Cyber Threats stories - Page 11

A Malwarebytes report reveals a 63% surge in US ransomware attacks and a 67% rise in the UK. The US healthcare sector is particularly hard-hit, enduring 71% of global attacks.

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.

StarHub and the Singapore Police Force launch a campaign with Scam Masterclasses to combat rising cyber threats, aiming to educate and protect the public.

CrowdStrike's 2024 Threat Hunting Report exposes sophisticated cyber threats from nation-state actors and eCrime groups, highlighting a 55% rise in hands-on-keyboard intrusions.

Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.

As cyber threats evolve, breach prevention alone fails. ColourTokens Xshield advocates for 'breach readiness'—ensuring resilience and quick recovery post-attack.

WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as Head of Channel for UK and Ireland, aiming to strengthen partner relationships and expand its network amid rising cybersecurity demand.

Digital transformation reshapes financial services, influencing recruitment and leveraging AI, automation, and cloud tech to meet evolving demands and mitigate risks.

With cyber threats rising, telecoms are spending billions on defence, but it's not enough. Telcos must evolve their penetration testing to stay ahead.

Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.

Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.

Sophos has launched Sophos Customer Success, offering tailored support and resources to maximise customers' cybersecurity investments, enhancing protection against threats.

With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK’s new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.

Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.

Security experts underscore the importance of immediate remediation for vulnerabilities to mitigate risks and protect organisational assets.

Palo Alto Networks unveils its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to protect against emerging AI threats and ensure safe AI integration in businesses.

AI's rapid growth is revolutionising cybersecurity and cybercrime. Palo Alto Networks' Misti Landtroop highlights how AI is reshaping threat detection and prevention.

Hackers have attacked Paris’s Grand Palais Olympics venue and museums, blocking financial data systems and demanding cryptocurrency ransom, exacerbating security concerns during Paris 2024.

SentinelOne and Google Cloud are enhancing their partnership to bolster enterprise cybersecurity, leveraging AI and shared telemetry data for improved threat detection and defence.

Assured Data Protection and KHIPU Networks partner to deliver cost-effective, enterprise-grade disaster recovery and data protection services to UK and South African SMEs.