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Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool
Malware

Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats
Data Protection

Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats

Google Cloud Security's latest report reveals a surge in cloud data threats, with actors refining tactics for data exfiltration and identity exploitation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024
Malware

Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
BlackFog & Carahsoft partner for AI ransomware defence
Data Protection

BlackFog & Carahsoft partner for AI ransomware defence

BlackFog and Carahsoft have teamed up to deliver AI-driven ransomware protection to government agencies, enhancing cybersecurity for the public sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks
Ransomware

Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks

Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats
Firewalls

CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats

CloudSEK's 2024 Threat Landscape Report reveals a staggering 994TB of data exfiltrated, with ransomware demands averaging over USD $2 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025
SquareX reveals critical breach of Cyberhaven extension
Phishing

SquareX reveals critical breach of Cyberhaven extension

SquareX has uncovered a serious security breach affecting Chrome Extension developers, compromising over 400,000 users of Cyberhaven's extension.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Dec 2024
Experts predict rise in AI compute threats by 2025
Security Information and Event Management

Experts predict rise in AI compute threats by 2025

In 2025, attacks on cloud workloads will evolve, with a rise in lateral movement, data exfiltration, and targeted threats against AI compute resources, warns Andrew Krug.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows
Malware

Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows

Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 13th 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
Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware
Malware

Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware

A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 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
Tenable discovers vulnerabilities in IaC & PaC platforms
Malware

Tenable discovers vulnerabilities in IaC & PaC platforms

Tenable's Cloud Security Research team has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in policy-as-code frameworks, escalating risks of data breaches and leaks.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
CrowdStrike report reveals China-linked cyber threat actor
Malware

CrowdStrike report reveals China-linked cyber threat actor

CrowdStrike's new report reveals the activities of a Chinese-linked threat actor, LIMINAL PANDA, targeting telecommunications since 2020.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
BlackFog unveils advanced platform for ransomware defence
Malware

BlackFog unveils advanced platform for ransomware defence

BlackFog has unveiled its next generation enterprise platform, enhancing ransomware protection with features like air gap security and AI-based monitoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Cloud ransomware threats rise, targeting S3 & Azure
Ransomware

Cloud ransomware threats rise, targeting S3 & Azure

A recent SentinelLabs report reveals rising ransomware threats targeting cloud storage, urging firms to enhance security measures against evolving attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025
Cloud Security

Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025

Tenable warns that AI adoption could drastically increase cloud data security risks by 2025, urging organisations to bolster their protective measures.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Fortinet launches AI-powered data loss prevention solution
Firewalls

Fortinet launches AI-powered data loss prevention solution

Fortinet has launched FortiDLP, a next-gen data loss prevention solution designed to enhance security management and address insider threats for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

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