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Caught in the crosshairs: Tech sector a major target of ransomware
Ransomware

Caught in the crosshairs: Tech sector a major target of ransomware

The technology sector was a major target of ransomware in Q4 2022; and large IT providers are likely to be targeted in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
2022 a breakthrough year for malware targeting critical infrastructure
Malware

2022 a breakthrough year for malware targeting critical infrastructure

Scaled ransomware attacks against manufacturing and geopolitical tensions brought increased attention to the industrial cyber threat landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023
Rapid7's Metasploit Framework 6.3 is now available
Identity and Access Management

Rapid7's Metasploit Framework 6.3 is now available

Rapid7 has released Metasploit Framework 6.3, adding native authentication, incorporating new modules for attacks and simplifying complex workflows.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Hacktivists used more destructive malware in 2022 - report
Malware

Hacktivists used more destructive malware in 2022 - report

New research from Nozomi Networks has found hacktivists shifted their tactics in 2022 from data theft and DDoS attacks to using more destructive malware.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023
Claroty's Team82 finds vulnerabilities in historian server
Breach Prevention

Claroty's Team82 finds vulnerabilities in historian server

Claroty's research team, Team82, has examined the GE Proficy Historian, finding five exploitable vulnerabilities capable of causing damage to the system.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023
GreyNoise Intelligence identifies exploitation threats for 2023
Unified Communications

GreyNoise Intelligence identifies exploitation threats for 2023

GreyNoise Intelligence unveils its 2022 Mass Exploitation Report, delving deep into threat detection events from the past year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
Flashpoint finds Australia the sixth most targeted country for ransomware
Ransomware

Flashpoint finds Australia the sixth most targeted country for ransomware

A new report from risk intelligence firm Flashpoint has found that Australia was the sixth most targeted country in the world for ransomware attacks.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2022
Gallagher named Security Software Manufacturer of the Year
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Gallagher named Security Software Manufacturer of the Year

Global security manufacturer Gallagher has been awarded the Security Software Manufacturer of the Year accolade at the 2022 Security & Fire Excellence Awards.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2022
Ransomware activity doubles in transportation, shipping
Ransomware

Ransomware activity doubles in transportation, shipping

The telecom industry ranks globally as the most impacted by ransomware, followed by transportation and shipping.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Check Point reveals malware impacting 7% of all organisations
Malware

Check Point reveals malware impacting 7% of all organisations

This month saw keylogger AgentTesla take first place as the most widespread malware, impacting 7% of organisations worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Building a targeted operating cybersecurity model
Data Analytics

Building a targeted operating cybersecurity model

A cyber-targeted operating model is a unique approach that provides defensibility, transparency, and accountability.

By Ken Mizota • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Text4Shell++ - Where there's smoke, there's fire
Marketing Technologies

Text4Shell++ - Where there's smoke, there's fire

Apache's watchTowr Platform has identified dangerous string interpolation operators that could be abused by attackers. .

By Aliz Hammond • 8 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022
Claroty's Team82 uncovers new ABB TotalFlow vulnerability
Ransomware

Claroty's Team82 uncovers new ABB TotalFlow vulnerability

New vulnerability found in ABB TotalFlow flow computers and controllers exposes oil and gas utilities to potential attacks.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022
DevOps tools and infrastructure under attack - report
DevOps

DevOps tools and infrastructure under attack - report

DevOps tools and infrastructure are facing increased attacks, with API vulnerabilities impacting security focus, according to a report by Wallarm.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Flashpoint releases a new ransomware prediction model
Ransomware

Flashpoint releases a new ransomware prediction model

It links individual vulnerabilities in ransomware operations, helping vulnerability management teams prevent potential cyber extortion events with VulnDB.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
GitHub Universe: company unveils new enterprise products
Application Performance Monitoring

GitHub Universe: company unveils new enterprise products

GitHub has announced a range of new products designed to accelerate the company's push into major enterprises at its San Francisco event.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022
Time to rethink how to fix software supply chain vulnerabilities
Ransomware

Time to rethink how to fix software supply chain vulnerabilities

IT teams are still grappling with the Log4Shell vulnerability, affecting Java enterprise applications and making holiday surprises likely.

By Dean Vaughan • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) stories

What's the story around cyber attackers and IoT devices?
Internet of Things

What's the story around cyber attackers and IoT devices?

IDC forecasts that the ANZ spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) will reach $24 billion in 2026, a compounded annual growth rate of 10% for 2021-26.

By Mark Baker • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022