Threat stories

Chinese cyberespionage group targets U.S. Govt and Defense
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The NSA has issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting a cluster of activity it attributes to a People's Republic of China state-sponsored threat group.

NCC finds ransomware attacks remain at record highs
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April saw the second highest volume of attacks ever recorded by NCC Group’s Global Threat Intelligence team. With the top three most active threat actors all increasing activity in April.

Secureworks reveals 'thriving' infostealer market enabling cyber crime
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The Secureworks Counter Threat Unit has revealed a thriving infostealer market that serves as a key enabler for the most damaging forms of cyber crime.

Report finds 550% jump in unique threats - Cequence Security
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Cequence Security, the provider of Unified API Protection, has released its second half 2022 report titled, API Protection Report: Holiday Build-up Shows 550% Jump in Unique Threats.

Check Point reveals top malware and vulnerabilities in April 2023
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Researchers uncovered a substantial Qbot malspam campaign distributed through malicious PDF files attached to emails seen in multiple languages.

Phishing preys on known brands such as Microsoft and Adobe - report
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Overall, two out of three threats people encounter online today use social engineering techniques, taking advantage of human weaknesses, the report finds.

Kaspersky shares latest details about malicious APT threat actor
Thu, 27th Apr 2023
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Kaspersky first publicly described Tomiris in September 2021, following the investigation of a DNS-hijack against a government organisation in the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Data Theorem wins big for API and cloud security solutions
Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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"It is an honour to earn these multiple awards for API Security, Cloud Security, and Mobile Security. The Global InfoSec Awards Program is noteworthy."

Ransomware prolific in first quarter of 2023 – report
Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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After a seemingly slow quarter of ransomware activity during the late-2022 holiday season, there was alarming surge of activity in the first quarter of 2023.

ChatGPT and AI tools drive up phishing threats - report
Tue, 25th Apr 2023
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"Year-over-year, we continue to see an increase in the number of phishing attacks which are becoming more sophisticated in nature. Threat actors are leveraging phishing kits & AI tools."

Human-centric focus key to effective cybersecurity programs
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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Security and risk management leaders must pivot to a human-centric focus to establish an effective cybersecurity program.

LogRhythm announces latest quarterly innovation releases
Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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"LogRhythm is proud to be celebrating our fourth consecutive innovation launch, furthering our commitment to keeping our innovation promises to customers every 90 days."

Only 23% SEA companies ready to defend against cybersecurity threats
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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Organisations must take notable steps to close the security readiness gap as the threat landscape evolves and expands.

Microsoft Exchange and Log4j continue to be top points of compromise
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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Arctic Wolf, a global specialist in security operations, has published its annual Arctic Wolf Labs Threat Report, revealing a year of turbulence.

BlueVoyant extends Splunk functionality for better MDR
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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BlueVoyant has announced enhanced Splunk capabilities, with end-to-end consulting, implementation, and Managed Detection & Response (MDR) services.

Palo Alto Networks - ransomware is becoming more aggressive
Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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The 2023 report shares insights compiled based on findings from Unit 42's incident response work from approximately 1,000 cases throughout the past 18 months.

BlueVoyant shines light on latest cyber criminal techniques
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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BlueVoyant has released the findings of a new report, Emerging External Cyber Defence Trends, which highlights the risks organisations face from outside the traditional IT perimeters.

From Basic to Modern Authentication: Implications for security and migrations
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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Basic Authentication has been around for more than 25 years. Given the current state of cybersecurity threats, its continued use is almost unconscionable.

Check Point reveals top threats and targeted industries for February 2023
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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Meanwhile, Emotet Trojan and Formbook Infostealer climbed the ranking taking second and third place respectively, while Education/Research remained the most targeted industry.

WatchGuard launches ThreatSync to simplify and empower cybersecurity
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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ThreatSync is a comprehensive XDR solution included as part of WatchGuard's Unified Security Platform architecture.

FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).

Cost reduction and digital transformation: It’s not sexy, it’s pragmatic
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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With growing macroeconomic headwinds, many companies have shifted their focus on digital transformation to cost optimisation at a time when revenues are under threat.

Securing data from cyberattacks and data breaches
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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The immediate costs are a trifle when compared to the incalculable, lasting brand, reputation, and business damage that a data security incident causes.

Healthcare fraud on the rise, advanced solutions emerge
Fri, 30th Dec 2022
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The global healthcare fraud detection market was valued at $1,098.2 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $3,600.0 million by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 12.6%.