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Cyber ​​threats in Germany – a review and outlook
March 29, 2024
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Cyber ​​threats in Germany - a review and outlook

Phishing attacks, ransomware attacks, AI-powered malware – cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and increasing. A study examined how German companies dealt with this in 2023 and what they plan for 2024. The software assessment platform Capterra publishes a study on IT security and shows how the situation of cyber threats developed in 2023. As part of the study, 1.314 employees were surveyed about how companies react to cyber threats and how they strengthen their ability to defend themselves. AI-powered attacks and email phishing attacks are at the top Cyber ​​threats from AI-powered attacks (47%) and new methods of email phishing (46%) are...

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SMEs: threatened by cyber risks
20 November 2023
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SMEs: threatened by cyber risks

Cyber ​​attacks are a challenge for SMEs. Around half of SMEs worldwide have been the target of one. IT security challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). That's why more than half of them are calling for help in dealing with cyber risks. That's the finding of a new global study by Sage. The study reveals how SMEs perceive cybersecurity and outlines the key hurdles they face in this area. With the study, Sage strives to demystify the topic of cybersecurity and turn it from a daunting challenge into a tool...

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79 percent of APT attacks come from China
August 2, 2023
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79 percent of APT attacks come from China

In the first quarter of 2023, attacks on the financial, telecommunications and energy sectors increased. In the ransomware space, financial gain is still crucial for the APT groups. "More than a year into the Ukraine war, cyberattacks have become a strategic weapon used by states to spy on adversaries and fuel societal divisions," said John Fokker, Head of Threat Intelligence, Trellix Advanced Research Center. “Well-known APT groups are a real threat to critical infrastructure such as telecommunications, energy supply and manufacturing in both leading economies and emerging markets. Public and private…

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New malware implant threatens industrial companies
July 31, 2023
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New malware implant threatens industrial companies

Companies from the industrial sector in Eastern Europe were attacked by a threat actor with advanced implants and novel malware. Cloud-based data storage services have been used to exfiltrate data and then proliferate malware. Kaspersky has uncovered a series of targeted attacks on industrial companies in Eastern Europe aimed at establishing a persistent channel for data exfiltration. These attacks shared significant similarities with previously studied attacks such as ExCone and DexCone; this suggests the involvement of APT31, also known as Judgment Panda and Zirconium. The attacks used advanced implants that…

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2023: The top cyber threats facing large enterprises
1. February 2023
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2023: The top cyber threats facing large enterprises

Cyber ​​threats: This year, Kaspersky experts predict that cybercriminals will use media to blackmail large companies and government institutions and report on alleged data leaks. In addition, initial access to companies that have already been compromised is increasingly being acquired on the Darknet. They also anticipate an increase in the malware-as-a-service model and attacks via the cloud. That's a lot of upcoming threats. More cyber threats as early as 2022 Last year, around two thirds (59,3 percent) of large companies in Germany were confronted with more cyber attacks. The attacks put data, financial assets and...

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Cyber ​​Threats: The Top 5 for SMBs
18 January 2023
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Cyber ​​Threats: The Top 5 for SMBs

Unlicensed software, phishing, DDoS attacks or careless employees - small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be confronted with a multitude of cyber threats in 2023. Kaspersky experts have analyzed the top threats for SMEs in the new year and provide protection recommendations. Half of the small and medium-sized companies in Germany were confronted with cyber attacks over the past year. Based on developments within the threat landscape in 2022, Kaspersky cybersecurity experts have identified risks and vulnerabilities that SMEs should be aware of this year: 1. Data leaks by employees While it has…

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3 out of 4 companies have been victims of cyber attacks 
30 December 2022
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3 out of 4 companies have been victims of cyber attacks

Three quarters of German companies were victims of cyber attacks with data loss at least once in the past year. The Trend Micro Cyber ​​Risk Index shows that a lack of overview leads to an increased cyber risk for companies. Trend Micro, one of the world's leading providers of cyber security solutions, publishes the results of its latest Cyber ​​Risk Index (CRI) for the first half of 2022. In it, 76 percent of all companies surveyed in Germany state that they have experienced security incidents in the last twelve months as a result of which customer data has been lost or stolen. 29 percent more than 7 security incidents At 29…

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Report: Cyber ​​threats to businesses are up 143 percent
7 April 2022
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B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

A Challenging Year for Security: 2021 has been marked by a resurgence of dangerous cyber threats targeting organizations and individuals, exposing systemic vulnerabilities in legacy systems and software supply chains. This is shown by the "Threat Review Reports" for the year 2021 by Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes, a global leader in real-time cyber protection, announces the results of its annual 2021 Threat Review Report. When it comes to privacy and cybersecurity, 2021 is proving to be a particularly threatening year: Malwarebytes research showed a COVID upsurge — a massive resurgence of multiple types of…

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Security professionals face record number of cyber threats
6 April 2022
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Security professionals face record number of cyber threats

Organizations are looking for new ways to protect their ever-expanding attack surface and remain secure. A study by Trend Micro shows that security professionals are facing record numbers of cyber threats and excessive workloads. A new study by security manufacturer Trend Micro, one of the world's leading providers of cybersecurity solutions, warns of the increasing threat to digital infrastructures and employees working from home, as threat actors increase their rate of attacks on companies and individuals. Security: Ransomware attacks target KRITIS Ransomware attackers are shifting their focus to critical infrastructures and industries that are under high pressure to…

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Cyber ​​threats before the start of war: what can be learned from them?
28. February 2022
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Cyber ​​threats before the start of war: what can be learned from them?

Prior to the Russian attack on Ukraine, there were a number of cyber threats: Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks that sporadically disrupted Ukrainian government websites and financial services providers. What can we learn from history to be prepared? A timeline from 2007 to 2022. A commentary by Chester Wisniewski, Principal Research Scientist at Sophos. “All companies should always be prepared for attacks from all directions. But it can be helpful to know what to look for when the risk of an attack increases. I decided to tell the story of the well-known…

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