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Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Cloudflare's 2024 State of Application Security Report reveals soaring DDoS attacks, exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, and escalating supply chain risks.
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BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.
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Organisations prioritise SaaS security, increase budgets amid cuts

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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In 2025, 70% of organisations prioritise SaaS security, forming dedicated teams despite economic pressures, reveals CSA and Adaptive Shield survey.
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Project Galileo marks ten years of cyber defence at Cloudflare

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Cloudflare's Project Galileo, which offers free DDoS protection, marks its 10th anniversary, supporting over 2,600 public interest groups globally.
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OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months

Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.
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CloudSEK exposes misuse of Pegasus spyware on the deep web

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK reveals threat actors abusing the Pegasus spyware name on dark web, following Apple's warning about mercenary spyware attacks.
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Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Arctic Wolf's Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.
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Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Cyberattacks exploiting trusted relationships surged in 2023, with over 20% lasting more than a month, according to Kaspersky.
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Object First reinforces Partner Program amid rising ransomware threats

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Object First fortifies its Partner Programme, introducing new benefits to enhance revenue, customer satisfaction, and backup security amid rising ransomware threats.
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Collaboration tools are now at the frontline in the battle against phishing

Mon, 13th May 2024
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As users swap email for collaboration suites, threat actors are as well, posing a fresh challenge for corporate security teams.
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Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances

Fri, 10th May 2024
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Australia's leadership in generative AI adoption contrasts with its cybersecurity woes, with nation-state attacks leading to a precarious digital stance.
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How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity

Mon, 6th May 2024
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From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.
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Legit Security announces strategic partnership with GuidePoint Security

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Cybersecurity firms, Legit Security and GuidePoint Security, form strategic partnership to enhance businesses' application security positions, helping them navigate challenges while bolstering productivity.
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Ransomware attacks rise in global food & agriculture sector

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Ransomware attackers are increasingly targeting global food and agriculture, with the sector suffering 167 attacks in 2023, says a report by Food and Ag-ISAC.
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The rising threat of search engine ad abuse

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Search engine ad infrastructure is increasingly being exploited by cyber criminals for phishing scams, posing a growing threat to global internet users and firms, a BlueVoyant report reveals.
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Picus Security unveils AI assistant for improved cyber defence insights

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Picus Security unveils Picus Numi AI, a generative AI security analyst that aids security teams in risk-based decision making and offers detailed insights on security validation assessments.
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Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Cisco's recent study reveals a stark cyber-preparedness gap in Australia as only 1% of organisations are equipped to tackle emerging cyber threats, despite 69% fearing a debilitating cyber incident within two years.
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Zombie APIs: the resident evil in too many businesses

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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The unchecked use of Zombie APIs in businesses has underscored a rising cybersecurity threat, with attackers exploiting these neglected interfaces and costing firms up to $75bn annually.
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The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.
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Cloudflare launches Defensive AI for threat protection

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Cloudflare unveils Defensive AI, a personalised security strategy to protect organisations against threats from emerging technologies.