Cyber Risk stories - Page 16

Organisations face doubled key cyber exposure risks as digital attack surfaces widen, with exposed ports and credentials surging in early 2025, says ReliaQuest.

Analysis by FireMon reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial high-severity compliance checks, exposing critical risks in network security policy management.

Tenable enhances its Vulnerability Priority Rating with AI, reducing critical cybersecurity threats focus to 1.6% for faster, smarter remediation.

Most organisations still treat cyber risk as a technical issue, lacking alignment with business priorities despite growing cybersecurity pressures, finds new research.

A report reveals 10% of employees cause 73% of cyber risks, urging firms to adopt targeted interventions over broad security training for better risk management.

Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.

Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.

A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.

Cybercriminals are exploiting GenAI and Vercel's v0.dev to rapidly create realistic phishing sites, raising the threat of large-scale, sophisticated attacks.

A significant cyber-attack on Qantas exposed personal data, highlighting a rising wave of airline breaches by the financially motivated hacker group Scattered Spider.

Exabeam launches its AI-powered Nova Advisor Agent to help CISOs turn complex security data into strategic insights for board-level presentations.

LevelBlue will acquire Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security services provider with enhanced global cybersecurity capabilities.

Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise LAN, praised for AI-powered security and integrated wired and wireless network solutions.

Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.

Spectra launches a cyber resilience certification for MSPs, backed by a specialist advisory board to improve cybersecurity and insurance outcomes.

A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.

Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.

Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.

A survey of 12,000 workers across six countries finds 60% use AI at work, but under 20% know their company's AI policy, exposing data security risks.