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BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award
Malware

BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award

BlackFog has been honoured with the title of 'AI-based Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year' at the 2024 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards for its ADX technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Forescout discovers security flaws in DrayTek routers
Ransomware

Forescout discovers security flaws in DrayTek routers

Forescout Technologies has unveiled 14 security vulnerabilities in DrayTek routers, raising significant cybersecurity concerns globally and urging urgent protective measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks
Data Protection

Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks are evolving into a major cyberthreat, highlighting the critical need for enhanced network visibility to combat these incursions.

By Mark Bowling • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI
Storage

Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI

Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
ReliaQuest reveals sophisticated Inc Ransom tactics in attack analysis
Storage

ReliaQuest reveals sophisticated Inc Ransom tactics in attack analysis

ReliaQuest's analysis of a ransomware attack by Inc Ransom on a healthcare customer reveals sophisticated tactics using legitimate tools for data theft.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Oracle unveils zero trust packet routing for enhanced security
Firewalls

Oracle unveils zero trust packet routing for enhanced security

Oracle revolutionises cloud security with the launch of OCI Zero Trust Packet Routing, decoupling network security from architecture to prevent unauthorised data access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records

Ransomware attacks surged by 58% in July, with 60 publicly disclosed incidents, marking a record-breaking month for cybercrime, according to Blackfog.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2024
AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report
Unified Communications

AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report

Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
Malware

Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware

Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Aqua Security finds critical vulnerabilities in six AWS services
Hyperscale

Aqua Security finds critical vulnerabilities in six AWS services

Aqua Security's researchers found critical flaws in six major AWS services, risking RCE, full-service takeovers, data breaches, and more.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Picus report reveals flaws in threat exposure management
Ransomware

Picus report reveals flaws in threat exposure management

Almost 40% of systems tested by Picus Security are vulnerable to complete takeover, with macOS being notably weaker in stopping cyber-attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Malicious Python package targets macOS & GCP credentials
Application Security

Malicious Python package targets macOS & GCP credentials

Checkmarx has unveiled a malicious Python package on PyPi targeting macOS developers, designed to steal Google Cloud Platform credentials from users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
Ransomware

SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups

SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool
Ransomware

Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool

Adlumin unveils an enhanced Ransomware Prevention feature to detect and halt both encryption and data exfiltration tactics, combating double-extortion threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
WatchGuard launches AI-driven ThreatSync+ NDR & compliance tools
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches AI-driven ThreatSync+ NDR & compliance tools

WatchGuard Technologies unveils ThreatSync+ NDR and WatchGuard Compliance Reporting, leveraging AI to simplify cybersecurity for smaller IT teams and enhance compliance.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Traceable AI uncovers growing API security issues in finance
Risk & Compliance

Traceable AI uncovers growing API security issues in finance

A report from reveals critical API security flaws plaguing the US financial sector, with 82% of institutions concerned about regulatory compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Experts warn of security lapses in open-source AI deployments
DevOps

Experts warn of security lapses in open-source AI deployments

Sensitive data exposed by open-source large language model servers amid rapid AI adoption reveals critical security gaps, researcher Naphtali Deutsch uncovers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Chinese espionage campaign targeting Southeast Asia revealed
Malware

Chinese espionage campaign targeting Southeast Asia revealed

Sophos has uncovered a two-year Chinese espionage campaign, 'Crimson Palace', targeting a high-level Southeast Asian government, deploying novel malware like PocoProxy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024