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Malware as a service explained
Explainer What is malware as a service (MaaS), why is it so popular with adversaries, and what can businesses do to protect themselves from this growing threat?
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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Developers face a torrent of malware threats as malicious open source packages surge 188%
News Researchers have identified more than 16,000 malicious open source packages across popular ecosystems
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Pressure mounts on MSPs as enterprises flock to managed cybersecurity services
News Expected to handle security for clients as well as themselves, MSPs feel they're battling on the front line
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Everything we know about the Ingram Micro cyber attack so far
News A cyber attack on Ingram Micro severely disrupted operations and has been claimed by the SafePay ransomware group.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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A prolific ransomware group says it’s shutting down and giving out free decryption keys to victims
News The Hunters International ransomware group is rebranding and switching tactics
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Using WinRAR? Update now to avoid falling victim to this file path flaw
News WinRAR users have been urged to update after a patch was issued for a serious vulnerability.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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A major ransomware hosting provider just got hit US with sanctions
News Aeza Group's services were being used for ransomware, infostealers, and disinformation
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Hackers are using PDFs to impersonate big brands like Microsoft and PayPal in a new threat campaign
News Hackers are increasingly using PDF attachments to impersonate major brands in phishing campaigns, according to new research from Cisco Talos.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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UK firms are 'sleepwalking' into smart building cyber threats
News The convergence of operational technology and IT systems is posing serious risks for property firms.
By Rene Millman Published
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Everything we know about the Qantas cyber attack so far
News While details remain murky, cyber experts told ITPro the Qantas incident bears all the hallmarks of the Scattered Spider ransomware group.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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M&S aims for full online restoration within four weeks following major cyber attack
News M&S CEO Stuart Machin says the high street retailer plans to fully restore operations by August following a devastating cyber attack in April.
By Rene Millman Published
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Swiss government data published following supply chain attack – here’s what we know about the culprits
News Radix, a non-profit organization in the health promotion sector, supplies a number of federal offices, whose data has apparently been accessed.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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