Cyber Threat stories - Page 38

OpenText Cybersecurity urges businesses to adopt a privacy-first strategy as regulatory pressures and cyber threats escalate, especially ahead of Data Privacy Week.

As Data Privacy Day approaches, industry leaders stress the importance of robust measures to enhance data security amidst growing digital vulnerabilities.

KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.

A recent IDC report reveals the growing significance of automation and AI in firewall policy management, predicting a $15.3 billion market by 2028.

Rimini Street has launched its Rimini Protect Advanced Hypervisor Security solution, enhancing Linux-based hypervisors with AI-driven security to combat rising ransomware threats.

Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.

BlueVoyant has appointed cybersecurity veteran Rob Joyce as an independent director, bolstering its strategic vision amid growing demand for advanced cyber protection.

Kaspersky has unveiled major upgrades to its Security Information and Event Management solution, aiming to boost productivity amid escalating cyber threats.

Entrust has launched a new AI-based identity verification service to help businesses tackle rising online fraud, which cost US firms USD $112 billion in 2024.

CrowdStrike unveils its Insider Risk Services, a new strategy to tackle insider threats, amid rising costs of USD $16.2 million for organisations.

The Canadian Space Agency has invested CAD $1.4 million in QEYnet to advance quantum key distribution technology, enhancing satellite data security.

A recent Swimlane report reveals that 68% of organisations fail to tackle critical vulnerability within 24 hours, shedding light on severe challenges in cybersecurity management.

As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.

Vectra AI has unveiled the Vectra AI Scholars Program, offering scholarships and mentorship to inspire the next generation in AI and cybersecurity.

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.

New research reveals the manufacturing sector was hit hardest by cyber attacks in Q3 2024, with 394 ransomware incidents accounting for 71% of all cases.

Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.

Leading cybersecurity agencies have issued an advisory identifying frequently exploited vulnerabilities in 2023, urging enhanced security measures across sectors.

American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.