Cyber attacks stories - Page 90
Three key driving techniques that apply to the network
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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Network packets can be deceptive, just like a bus full of hairdressers or a pickup truck driven by grandma. Don't assume, inspect. #networksecurity.
Businesses unprepared for bot attacks, despite awareness
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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bots
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Many businesses are aware of the threat of bot attacks, but believe they have the problem under control and are not adequately prepared for the level of risk.
Trulioo brings document verification with face ID to SMBs
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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smb
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accenture
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online verification
New document verification and facial recognition features to help small-medium sized businesses protect against fraud and financial crime.
Cyber attacks keeping business leaders up at night, new research finds
Wed, 1st Jul 2020
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knowbe4
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core security
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New data from KnowBe4 reveals growing anxiety among business leaders over cyber attacks, with concerns up 443% in Australia and 206% in Germany.
Cyber attacks use LinkedIn to target companies and employees
Fri, 19th Jun 2020
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linkedin
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eset
Researchers at ESET have exposed a sophisticated cyber campaign using LinkedIn messages to target companies and employees for financial gain and espionage.
DNS recursive resolvers vulnerability can launch DDoS attacks against any victim
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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ddos
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radware
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cyber attacks
A newly discovered vulnerability in DNS resolvers, dubbed NXNSAttack, enables cybercriminals to launch highly amplified DDoS attacks, warns Radware.
Survey: poor backup planning can cripple online retail
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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dr
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e-commerce
New survey finds one in four retailers have permanently lost critical business data, damaging sales and revenue.
Rise in cyberattacks targeting the cloud as use of collaboration tools increase
Thu, 28th May 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
Cyberattacks targeting the cloud are increasing as the use of cloud services and collaboration tools rises during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to McAfee.
Sophos and Arcserve bolster alliance with two new solutions
Wed, 20th May 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The new solutions combine anti-ransomware and other threat-protection tech with immutable backup and disaster recovery capabilities.
How DDoS protection is like a car's airbags
Mon, 18th May 2020
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ddos
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opinion
DDoS attacks may occur infrequently, but the damages are severe. Why organisations still need dedicated DDoS protection. #cybersecurity #DDoS.
Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector
Thu, 14th May 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Healthcare systems undergoing rapid digital transformation to cope with COVID-19 face increasing cyberattack risks, warns GlobalData.
Cybersecurity heavy hitters join alliance to protect healthcare systems
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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healthtech
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cybersafety
Cyber Alliance to Defend our Healthcare, formed by C5 Capital, announces new members to battle ten-fold rise in cyberattacks on healthcare during COVID-19.
Consumer tolerance of cyber attacks wanes as users wise-up about security
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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Consumer patience for cyber-attacks is dwindling; 70% believe companies fail in data protection, prompting many to switch to more secure competitors.
MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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email security
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scams
MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.
What will stop COVID-19 cyber attacks? Technology and education
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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edutech
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
As COVID-19 cyber attacks rise, Wavelink underscores the imperative of advanced technology and robust education to mitigate risks and safeguard businesses.
Do not wait: Look at your IoT devices now
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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semiconductors
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iot
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cybersecurity
As millions of people become confined to their homes, the security of Internet of Things devices has never been so important.
Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Positive Technologies report reveals data theft now surpasses cash as the main goal for cyber attackers, reflecting a 20-point annual rise.
Acronis: Lack of backup process within organisations causing data losses
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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data protection
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dlp
Traditional strategies and solutions to data protection are no longer able to keep up with the modern IT needs of individuals and organisations.
Houseparty denies security breach as users accuse app of hacking accounts
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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hack
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cybersafety
The popular face-to-face video hosting service has been accused of hacking users' other accounts, a claim Houseparty disputes.
COVID-19: Surfshark joins growing list of companies offering free services
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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vpns
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phishing
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email security
Surfshark is offering free six-month VPN subscriptions to help small businesses protect remote employees from cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.