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Trellix report reveals evolving ransomware ecosystem trends

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Trellix's latest CyberThreat Report reveals a rapidly evolving ransomware landscape shaped by AI advancements and law enforcement actions.
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Radware introduces AI SOC Xpert for enhanced security

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Radware has unveiled its AI SOC Xpert service to enhance application security incident management, promising up to 95% faster resolution for SOC teams.
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Businesses fear AI's role in rising cyberattack threats

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A recent Kaspersky study reveals 76% of businesses face rising cyber incidents, with 46% fearing AI-driven attacks, urging a rethink in cybersecurity strategies.
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Vectra AI enhances platform with new Azure defences

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Vectra AI has expanded its cybersecurity platform to enhance defences for Microsoft Azure, adding over 40 new attacker behaviour detections amid rising threats.
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Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.
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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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AI advancements pose challenges for cybersecurity sector

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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The Chartered Institute of Information Security's report reveals 54% of professionals fear AI will benefit attackers more than defenders amid rising cybersecurity challenges.
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Meta1st launches AI platform to tackle cyber threats

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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Meta1st has launched an AI-driven platform aimed at reducing cyber risks by enhancing employee training and security awareness in organisations.
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OpenText report reveals Australia's top ransomware threats

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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OpenText Cybersecurity's report highlights six major ransomware threats targeting Australian infrastructure, with LockBit and Akira at the forefront.
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Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.
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AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.
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AI cyberattacks on retailers rise ahead of holiday season

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Imperva reveals that online retailers face a staggering average of 569,884 AI-driven cyberattacks daily as the holiday shopping season approaches.
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Manufacturing faces rising cyber threats, report reveals

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A KnowBe4 report warns of escalating cybersecurity threats in manufacturing, with malware attacks rising 45% and average ransoms nearing USD $2.4 million.
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Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A joint advisory from international agencies warns of Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors using brute force tactics for credential compromise.
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Survey reveals alarming rise in ransomware attacks

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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A new OpenText survey reveals 62% of firms faced ransomware attacks via software supply chains, with 93% fearing increased threats from AI-driven phishing.
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Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.
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Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.
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AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.
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OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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OpenText's 2024 Global Ransomware Survey reveals a surge in cyberattacks, with 62% of companies facing supply chain ransomware and high ransom payments.
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Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Bitdefender has launched 'Scam Copilot', an AI platform designed to combat online scams, amid concerns over AUD $2.7 billion lost to fraud in Australia.