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Exclusive: Google's John Hultquist warns cyber attackers are getting younger & faster

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.
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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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ESET's threat intelligence data feeds enhance Microsoft Sentinel's security capabilities

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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ESET, a global cybersecurity firm, boosts Microsoft Sentinel's security abilities by integrating its six threat intelligence data feeds.
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Semperis and Veritas Technologies unite for identity-driven cyber resilience

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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Semperis and Veritas Technologies have partnered to provide a comprehensive solution against cyber threats to Microsoft Active Directory systems.
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INTERVIEW: SolarWinds MSP security VP lays industry bare

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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​Cybercrime is a business and the rising number of attacks is not a result of criminals getting smarter -most businesses just have poor cyber hygiene.
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Businesses are more aware of cybercrime but still not prepared

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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Findings from a survey of senior security executives revealed the majority are aware of cybercrime's rise - but they're not ready.
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ESET: A breakdown of 2017's ransomware epidemic - and what to expect next

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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​Given the digital plague around the world in 2017, it would be unseemly not to give ransomware its own dedicated piece.
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Six IT security priorities to put in place for 2018

Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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With 2017 winding down, Jim Cook, Malwarebytes ANZ regional director talks about the top 10 security concerns for the year ahead.
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Lessons learned from the latest ransomware attacks - there's more to come

Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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According to Europol, Europe needs to prepare itself for a large increase in the number of cyber-attacks - an expert discusses what lies ahead.
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Experts weigh in on 'Bad Rabbit', the potential next WannaCry​

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Ever heard of Bad Rabbit? It's the newest form of ransomware causing havoc in Eastern Europe that could be coming your way soon.
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Lloyds report asserts global cyber attack could cost up to £40.5 billion

Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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A recently released report from Lloyd's of London has revealed just how powerful and incredibly destructive a global cyber attack could be.