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Cyber attacks stories - Page 2

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Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk

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KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.
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Outpost24 unveils all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform

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Outpost24 launches an all-in-one PCI DSS compliance platform, combining certified expertise and automation to ease payment card security management.
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Acronis unveils on-premises cyber protection for data control

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Acronis launches Cyber Protect Local, an on-premises platform combining backup, recovery, and cybersecurity to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
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Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches

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Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.
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Ransomware attacks surge 28% in September as Industrials sector hit hardest

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Global ransomware attacks surged 28% in September, with Industrials hardest hit, as cyber criminals ramp up efforts ahead of the busy holiday season.
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Ransom payment rates drop to historic low as attackers adapt

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Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.
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Joey Lim appointed to lead Exclusive Networks’ Singapore growth

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Joey Lim has been appointed Country Manager for Exclusive Networks Singapore to drive growth and expand its cybersecurity market presence.
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Australian homes face 29 daily cyberattacks amid smart device boom

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Australian homes now face nearly 29 cyberattacks daily, up from 10 last year, as connected devices per household surge to 22, new research reveals.
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Rapid7 reveals global findings in latest cyber-threat report

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Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.
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DDoS attacks hit record peaks as bots & automation escalate

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DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.
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Cybersecurity becomes core for healthcare & finance in India

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India's healthcare and finance sectors are prioritising cybersecurity, combining advanced tech and cultural change to safeguard patient data and digital transactions.
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Cloudflare urges vigilance after global internet disruptions in Q3 2025

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Cloudflare's report reveals widespread global internet disruptions in Q3 2025 from government shutdowns, cable damages, natural disasters, cyberattacks and technical faults.
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Australia & New Zealand lag in rapid ransomware recovery rates

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Despite high confidence in ransomware readiness, 55% of ANZ firms struggle with slow recovery, lagging behind UK and US in rapid ransomware response.
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KnowBe4 Student Edition marks one million trained in cyber safety

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KnowBe4's Student Edition has trained one million students worldwide in cyber safety, enhancing online protection and campus security cultures.
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Why I’m not jumping on the AI browser bandwagon just yet

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Early AI browsers face security risks like prompt injection and agent corruption, raising doubts about their readiness to replace traditional browsing.
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Overconfidence threatens supply chain cyber security resilience

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Despite 94% public sector confidence in handling supply chain cyberattacks, nearly half faced breaches last year, revealing a troubling gap in resilience.
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Ransomware groups surge as automation cuts attack time to 18 mins

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Automation and AI slash ransomware attack times to 18 minutes, challenging defenders to match speed with automated defences, says ReliaQuest report.
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Queensland hackathon tackles rising cybercrime with new talent push

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ANZ, Griffith University, AWS and Queensland Police launch a Brisbane hackathon to combat rising cybercrime and boost local cyber talent and resilience.
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Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt ‘assume breach’ cyber approach

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Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt an ‘Assume Breach’ cyber approach, shifting focus to rapid response and recovery amid rising AI-driven attacks.
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Trellix partners with Macquarie to boost Australian public sector cybersecurity

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Trellix teams up with Macquarie Government to enhance cybersecurity in Australian public sector agencies, simplifying access to advanced protection technologies.