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Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
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Public IP faces 2,266 attacks in Spitfire honeypot test

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A recent honeypot experiment by Spitfire Network Services reveals a staggering 2,266 cyber attacks on a public IP within just one hour, highlighting severe security risks.
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You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.
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Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Sophos X-Ops has uncovered two active cybercriminal campaigns exploiting Microsoft Office 365, with over 15 incidents reported in just three months.
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Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.
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Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.
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CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
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Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
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Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
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New report uncovers evolving email threat landscape for Q1 2024

Thu, 16th May 2024
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VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2024 report highlights surging email threats from leading spam sources, new scams, and a notable rise in phishing attacks.
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New Forescout report uncovers 21 new tech vulnerabilities

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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SIERRA: 21 Living on the Edge analysis unearths 21 new tech vulnerabilities, triggering concern for critical global infrastructure.