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Cyber attacks stories - Page 11

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Rubrik unveils AI tools to boost recovery for Microsoft 365 & DevOps

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Rubrik launches AI-powered tools to speed Microsoft 365 recovery and safeguard Azure DevOps and GitHub, cutting downtime and boosting cyber resilience.
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Radware unveils LLM Firewall to combat generative AI threats

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Radware launches LLM Firewall to protect enterprises from generative AI threats by blocking attacks and safeguarding sensitive data at the prompt level.
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AI-driven cyber attacks surge, outpacing security defences

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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AI-driven cyber attacks are escalating rapidly, outpacing traditional defences and forcing security teams to adopt advanced AI tools to keep pace.
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Retailers unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats as attacks surge

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Nearly half of retailers report surging AI-driven cyber attacks, yet only a quarter feel prepared as the busy shopping season looms, new research shows.
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Fastly launches partner certification to combat rising cyber threats

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Fastly launches a new certification programme for partners to tackle rising cyber threats, enhancing security expertise and service delivery worldwide.
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Hitachi & Radware launch AI cloud defence against DDoS attacks

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Hitachi Solutions and Radware have launched an AI-powered cloud service to protect Japanese firms from a sharp rise in sophisticated DDoS attacks targeting applications and APIs.
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Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to boost industrial cybersecurity

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT, a cybersecurity suite enhancing industrial safety by boosting asset visibility and compliance for operational technology systems.
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AI & ransomware reshape cyber threat landscape, report finds

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Rapid7's report reveals cyber threats evolving with AI-powered phishing, rising ransomware alliances, and faster exploitation of vulnerabilities worldwide.
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TeamViewer unveils Agentless Access for secure industrial control

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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TeamViewer launches Agentless Access, enabling secure remote management of industrial systems without software installation, enhancing cybersecurity for manufacturers.
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Barracuda unveils AI assistant to boost security team efficiency

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Barracuda Networks launches Barracuda Assistant, an AI tool boosting security teams' efficiency amid rising cyberattack complexity and volume.
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Check Point scores 99.59% in top firewall security report by NSS

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Check Point topped NSS Labs' 2025 firewall report with a 99.59% security effectiveness score, leading in malware and exploit defence amid rising cyber threats.
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Retailers hit by ransomware face higher USD $2 million demands

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Over half of retailers hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, with demands doubling to a median of USD $2 million, Sophos reports in its 2025 study.
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Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.
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Outpost24 unveils all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Outpost24 launches an all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform, combining certified expertise and automation to ease payment card security management.
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Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.
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Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.
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Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.
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Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.
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DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.
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Cybersecurity becomes core for healthcare & finance in India

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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India's healthcare and finance sectors are prioritising cybersecurity, combining advanced tech and cultural change to safeguard patient data and digital transactions.