Cyber attacks stories - Page 6
12Port unveils AI session intelligence for PAM security
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data protection
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pam
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mfa
12Port adds AI-powered session intelligence to its agentless PAM platform, promising real-time detection and disruption of risky admin activity.
OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber attacks on industrial systems in 2025 shifted from quiet spying to coordinated operations aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
Cyber premiums fall as Lockton flags 2027 volatility risk
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cyber premiums keep sliding as incidents rise, but Lockton warns historic claims could spark renewed pricing volatility from 2027.
AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
Visions of cyber attacks: The SonicSentry SOC in action on Christmas morning
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
While most slept through Christmas dawn, SonicSentry analysts foiled a 3am brute-force cyber attack on a French client's firewall.
ORCA Opti plots global AI growth & 2027 IPO roadmap
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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socs
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risk & compliance
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genai
ORCA Opti touts defensible AI, rapid global expansion and a 2027 IPO as it targets regulated markets and warns most AI startups will fail.
SecureW2 unveils Nexus Partner Programme for growth
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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edutech
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firewalls
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network security
SecureW2 launches Nexus Partner Programme, a global channel initiative to drive passwordless, certificate-based network security growth.
Cyber firms face 'verification crisis' on real risk
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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devops
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digital transformation
Cyber firms warned over 'verification crisis' as tools flag floods of flaws but only 0.47% prove exploitable, leaving real risk unresolved.
Manual data transfers leave UK & US agencies exposed
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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iam
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risk & compliance
UK and US security agencies still rely on manual data transfers as cyberattacks rise, with leaders warning outdated systems heighten risks.
EC-Council unveils new AI risk & CISO training suite
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai security
EC-Council rolls out its biggest training expansion in 25 years, unveiling an AI risk credential suite and revamped CISO leadership course.
DigiCert sees record UltraDNS DDoS surge in December 2025
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
DigiCert warns UltraDNS DDoS attacks spiked to record levels in December 2025, driven by massive Aisuru and Kimwolf botnets.
Fico outlines four AI trends reshaping banking by 2026
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Fico says by 2026 banking AI will be standard infrastructure, heightening fraud risks and putting CIOs and human cyber oversight centre stage.
AI-linked security incidents surge amid skills gap
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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malware
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data protection
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digital transformation
Most firms suffered AI-linked cyber incidents last year, yet many still rate their security as above average amid a widening skills gap.
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
As most ransomware strikes after hours, small firms face a costly 3 AM security gap that only round-the-clock MDR can realistically close.
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.
Semperis buys MightyID to bolster cloud identity resilience
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Semperis has bought MightyID to extend its identity resilience platform with Okta and Ping backup and recovery across hybrid environments.
Assured, BackBox launch managed network backup service
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
Assured teams with BackBox on a managed backup service to automate network and security device configuration recovery after incidents.
Nations race to sovereign encryption in quantum age
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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data protection
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quantum computing
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risk & compliance
As quantum computing looms, nations race to build sovereign cyber and post-quantum encryption to safeguard critical digital infrastructure.
Panera breach exposes 14m in wave of SaaS extortion attacks
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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crm
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data protection
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ransomware
Panera data breach exposes details of 14 million customers, spotlighting a surge in SaaS-focused extortion and identity-driven cyber attacks.