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Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Google Cloud Security's latest report reveals a surge in cloud data threats, with actors refining tactics for data exfiltration and identity exploitation.
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Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.
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BlackFog & Carahsoft partner for AI ransomware defence

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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BlackFog and Carahsoft have teamed up to deliver AI-driven ransomware protection to government agencies, enhancing cybersecurity for the public sector.
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Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.
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CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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CloudSEK's 2024 Threat Landscape Report reveals a staggering 994TB of data exfiltrated, with ransomware demands averaging over USD $2 million.
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SquareX reveals critical breach of Cyberhaven extension

Tue, 31st Dec 2024
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SquareX has uncovered a serious security breach affecting Chrome Extension developers, compromising over 400,000 users of Cyberhaven's extension.
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Experts predict rise in AI compute threats by 2025

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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In 2025, attacks on cloud workloads will evolve, with a rise in lateral movement, data exfiltration, and targeted threats against AI compute resources, warns Andrew Krug.
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Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.
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Cybersecurity risks rise during mergers & acquisitions

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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A new analysis reveals that 50% of cybersecurity incidents during M&A processes in 2024 were non-malicious, highlighting significant security challenges.
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Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.
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Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Cofense's latest report reveals a sharp rise in sophisticated phishing attacks, with malicious emails now detected every 45 seconds, up from 57 seconds last year.
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Tenable discovers vulnerabilities in IaC & PaC platforms

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Tenable's Cloud Security Research team has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in policy-as-code frameworks, escalating risks of data breaches and leaks.
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CrowdStrike report reveals China-linked cyber threat actor

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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CrowdStrike's new report reveals the activities of a Chinese-linked threat actor, LIMINAL PANDA, targeting telecommunications since 2020.
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BlackFog unveils advanced platform for ransomware defence

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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BlackFog has unveiled its next generation enterprise platform, enhancing ransomware protection with features like air gap security and AI-based monitoring.
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Cloud ransomware threats rise, targeting S3 & Azure

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A recent SentinelLabs report reveals rising ransomware threats targeting cloud storage, urging firms to enhance security measures against evolving attacks.
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Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Tenable warns that AI adoption could drastically increase cloud data security risks by 2025, urging organisations to bolster their protective measures.
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Fortinet launches AI-powered data loss prevention solution

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Fortinet has launched FortiDLP, a next-gen data loss prevention solution designed to enhance security management and address insider threats for enterprises.
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BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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BlackFog has been honoured with the title of 'AI-based Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year' at the 2024 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards for its ADX technology.
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Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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Ransomware attacks are evolving into a major cyberthreat, highlighting the critical need for enhanced network visibility to combat these incursions.
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ReliaQuest reveals sophisticated Inc Ransom tactics in attack analysis

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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ReliaQuest's analysis of a ransomware attack by Inc Ransom on a healthcare customer reveals sophisticated tactics using legitimate tools for data theft.