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Incident Response stories - Page 34

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Quadruple extortion ransomware rises in Asia Pacific region

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Quadruple extortion ransomware, including DDoS attacks and partner pressures, is rising in Asia Pacific, intensifying cybercrime risks across critical sectors.
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Rapid7 launches Incident Command, an AI-powered SIEM platform

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Rapid7 unveils Incident Command, an AI-powered SIEM platform unifying threat detection, exposure management, and automation to boost security teams' efficiency.
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CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.
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Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.
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Data management - it's a high-stakes game

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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In 2024, data breaches threaten business survival as regulators enforce stricter cybersecurity rules and firms must manage vast unstructured data with care.
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Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.
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Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.
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Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server enabling remote code execution is actively exploited, urging firms to act fast amid no current patch available.
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SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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A zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint servers puts over 9,000 systems at risk, with active exploits threatening critical data security globally.
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Check Point earns CREST accreditation for penetration testing

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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Check Point Software Technologies has earned CREST accreditation for its penetration testing services, affirming its high standards in cybersecurity assurance.
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Quest launches AI security tool to cut response times on AD threats

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Quest Software unveils AI-powered Security Guardian Intelligence, speeding up responses to identity threats in hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID setups.
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Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
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Extreme Platform ONE launches with integrated AI for networks

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Extreme Networks launches Extreme Platform ONE, integrating AI to cut network tasks by 90% and speed up resolution by 98%, simplifying IT management.
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Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.
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Why human vigilance is now more critical than ever

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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AI amplifies cyber threats, making human vigilance more vital than ever as companies face sophisticated phishing and deepfake attacks.
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Zyxel advances Secure by Design for global SMB networking security

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Zyxel Networks adopts CISA's Secure by Design Pledge, enhancing SMB networking security with MFA, unique passwords, and transparent vulnerability reporting worldwide.
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SOCRadar debuts MCP Server for secure AI threat intel access

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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SOCRadar has launched its MCP Server, enabling secure AI access to real-time threat intelligence and simplifying cybersecurity teams' workflows globally.
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Exabeam Nova unveils AI agent to empower CISOs with insights

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Exabeam launches its AI-powered Nova Advisor Agent to help CISOs turn complex security data into strategic insights for board-level presentations.
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Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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AI adoption in Asia-Pacific fuels cyber threats as businesses ramp up defences amid growing use of AI-powered cyberattacks and regulatory changes.
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Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.