Threat intelligence stories - Page 2
Indian digital systems face surge in hacktivist attacks 2024
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Research from CloudSEK reveals a staggering rise in politically motivated hacktivist cyberattacks on India, with over 4,000 incidents reported in 2024.
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.
Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry’s Cylance
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smartphones
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.
Silobreaker unveils Tickets for enhanced team collaboration
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physical security
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ai
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collaboration
Silobreaker has launched Tickets, a new AI-driven workflow management feature aimed at enhancing collaboration and efficiency for intelligence teams.
Cybersecurity in 2025: A Landscape of Evolving Threats and Strategic Shifts
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ransomware
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cloud security
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ai
As 2025 approaches, businesses face an evolving cybersecurity landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and sophisticated cybercrime threats, demanding urgent strategies.
Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million
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cloud security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Tenable has confirmed its acquisition of Vulcan Cyber for an estimated USD $147 million, enhancing its Exposure Management platform with advanced capabilities.
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
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data protection
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool
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malware
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edr
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cybersecurity
CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.
Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
Google Cloud Security's latest Threat Horizons Report reveals a rise in sophisticated threats targeting cloud environments, highlighting new evasion tactics and data exfiltration risks.
Tenable predicts cybersecurity trends shaping 2025 landscape
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Tenable has unveiled vital cybersecurity trends for 2025, warning organisations to adapt to the expanding threat landscape and rising data breach costs.
Hackuity partners with Wiz to bolster cloud security efforts
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Hackuity has teamed up with Wiz to join the Wiz Integration Network, enhancing cloud risk management and improving vulnerability oversight for clients.
Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.
Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.
Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features
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endpoint protection
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siem
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cloud security
Kaspersky has unveiled major upgrades to its Security Information and Event Management solution, aiming to boost productivity amid escalating cyber threats.
CrowdStrike unveils new services to combat insider threats
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike unveils its Insider Risk Services, a new strategy to tackle insider threats, amid rising costs of USD $16.2 million for organisations.
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to boost industrial security
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Dragos and Yokogawa Electric have partnered to bolster global industrial cybersecurity by integrating Dragos’s platform with Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP system.
Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw
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firewalls
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mfa
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breach prevention
A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.
Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.
Dragos & Yokogawa partner to enhance industrial security
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Dragos has partnered with Yokogawa to enhance cybersecurity in industrial settings, focusing on improved IT and OT network insights amid digital transformation.
Hackuity partners with Wiz to enhance cloud security
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saas
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Hackuity has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud security, enabling seamless integration to better manage vulnerabilities and prioritise critical threats.