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Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025

Kaspersky warns that supply chain attacks and IT outages could escalate in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in key technologies and infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Cybersecurity risks rise during mergers & acquisitions
Data Protection

Cybersecurity risks rise during mergers & acquisitions

A new analysis reveals that 50% of cybersecurity incidents during M&A processes in 2024 were non-malicious, highlighting significant security challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
The top cybersecurity predictions for businesses in 2025
Firewalls

The top cybersecurity predictions for businesses in 2025

As cyber threats evolve, businesses must brace for a surge in sophisticated attacks in 2025, leveraging AI and advanced tactics to bypass traditional security.

By Matt Caffrey • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Threat predictions for 2025: Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks
Firewalls

Threat predictions for 2025: Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks

As cybercriminals gear up for 2025, expect bolder attacks and a shift towards more specialised, sophisticated threat tactics according to new predictions.

By Derek Manky • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group

Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise
Phishing

Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise

Cofense's latest report reveals a sharp rise in sophisticated phishing attacks, with malicious emails now detected every 45 seconds, up from 57 seconds last year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Five Eyes backs Purple Knight for Active Directory defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Five Eyes backs Purple Knight for Active Directory defence

The Five Eyes Alliance has endorsed Semperis's Purple Knight tool to enhance security in Microsoft Active Directory systems, vital for UK firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
ReliaQuest report reveals new cloud phishing tactics
Malware

ReliaQuest report reveals new cloud phishing tactics

ReliaQuest's latest report uncovers cyber attackers' exploitation of cloud environments, revealing alarming phishing tactics and vulnerabilities in APIs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it
Cybersecurity

Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it

Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.

By Shane Fry • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft
EduTech

Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft

A recent Microsoft report reveals that the education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks, highlighting serious security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
HP unveils hackers use fake firms to get trusted certificates
Cybersecurity

HP unveils hackers use fake firms to get trusted certificates

HP Wolf Security research reveals hackers are forming fake firms to obtain certificates for fraudulent websites, evading Windows security and user alerts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024

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Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, supply chains, resilience
Ransomware

Cybersecurity trends 2025: AI, supply chains, resilience

Experts from Semperis forecast that AI will dominate cybersecurity discussions in 2025, despite many attacks remaining basic and clunky.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Australia leads Asia Pacific in cyber extortion attacks
IoT Security

Australia leads Asia Pacific in cyber extortion attacks

New research reveals Australia is the top victim of cyber extortion in Asia Pacific, accounting for 22.2% of cases, as global incidents surge.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks
Ransomware

Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks

The ongoing cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has sparked alarm over the vulnerability of healthcare systems to ransomware threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally
Disaster Recovery

Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally

A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Arctic Wolf launches new threat intelligence module update
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf launches new threat intelligence module update

Arctic Wolf unveils its enhanced Aurora Platform with a new threat intelligence module, equipping organisations with real-time insights to tackle cyber risks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
ThreatLocker aids Australian firms in meeting Essential Eight
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ThreatLocker aids Australian firms in meeting Essential Eight

ThreatLocker has unveiled a whitepaper to assist Australian businesses in achieving compliance with the Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity
Generative AI

Threat actors increasingly strike out of hours, forcing a rethink on cybersecurity

New research reveals that 45% of cyber threats occur outside business hours, prompting a critical rethink in cybersecurity strategies, particularly in Australia.

By Mark Thomas • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024