Search Results for: cyber threat

July 1, 2025 @ 12:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As artificial intelligence (AI) radically reshapes business, a vast majority of organizations (90%) are not adequately prepared to secure their AI-driven future, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN). Globally, nearly two-thirds (63%) of companies are in the “Exposed Zone,” indicating they lack… Read More

February 5, 2025 @ 10:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle-market businesses, launched a Cowbell Resiliency Services (CRS) unit in response to a rise in the frequency, severity, and diversity of cyber threats as a “complement” to its existing risk management program…. Read More

December 16, 2023 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Promon, the provider of application shielding technology responsible for recently uncovering FjordPhantom, an emerging cyber threat targeting banks in Southeast Asia, reveals the findings of its research into “the susceptibility of the world’s top banking apps to this sophisticated new strain of malware.” In September… Read More

March 22, 2018 @ 8:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Cyber 2 Automotive Security (c2a),  an OurCrowd Labs/02 incubator company, has announced that its patented Stamper technology, which protects the connected car from cyber threats, is now available to auto manufacturers and suppliers worldwide on a royalty free license basis. The announcement comes just as the US… Read More

April 12, 2025 @ 6:09 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have solidified their commitment to regional financial security by entering into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at significantly enhancing cybersecurity measures and combating the escalating threat of digital fraud. The agreement, formally executed by… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SoSafe’s 2024 research report, based on key insights from 500 global security professionals and 100 customers across 10 different countries, reveals a fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape that poses major challenges for individual and organizations. A considerable 87% of respondents encountered AI-driven cyberattacks last year, underscoring the… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

To address the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, Verizon Business (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced a partnership to accelerate the development and delivery of advanced cybersecurity solutions. The agreement aims to help businesses of all sizes mitigate a range of growing threats, “from… Read More

December 4, 2024 @ 11:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

When it comes to cybercriminals and threat vectors, “expect the unexpected.” Experian’s Data Breach Industry Forecast noted while sharing key predictions for 2025 covering a range of potential trends with AI at the forefront including growing sources of threats such as “AI-savvy teens and fresh… Read More

November 28, 2024 @ 11:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Organizations must prepare for the growing risk of unplanned technology outage events, driven by a rise in cloud service provider outages and an increased frequency of industry-wide Single Point of Failure events, CyberCube has cautioned. CyberCube, a provider of advanced cyber risk analytics, stated in… Read More

November 21, 2024 @ 11:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In Q3 of 2024, Kaspersky professionals reportedly discovered that the number of users encountering apps that “pose” as free VPNs increased by 2.5 times compared to Q2 globally. These apps were malware or programs that could be potentially used by malicious actors. The update from… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 8:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers allegedly used a “fake” cryptogame website that exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome to “install spyware and steal… Read More

October 23, 2024 @ 4:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte Global released the latest Global Future of Cyber survey, which found that cybersecurity is becoming a cornerstone of organizations’ growth strategies and business plans amidst the complex threat landscape. The research study findings shared recently by Deloitte Global’s largest cyber-related survey to date show… Read More

October 2, 2024 @ 7:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nearly four-fifths (77%) of organizations expect their cyber budget to increase over the coming year as organizations cite unpreparedness to an ever-expanding surface of cyber vulnerabilities, according to PwC’s 2025 Global Digital Trust Insights survey. The survey, which obtained key insigths from 4,042 business and… Read More

September 15, 2024 @ 5:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Checkout.com, a global digital payments provider, announced the launch of an online course in partnership with the Merchant Risk Council (MRC) to help payment professionals combat fraud and cybersecurity threats. Debuted at MRC San Diego, ‘Fraud Essentials’ is the second in “a series of online… Read More

September 6, 2024 @ 4:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a new Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign carried out by the Tropic Trooper group. This operation has been targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East “for over a year, aiming to conduct cyberespionage.” To gain… Read More

August 22, 2024 @ 9:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian released its 2024 U.S. Identity and Fraud Report revealing that generative AI (Gen AI), deepfakes and cybercrime are critical threats putting intensifying pressures on businesses. The 9th annual Experian Identity and Fraud Report provides valuable insights “into emerging fraud trends such as these, as… Read More

August 5, 2024 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

With a vast array of tools and samples at their disposal, organized ransomware cybercriminal groups often have proprietary ransomware samples, while standalone criminals frequently rely on leaked DIY variants to launch their attacks. Latest research by Kaspersky reveals the recent ransomware attacks “using the leaked… Read More

June 3, 2024 @ 12:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybercrime remains a real threat in Germany: more than one in three companies (35 per cent) in this country has been the victim of a cyber attack in the past two years. The attacks have placed a greater financial burden “on a large number of… Read More

April 2, 2024 @ 7:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CaixaBank will be part of two European consortia to prevent cyberthreats and provide a faster and more secure response in the face of potential incidents. Via two projects financed by the European Commission under the scope of the Digital Europe programme, the bank will implement… Read More

January 29, 2024 @ 11:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The global cybersecurity landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, presenting new challenges and opportunities for defenders and threat actors alike, especially with the rapid evolution of AI. In its latest industry findings global survey, EC-Council, inventor of the Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) and a… Read More