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Cybersecurity on alert as Iran shifts to disruptive digital attacks
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Iranian cyber attacks shift towards causing disruption and political damage following Israeli strikes, raising cybersecurity alarms.
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Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
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Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.
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Thai organisations face surge in cyberattacks after border clash
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Cyberattacks on Thai organisations have surged following a deadly border clash with Cambodia, with hacktivist group AnonSecKh claiming dozens of attacks since March 2025.
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Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk
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Escalating tensions following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.
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Ransomware hits Kettering Health: Experts speak out
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A ransomware attack on Ohio's Kettering Health has disrupted services, halting elective procedures and risking patient data amid ongoing cybersecurity concerns.
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Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure
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Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.
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Infosecurity Europe 2025 explores geopolitics & cyber threats
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Rory Stewart and NCSC's Paul Chichester headline Infosecurity Europe 2025, focusing on geopolitics' impact on cybersecurity at London event in June.
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Cyberattacks surge amid India-Pakistan clashes after strikes
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Hacktivist cyberattacks escalate after India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, targeting government and critical sectors amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government
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North Korean hackers have intensified phishing attacks on Ukrainian government bodies to gather strategic intelligence on the Russian invasion, Proofpoint reports.
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Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.
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Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.
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Bitdefender uncovers the mysterious RedCurl ransomware group
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Bitdefender has identified a new ransomware group named RedCurl, which has operated discreetly since 2018, utilising advanced cyber mercenary tactics.
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Vivek Ramachandran to discuss cyber threats in Singapore
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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Vivek Ramachandran, founder of SquareX, will speak at Black Hat Asia on 2nd April 2025, addressing cyber threats to financial institutions at Marina Bay Sands.
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Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Netflix's new miniseries Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro as a former president, ignites debate among experts over its portrayal of cyber warfare.
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Indian digital systems face surge in hacktivist attacks 2024
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Research from CloudSEK reveals a staggering rise in politically motivated hacktivist cyberattacks on India, with over 4,000 incidents reported in 2024.
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Check Point report reveals 44% rise in cyber-attacks
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Check Point Software Technologies' latest report reveals a staggering 44% rise in global cyber-attacks, highlighting a dangerous evolution of ransomware and AI-driven threats.
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Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.
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Cyber Security Act passed into law
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Australia's Parliament has passed the Cyber Security Act, mandating businesses to report ransomware payments within 72 hours to bolster national security.
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UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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The UK faces increasing cyber threats from China-backed group Volt Typhoon, jeopardising critical infrastructure and national security, warns Certes.
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Cybersecurity warning issued over Iranian infrastructure threats
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A coalition of global agencies warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting emerging tactics and unresolved vulnerabilities.