Cyber attacks stories - Page 35

Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.

Midmarket firms can maximise AI success by adopting strategic approaches, mitigating risks, and leveraging expert partnerships to ensure effective and secure implementation.

Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GrimResource, a new attack technique exploiting the Microsoft Management Console, allowing full code execution with minimal security alerts.

Kaspersky introduces a Windows digital forensics course to empower InfoSec professionals with essential skills in detecting and analysing digital evidence.

Logpoint appoints Gitte Hemmingsen as SVP of People and Culture, aiming to boost workforce engagement and attract top cybersecurity talent under new CEO Mikkel Drucker.

Semperis secures USD $125m funding from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital, bolstering its executive team with three new hires to drive global growth and innovation.

Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.

IRONSCALES has launched its GPT-powered Phishing Simulation Testing tool to enhance employee cybersecurity training.

Cybersecurity firm Panaseer forecasts that SEC reports may see up to 2,600 mentions of NIST in 2024, a significant increase driven by new SEC rules enforcing detailed cybersecurity disclosures.

Semperis unveils Delegation Manager, an Active Directory tool to combat cyber threats by offering granular control of permissions, reducing over-privileged accounts.

Acronis launches Acronis XDR, a comprehensive, AI-driven cybersecurity platform for MSPs, expanding beyond endpoint protection to address complex cyber threats.

Zscaler partners with Google and NVIDIA to advance Zero Trust security and AI-driven cyber defence, unveiled at Zenith Live 2024, bolstering threat detection and data protection.

Businesses must assess cloud network readiness and connectivity requirements before deploying Generative AI, or face major security and operational risks.

As cyber threats grow more complex, organisations turn to Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) for scalable, expert-led protection, leveraging cloud-based solutions to fortify defences and ensure compliance.

Arrow Electronics has clinched the Distribution Partner of the Year award at the 2024 Rubrik Global Partner Awards, highlighting its excellence in delivering innovative data security solutions.

The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.

CrowdStrike's new Falcon for Insurability initiative aims to lower underwriting risks for cyber insurers and enhance organisations' cyber resilience using AI-powered defences.

IriusRisk sees ARR soar by 51% in 2023, driven by AI-driven threat modelling solutions, strategic hires, and a strong focus on customer success.