Cyber attacks stories - Page 128

Business email compromise (BEC) is set to continue evolving and causing big losses in 2017, cyber security firm Proofpoint has predicted.

With an increasingly regulated and hostile Internet, MSPs are forced to move at the pace dictated by cybercriminals - Risk Intelligence can help.

Conficker's legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.

Australian businesses are getting better at reporting cyber attacks but still remain ignorant about their own defences, a new survey has found.

McAfee makes a comeback, post-Intel, debuting 'edgier' solutions to outwit rivals and redefine cybersecurity with new intelligence-sharing ethos.

Diving into cyber security careers, industry experts reveal the skills needed to fight cybercrime and the dynamic nature of this ever-evolving field.

Widespread DDoS attacks in October will lead users to seek multiple DDoS mitigation service providers, says TBR analysis.

Here's the lesson for everyone: pay attention to what's happening in the real world. Keep an eye on the news for geopolitical events.

When you imagine the world of espionage, do you think of undercover agents trying to recruit a mole or cracking safes to steal sensitive information?.

Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.

Fortinet's latest report has revealed global cyber threat trends, showing that malware and botnets are targeting APAC more than anywhere else.

Spike in cyberattacks prompts 19% of Aussie SMBs to consider cyber insurance, as costs of breaches soar, Norton reports.

A driverless car is a very advanced mode of transportation, possibly even without a readily available steering wheel.

34% of cyberattacks in APAC involved ransomware and malware, according to Neustar. DDoS attacks can cause significant damage to organisations.

Carbon Black and IBM Security have partnered to offer businesses a more streamlined security management system and simpler response to cyberattacks.

Organisations need to take a prevention-first mindset through three key elements: Technology, people and processes and threat intelligence.

Australia tackles cyber threats with its first Industrial Cybersecurity Practice, led by Schneider Electric experts.

Palo Alto Networks is taking the cybersecurity fight to print as the company recently published its first book for Australian boards & executives.

Ransomware is continuing to be an ever-popular and effective method for cyber attacks, and Trend Micro says it's only being made easier with DIY kits.

If you really want to keep on top of the malware threat then you need to embrace Threat Intelligence in the broadest sense.