Cyber attacks stories - Page 89
CompTIA reveals top cybersecurity trends following COVID-19
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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comptia
Overall, the events that have taken place the previous few months have thrown businesses plans into hyper speed, including for cybersecurity.
Cyberattacks up 400% compared to pre-COVID-19 levels
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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nordvpn
Earlier this year, the FBI reported that complaints of cyberattacks received by its cyber division had risen to almost 4,000 a day.
Cohesity announces integrated, automated disaster recovery
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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data protection
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dr
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converged infrastructure
The new solution is integrated with the company's existing backup and continuous data protection capabilities.
IT leaders fear increase risk of cyber attacks while working from home
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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phishing
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
More than 80% of IT leaders believe their company is at a greater risk of cyber attacks when their staff are working from home, according to new research.
The importance of selecting a secure SD-WAN solution
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Organizations adopting SD-WAN need to prioritize security to protect against cyberattacks, as the technology's speed attracts malicious actors.
SMBs seeking service providers in face of rising cyber threats
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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partner programmes
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smb
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managed services
Three quarters of SMBs fear cyber attacks within six months, while 91% would switch IT service providers for better cybersecurity, says study.
75% of IT execs 'worried' about being targeted in cyber-attack
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Over 75% of IT execs fear a cyber-attack within the next six months, prompting 91% of SMBs to consider switching IT providers, according to ConnectWise.
Malware and email scams targeting employees spread rapidly in Q2
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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malware
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vpns
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email security
Malware exploiting a decade-old Microsoft Office vulnerability has surged by 400%, according to a study by NordVPN.
How security awareness training can safeguard companies from cyber-attacks
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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opinion
Cybersecurity incidents are increasing, but many companies fail to provide security awareness training, leaving employees vulnerable to attacks.
Acronis announces new security endpoint solution
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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malware
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uc
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ddos
Acronis launches new integrated solution, Acronis Cyber Protect 15, combining data protection and cybersecurity.
Average cost of insider attack $2 million - Bitglass
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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bitglass
Insider attacks cost enterprises up to $US2 million, with careless or malicious employees posing significant risks, says Bitglass report.
Proofpoint launches new SMB focused security awareness training
Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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smb
Proofpoint launches security training to reduce phishing and malware attacks for SMBs – aims for close to zero infections.
Zero trust is the way to secure the distributed workforce - Empired
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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empired
The shift to remote work has sparked a need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect businesses in the long term, says Empired.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – F-Secure talks APTs and the Lazarus Group
Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
F-Secure, a Europe-based cybersecurity firm, discusses findings on APTs and Lazarus Group in 10 Minute IT Jams.
Misinformation on the rise, organisations consider how best to respond
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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neustar
Increase in misinformation and fake domains leads organisations to perceive the threat level as 'very significant', says new report.
Kaspersky advances cybersecurity research with new program for universities
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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tertiary providers
The dedicated program reportedly helps institutions become better equipped at understanding the latest and most prevalent industrial cybersecurity threats.
New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.
More than 60% of security 'blue teams' struggle to stop the 'red'
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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cyber attacks
62% of cyber defenders struggle to stop attackers in red team/blue team exercises, according to research by Exabeam.
DDoS attacks spike thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns, Kaspersky finds
Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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ddos
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kaspersky
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cyber attacks
DDoS attacks have tripled YoY in Q2 2020, according to a report by Kaspersky. Experts attribute the rise to the impact of COVID-19.
Improving network security by 'deflecting' cybercriminals
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
New IT defence tactic spots hidden cyber threats within networks, using strategic deflection to foil attackers.