ThreatLabz stories

Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.

Zscaler report reveals rise in global ransomware attacks
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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phishing
Zscaler's 2024 Ransomware Report reveals an 18% global rise in incidents, with a record $75 million ransom linked to the Dark Angels group.

Zscaler launches new co-located data centre in Perth
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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advanced persistent threat protection
Zscaler has launched a brand new data centre in Perth to enhance Zero Trust cybersecurity measures, boosting performance and support for Australian customers.

Zscaler unveils advanced AI Data Protection Platform innovations
Thu, 16th May 2024
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data protection
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Zscaler unveils cutting-edge AI Data Protection Platform updates, addressing the 600% surge in AI/ML enterprise transactions and increasing security risks.

Zscaler & Google unite for enhanced zero-trust security
Thu, 16th May 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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phishing
Zscaler and Google team up to integrate Zscaler Private Access with Chrome Enterprise, setting new standards in zero-trust cybersecurity for private apps.

Zscaler report raises alarm over VPN vulnerabilities in Australia
Wed, 8th May 2024
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firewalls
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Zscaler's 2024 ThreatLabz VPN Risk Report reveals concerns over VPN vulnerabilities amidst rising cyber attacks in Australia, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust architecture.

India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cloud security
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microsoft
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onedrive
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.

Rebuilding after ransomware – The case of The British Library
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
Rogue Russian hackers crippled The British Library's operations, pushing the respected institution into the pre-digital age through a malicious ransomware attack, sparking months of system rebuilding efforts.

Manufacturing sector hit hardest by 400% rise in IoT malware attacks
Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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malware
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it in manufacturing
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iot
The manufacturing industry is the biggest victim of a 400% YoY increase in IoT and OT malware attacks, as per Zscaler.

Nearly 40% increase in global ransomware attacks – report
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks have increased by almost 40%, with cybercriminals targeting organisations with cyber insurance, says a new report by Zscaler.

Zscaler uncovers increasing complexity and sophistication of ransomware
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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ransomware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Zscaler reveals rise in ransomware attacks targeting public entities and organizations with cyber insurance in its 2023 ThreatLabz Ransomware Report.

Zscaler unveils cybersecurity innovations for its zero trust platform
Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
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paas
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data analytics
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cloud security
These new services transform secure branch connectivity and provide continuous monitoring and threat detection for identity-based attacks.

Zscaler unveils generative AI-powered cyber solutions suite
Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
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cloud security
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iot
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dlp
Zcaler’s cloud security data lake enables new AI-powered security controls to detect millions of new attacks while safeguarding sensitive data.

Zscaler debuts four new cybersecurity services to halt attacks
Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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data analytics
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Zscaler has debuted four new cybersecurity services and capabilities which further extend the power of its Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange cloud security platform.

Zscaler launches advanced security solutions powered by generative AI
Fri, 16th Jun 2023
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cloud security
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physical security
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genai
Zscaler unveils advanced security solutions that leverage generative AI while preserving enterprise data and intellectual property.

Zscaler extends Zero Trust Exchange cloud security platform
Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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zero trust security
Zscaler has debuted four new cybersecurity services and capabilities which further extend its Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange cloud security platform.

ChatGPT and AI tools drive up phishing threats - report
Tue, 25th Apr 2023
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Zscaler's 2023 ThreatLabz Phishing Report reveals that modern phishing attacks rely on stolen credentials and AI tools like ChatGPT.

Healthcare has 650% increase in ransomware attacks - report
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Zscaler's annual ThreatLabz Ransomware Report reveals the healthcare and restaurant and food service industries had the biggest jumps in ransomware attacks.

Retail and wholesale at significant risk of phishing attacks
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Retail and wholesale environments face a 400% increase in phishing attacks, with SMS phishing on the rise, says new research by Zscaler.

Zscaler improves SSE framework for added resiliency
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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malware
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cloud security
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iot
Zscaler has announced improvements to its security service edge (SSE) framework with the addition of three Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.