst strategic growth and the pioneering launch of industry-first open MXDR service, Vectra MXDR.

Japanese firm MotivationWorks strengthens cloud services security with Radware to combat rising DDoS attacks, amid a 171% surge in malicious web activities.

PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.

Israeli media giant Mako, selects cyber-security firm Radware to defend against large-scale hacktivist attacks, bolstering its commitment to innovative and adaptable security measures.

26% of UK firms don't utilise AI for cybersecurity despite nearly half experiencing cyber attacks, finds a survey by Hornetsecurity.

D3 Security's inaugural 'In the Wild 2024' report analyses prevalent cyber threats, using data from tens of thousands of incidents.

Data-stealing malware infected 10 million devices in 2023, pilfering an average of 51 login credentials per device, according to a Kaspersky study.

Henry Ajder, a world-renowned advisor on generative AI, is set to headline Infosecurity Europe in London as keynote speaker, discussing AI's impact on cybersecurity.

Google's plan to reject non-compliant emails may impact two-thirds of IT leaders, with less than half familiar with upcoming changes in email security, says EasyDMARC study.

Cybereason, in collaboration with Observe, launch a new Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Detection and Response solution, offering a unified platform for improved security and visibility.

Cloudflare's channel revenue has increased by 174% in two years, sparking the launch of its global PowerUP Partner Program aimed to present new revenue avenues for partners.

ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.

Escalating ransomware attacks surged by 46% in February 2024, marking 416 cases, according to NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Industrials, consumer cyclicals and non-cyclicals are top targets.

New research reveals that 70% of professional services firms are hindered by underperforming cyber security providers, intensifying the urgency for superior cyber defence strategies.

World Backup Day (March 31) underscores the vital need for Aussies and businesses to consider rigorous data protection in light of increasing cyber threats, according to Pete Murray, Managing Director ANZ at Veritas Technologies.

AUCloud partners with Command Hub to launch CrisisHub, an ultra-secure platform designed to aid Australian businesses and government agencies in coping with technical outages and cyber-attacks.

A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.