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NewsCyberattacks set to rise through 2022, expert warns
Protecting yourself from new online threats such as Log4J is now more important than ever, warns cybersecurity and digital forensic expert and US army veteran, Ricoh Danielson.
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NewsExperts reveal their cybersecurity trends for 2022
A new study has detailed a number of trends that cybersecurity leaders need to look out for as digital transformation evolves through the coming year.
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NewsPolish Senator Targeted By Pegasus Spyware
Polish opposition senator Krzysztof Brejza had his phone infected with the Pegasus spyware, according to a Canadian research group.
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NewsCybersecurity best practice essential to energy resources deployment
A new study has concluded that cybersecurity emphasis on best practice, security and resilience is essential to the reliability of distributed energy resources deployments.
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NewsRansomware attacks escalate through holiday period, study finds
A new study has identified a 30% leap in the average number of attempted attacks globally over the holiday season.
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NewsTool overload, asset blindness and misplaced confidence among key cybersecurity challenges
A new survey has found that control failures are primarily to blame for an increasing number of cybersecurity incidents at large organisations.
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NewsNew partnership in Ghana shows the way for cybersecurity in Africa
A new collaboration between leading African security organisations is advancing cybersecurity skills and technology standards to offer greater protection from emerging digital threats.
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NewsPhishing attacks surge over past 12 months
New research has observed a steep rise in the year-to-date number of phishing attacks taking place on social media.
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NewsRetail bot attack increase prompts warning as holidays approach
Security specialists have sent out cybersecurity warnings to consumers and businesses alike as the holiday shopping season approaches.
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NewsMobile phishing threats surge through 2021
Levels of phishing exposure to mobile devices surged by 161% between the second half of 2020 and the first half of 2021, according to data within a report published by cloud security firm, Lookout Energy.
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NewsPhishing growth prompts warning to IT and business chiefs
Social engineering attacks have been cited as one of the most common methods employed by cyber-criminals trying to infiltrate corporate walls and carry out illicit activities.
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NewsRansomware continues to surge through 2021
Global ransomware attacks have shot up by 148% through the third quarter of this year, putting 2021 as the most costly and dangerous on record for the ransomware threat.
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NewsUnauthorized account opening on the increase, study finds
New research has revealed a 21% jump in the number of US account holders’ accounts being opened without the proper authorization in place.
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NewsUS cybersecurity experts call for more collaboration between public and private sectors to tackle cyber threats
Fresh calls have come for federal agencies to form stronger partnerships with private and public sector entities to more effectively combat the ever-growing cyber-threat, a panel of experts has agreed.
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NewsUS experts offer guidance during National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Throughout October, experts across the globe have been reminding users everywhere about the importance of cyber-hygiene, as National Cyber Security Awareness (NCSA) month progresses.
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News(ISC)² tackles US cybersecurity skills gap with new certification
A new certification will be developed to help students and career seekers enter the field and assure employers that they have the foundational skills needed for early cybersecurity career positions.
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NewsUK among the top 10 countries most affected by ransomware.
Israel found to be the main source of ransomware samples, research reveals.
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NewsUniversity of Sunderland struck by cyber attack
Sunderland University has revealed that it has been hit by suspected cyber-attack which has resulted in “extensive IT disruption.”
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NewsDutch police gives final warning to DDoS booter customers
More than a dozen customers of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) website received a final warning from Dutch authorities, informing them that future cyber violations will result in prosecution.
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NewsGoogle announces cybersecurity action team
Google is bringing together a group of experts to deliver strategic advisory services, trust and compliance support, customer and solutions engineering and incident response capabilities.
