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Acronis report reveals global concerns on data privacy 2025
Data Protection

Acronis report reveals global concerns on data privacy 2025

Acronis' report Data Privacy in 2025 reveals that 64% of consumers list data breaches as their top privacy concern, highlighting a critical need for better security practices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

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CrowdStrike launches unified data protection for AI & cloud
Firewalls

CrowdStrike launches unified data protection for AI & cloud

CrowdStrike launches new Falcon Data Protection suite, offering real-time security for cloud, AI, endpoints, and SaaS to combat evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Akamai expands partner security programmes for enhanced API defence
Firewalls

Akamai expands partner security programmes for enhanced API defence

Akamai updates its Security Certified Service Provider schemes, enabling partners to enhance delivery and support for API security and Guardicore Segmentation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate
Multi-factor authentication

Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate

Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents
Data Protection

World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents

On World Backup Day, Apricorn warns of rising ransomware threats as incidents surged 11% in 2024, stressing the dire need for secure data backups.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Ransomware attacks rise 50% in February, Cl0p leads surge
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise 50% in February, Cl0p leads surge

Ransomware attacks surged by 50% in February, totalling 886 incidents, with cyber gang Cl0p responsible for 37%, according to NCC Group's report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Rise in cyberattacks using legitimate RMM tools noted
Malware

Rise in cyberattacks using legitimate RMM tools noted

Proofpoint researchers have reported a surge in cybercriminals using remote monitoring tools like ScreenConnect in email attacks, marking a shift in tactics post-2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Dark web leak: 2.3 million bank cards exposed online
Malware

Dark web leak: 2.3 million bank cards exposed online

Kaspersky has revealed that 2.3 million bank cards have been leaked on the dark web due to infostealer malware, highlighting the rising cybersecurity threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024
Endpoint Protection

Trojan banker attacks on Android rise 196% in 2024

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a staggering 196% spike in smartphone malware attacks in 2024, with Trojan banker incidents tripling compared to last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences
Ransomware

Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences

A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users
Malware

New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users

Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
What you see is usually not what you get with browser extensions
Firewalls

What you see is usually not what you get with browser extensions

A recent study highlights the security risks posed by browser extensions, revealing how deceptive permissions can enable malicious activities, endangering users.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe
Malware

Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe

Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage
Ransomware

CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage

CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware
Malware

Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware

Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Firewalls

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

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Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave
Ransomware

Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave

The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025