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ReliaQuest reveals top malware threats in 2024 Q2 analysis
Malware

ReliaQuest reveals top malware threats in 2024 Q2 analysis

ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report highlights a 51.9% surge in LummaC2 malware and a massive rise in Rust-based info stealers, with threats becoming ever more sophisticated.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
Malware

Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks
Malware

Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks

Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Ransomware

ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024

ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
Malware

Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape

The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.

By Mina Mousa • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Trend Micro excels in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trend Micro excels in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations

Trend Micro excelled in the latest MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations, achieving 100% visibility in threat detection and an 86% actionability rating.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Fighting back against the growing threat of ransomware
Malware

Fighting back against the growing threat of ransomware

A recent ransomware attack on Southern Water by Black Basta highlights the mounting threat to U.K. critical infrastructure, prompting urgent calls for robust cybersecurity measures.

By Audra Simons • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms
Ransomware

US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms

Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Kaspersky report reveals ransomware accounts for a third of attacks
Ransomware

Kaspersky report reveals ransomware accounts for a third of attacks

Kaspersky's 2023 report reveals ransomware now accounts for a third of all cyber incidents, with a 71% rise in known victims and sophisticated attacks on key sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta
Cybersecurity

Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta

African nations are becoming testing grounds for sophisticated ransomware attacks, becoming primary targets before developed nations, according to cybersecurity firm Performanta.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Kaspersky illuminates LockBit ransomware group's advanced tactics
Ransomware

Kaspersky illuminates LockBit ransomware group's advanced tactics

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovers advanced methods used by ransomware group LockBit, highlighting the use of custom, easy-to-use tools for frequent, damaging cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report

Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Darktrace says Cyber threats shifting towards as-a-service tools
Malware

Darktrace says Cyber threats shifting towards as-a-service tools

Cybersecurity firm Darktrace reports a major shift in cybercrime, with increasing reliance on 'as-a-service' tools like Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service,.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Check Point reveals 8% spike in global cyberattacks by mid-2023
Ransomware

Check Point reveals 8% spike in global cyberattacks by mid-2023

Lockbit3 leads ransomware surge in the year's first half, while unconventional targets surface amid new attack patterns.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023
Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico
Ransomware

Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico

Cybercriminals are now looking to leverage new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models for profit-sharing in exchange for ransomware tools.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware
Malware

FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware

Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).

By Gaurav Sharma • 8 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023
Why you need to make cybersecurity an urgent priority
Internet of Things

Why you need to make cybersecurity an urgent priority

Geopolitical uncertainty, rapid Internet of Things (IoT) adoption, and accelerated digitalisation will continue to fuel cyberattacks in the years to come.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Ransomware Protection
Malware

Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Ransomware Protection

Ransomware is not a new phenomenon, but the scale of attacks has accelerated both in sophistication and frequency.

By Usman Choudhary • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2023