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Rubrik delivers cyber threat hunting in battle against ransomware

Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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Rubrik has announced new enhancements to its cyber resilience solutions to help better equip customers in the fight against ransomware.
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Sophos discovers new Python ransomware called Memento

Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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Cybercriminals are continuously scanning the internet for vulnerable online entry points, and they don't wait in line when they find one.
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Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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2022 could be the year of a full-out cyberwar, with governments gearing up to strike back against cybercriminals.
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Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Record number of cyberattacks hit companies during Black Friday weekend, with DDoS attacks flooding the internet, says IT security provider Link11.
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Rubrik announces extended ransomware protection for Amazon S3 Object Lock

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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Zero trust data security firm Rubrik has announced extended protection against ransomware with support for Amazon Simple Storage Service Object Lock.
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ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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ESET Research has analysed 17 malicious frameworks used to attack air-gapped networks, revealing 15 years of nation-state efforts.
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AI-driven counter fraud platform utilised by eftpos to help prevent cybercrime

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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eftpos launches AI-driven counter fraud platform to combat online cybercrime in Australia. Developed by Featurespace. #Cybersecurity #AI #Australia.
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Sophos enhances Cloud Optix to simplify detection and response of AWS security incidents

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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Sophos enhances Sophos Cloud Optix to automate security incident detection and response on Amazon Web Services.
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F-Secure and CyberPeace Institute partnership to counter attacks against vulnerable communities

Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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F-Secure partners with the CyberPeace Institute to combat cyber attacks on vulnerable communities, including healthcare providers.
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Guardicore steps in against ransomware attacks with latest release

Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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Guardicore releases new features to simplify segmentation policy creation and strengthen ransomware protection in complex enterprise environments.
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Majority of businesses already impacted by cloud cyber attack by the time it is investigated

Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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Some 89% of companies have experienced a negative outcome in the time between detection and investigation of a cyber attack on their cloud environments.
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AI modeled on the spread of human viruses to combat cyber attacks

Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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BT to deploy AI based on epidemiology to combat cyber-attacks. Inflame uses virus spread model to detect threats.
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Waikato DHB warned a cyberattack 'catastrophic for patient safety'

Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Waikato DHB was warned its IT security was severely compromised months before a massive ransomware attack that brought Waikato Hospital to its knees.
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DDoS attacks become more severe, 'carpet bombing' poses major challenge

Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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DDoS attacks reach unprecedented levels in Q3 2021, targeting digital infrastructure operators, says Link11. Attack frequency rises 17% from Q2.
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DDoS attacks on the rise, becoming more sophisticated

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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DDoS attacks have increased by 24% this quarter, with smart attacks up by 31%, according to Kaspersky. The US is the most targeted country.
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Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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Hackers leak around 5.5 million email addresses daily, with passwords attached, according to research by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.
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Palo Alto Networks partners with Siemens to protect critical infrastructure

Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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Palo Alto Networks partners with Siemens to enhance security of mission-critical networks and prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
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NETSCOUT expands security monitoring capabilities, releases Omnis Cyber Intelligence

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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NETSCOUT introduces Omnis Cyber Intelligence, a network security software solution that detects and investigates suspicious activities.
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Mobile phone use puts two-thirds of workers at risk of a cyber security attack

Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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More than two-thirds of UK workers are at risk of a cyber security attack, with 67.4% using their mobiles for work, according to research by TextAnywhere.
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Year of ransomware continues with unprecedented surge

Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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SonicWall records a 148% increase in global ransomware attacks, with 495 million attacks logged so far in 2021. The UK saw a 233% surge in attacks.