Kaseya hit by one of the largest cyberattacks in history with REvil hack
US IT provider Kaseya has become the latest in a growing line of organisations to suffer a cyberattack at the hands of the REvil ransomware group.
CISA unveils ransomware self-assessment tool to bolster company security
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched the Ransomware Readiness Assessment (RRA) to help companies strengthen their security.
Barracuda acquires MSP-focused XDR platform SKOUT Cybersecurity
Cloud-enabled security solution provider Barracuda Networks acquired SKOUT Cybersecurity in an attempt to foray into the extended detection and response (XDR) market.
Global cyber study finds US remains dominant power, China continues ascent
A study by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has found the US continues to lead the way as the number one cyber power worldwide.
EU unveils plans for cyber unit to tackle large scale attacks
The European Commission (EC) has launched its strategy to build a Joint Cyber Unit to tackle large scale cyberattacks, according to the BBC.
Honeywell report finds external malware is rising challenge for industrial firms
Honeywell has found the number of cyber threats that use USB sticks and other external media devices as a launch point doubled during 2021.
More depth needed to protect against cyberattacks, US Attorney General claims
US Attorney General Merrick Garland has said the country’s private industry needs to enact better safeguards to avoid consequences in the event of a cyberattack.
Illumio bolsters unicorn status with Thoma Bravo-backed $225m Series F
Cybersecurity company Illumio has grown its valuation to $2.75bn after it raked in $225m in a Series F funding round.
Brazilian healthcare firm Grupo Fleury suffers significant ransomware attack
Sao Paulo-based medical diagnostics company Grupo Fleury has revealed it has suffered a ransomware attack that has led to it taking its systems offline.
Cyber innovator John McAfee dead at 75 following suspected suicide
John McAfee - founder of antivirus software giant McAfee – has died aged 75.
