Cyber attacks stories - Page 114

Kaspersky reports nearly double the number of DDoS attacks in Q4 2019 compared to the previous year, noting a surge in weekend and Sunday incidents.

The overall cybersecurity software revenue is expected to reach US$25.1 billion in revenue in 2020, growing 4.8% year-on-year.

New laws mandate robust data breach reporting, yet underreporting persists. A 2019 survey highlights suppressed cybercrime disclosures, risking unpreparedness.

The Trusted Computing Group has issued new best practices for updating firmware and software in embedded systems to combat rising cyber threats in IoT devices.

Aussie Infosec pros report highest phishing-led ransomware rates, underpinning urgent need for cyber education.

Australian organisations lag behind their Asia-Pacific counterparts in terms of familiarity with cyber resilience, according to research from McAfee.

At least 174 municipal institutions, with more than 3,000 subset organisations, have been targeted by ransomware during the last year.

Australian IT professionals brace for heightened cybersecurity threats in 2020, as Ecosystm's forecast highlights six key trends set to reshape the sector.

The number of unique cyber incidents have increase for third quarter of 2019, according to a new report on the cybersecurity threatscape.

Despite understanding the critical nature of cybersecurity risks, many boards fail to adopt a 'reasonable care' standard, leaving firms exposed.

The Zscaler platform processes more than 70 billion transactions and detects approximately 100 million threats per day across 185 countries.

Despite a 24% rise in cybersecurity spending in 2019, breaches surged by 17%, reveals a ServiceNow study, highlighting patching delays and coordination issues.

Cyberattacks on Internet of Things devices have surged, with 105 million attacks detected in H1 2019, according to Kaspersky.

Educational institutions worldwide continue to be vulnerable to cyberattacks due to limited budgets and resources, according to a report by Malwarebytes.

Trustwave has launched a new dashboard, allowing enterprises and government agencies to manage comprehensive security testing across various environments.

One Identity's global research reveals that despite the vast impact, 76% of Australian businesses are unsure if they've experienced a Pass the Hash attack.

Experts warn that the lack of security in Internet of Things devices could make it the 'asbestos of the future'.

Axis Communications shares its insights on how changing regulations are affecting companies' data collection and protection practices.

Phishing is the leading cause of data breaches in Australia, affecting government, finance, and manufacturing sectors, says Carbon Black's latest report.

Vectra AI also announced the signing of Netpoleon as Asia-Pacific distributor and partnerships with SecureWare and InPhySec.