December 2023 - Page 37

Kyivstar, a prominent Ukrainian telecom company, has managed to restore its voice and fixed-broadband services after a major cyberattack crippled its network. The attack damaged the company’s IT infrastructure, affecting its 24.3

Australia ranks within the top five nations targeted by encrypted cyber attacks, according to a report by Zscaler. The report showed a drastic 290% rise in ad spyware site attacks in the

Siloed cyber defense often leads to a slow resolution process, draining valuable time, resources, and trust from organizations. Intelligent workflows, rather than mere automation tools, provide a quicker and more efficient solution

Microsoft has moved to take down US-based infrastructure and websites used by cybercrime group Storm-1152 to sell fraudulent online accounts. The group, alleged to be the top creator and seller of phony

Millions of Ukrainians were left without access to internet and mobile services after a sophisticated cyber-attack disabled Kyivstar, the country’s leading telecommunications operator. The breach resulted in over 24.3 million people losing

Key Points: The rise of automation in data protection is changing storage and backup security. A product called StorageGuard, by Continuity Inc., automates vulnerability assessment for storage and backup, enhancing security poster

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new cybersecurity regulations which will take effect on December 15, 2023, impacting publicly listed companies but also some private companies. Mandatory cyber-incident reporting requirement

Ransomware attacks have evolved to include more than basic encryption for ransom, and now comprise public shaming of victims, attempts to sell the compromised data on the dark web, and expanding deception

Key Points: The Defender’s Advantage Cyber Snapshot report covers key topics relating to cybersecurity, including the changing landscape of insider threats and strategies to mitigate cyber risks. Proactive steps should be taken

The emergent technology of Generative AI is creating a new landscape of cybersecurity threats and tools. This rapid change is altering the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), who now