Threat intelligence

Check Point Software Unveils Comprehensive 2024 Security Report, Highlighting Ransomware Surge and AI Defense Innovations

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

VIENNA, Austria, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, released its much-anticipated 2024 Annual Security Report.

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  • VIENNA, Austria, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, released its much-anticipated 2024 Annual Security Report.
  • This year's edition delves into the increasing complexity of cyber threats, with a special focus on the dramatic rise in ransomware incidents and the strategic use of AI in cyber security defenses.
  • Reflecting on a year marked by significant cyber turmoil, the report highlights a 90% increase in publicly extorted victims of ransomware attacks.
  • Such ransomware attacks now account for 10% of all malware detected by Check Point’s sensors.

Group-IB reveals Hi-Tech Crime Trends 23/24: surge in ransomware against backdrop of growing AI, macOS threats

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The growing appetite of nation-state sponsored threat actors, also known as advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, has shown that no region is immune to cyber threats.

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  • The growing appetite of nation-state sponsored threat actors, also known as advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, has shown that no region is immune to cyber threats.
  • FraudGPT and WormGPT are highly discussed tools on underground forums and Telegram channels, tailored for social engineering and phishing.
  • Group-IB's Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2023/2024 also highlighted the sale of compromised ChatGPT credentials on the dark web, building upon past research .
  • A full round-up of the top global threats and invaluable insights from the Group-IB Threat Intelligence unit can be found in the full Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2023/2024 report.

Group-IB reveals Hi-Tech Crime Trends 23/24: surge in ransomware against backdrop of growing AI, macOS threats

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024

The growing appetite of nation-state sponsored threat actors, also known as advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, has shown that no region is immune to cyber threats.

Key Points: 
  • The growing appetite of nation-state sponsored threat actors, also known as advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, has shown that no region is immune to cyber threats.
  • FraudGPT and WormGPT are highly discussed tools on underground forums and Telegram channels, tailored for social engineering and phishing.
  • Group-IB's Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2023/2024 also highlighted the sale of compromised ChatGPT credentials on the dark web, building upon past research .
  • A full round-up of the top global threats and invaluable insights from the Group-IB Threat Intelligence unit can be found in the full Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2023/2024 report.

Scientel Solutions Announces Partnership with UK-based Cybersecurity Company, KryptoKloud

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

LINCOLN, United Kingdom, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientel Solutions (Scientel) headquartered in Aurora, IL, USA announces partnership with UK-based cyber intelligence company, KryptoKloud Ltd.

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  • LINCOLN, United Kingdom, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientel Solutions (Scientel) headquartered in Aurora, IL, USA announces partnership with UK-based cyber intelligence company, KryptoKloud Ltd.
    For over 30 years, Scientel has worked to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities to keep up with the needs of its clients and the sophisticated cyber threats that they are presented with.
  • Expressing excitement about the collaboration, KryptoKloud Ltd's CEO, Paul Burrows, stated, "Our partnership with Scientel represents a strategic alignment of vision and capabilities.
  • We are eager to partner together to leverage AI capabilities and add KryptoCTI to our evolving portfolio of best-in-class cybersecurity solutions", states Mike Cataletto, CTO at Scientel Solutions.
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Trellix to Host AI and Cybersecurity Virtual Summit

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Trellix , the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), today announced its AI and Cybersecurity Virtual Summit, The New Frontier in Cybersecurity: AI’s Risk and Opportunity , sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS), will take place February 28 and 29, 2024.

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  • Trellix , the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), today announced its AI and Cybersecurity Virtual Summit, The New Frontier in Cybersecurity: AI’s Risk and Opportunity , sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS), will take place February 28 and 29, 2024.
  • As the AI revolution shapes the cybersecurity landscape, advancements in security capabilities enable organizations to improve defensive tactics while enabling nation-states and criminal organizations to improve offensive tactics.
  • Cybersecurity leaders are challenged to manage these risks to enhance the organization’s cybersecurity posture.
  • Summit attendees will learn how to defend against cybercriminals using AI, why AI chatbots pose a risk, how to protect against data leakage, and how to utilize the power of AI to accelerate response time, increase SOC efficiency, and reduce time to investigate.

Group-IB rolls out a series of enhancements to its Unified Risk Platform

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

The AI-powered enhancements have been introduced to improve behavioral fraud detection capabilities.

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  • The AI-powered enhancements have been introduced to improve behavioral fraud detection capabilities.
  • This recent enhancement allows customers to effortlessly build and test custom fraud detection rules using historical data from millions of sessions.
  • Group-IB also successfully launched its Cyber Fraud Intelligence Platform, built upon its proprietary Fraud Protection Platform.
  • Group-IB's Threat Intelligence , the lifeblood of the Unified Risk Platform, has been supercharged to improve the efficiency of the company's patented Graph Network Analysis tool.

Group-IB rolls out a series of enhancements to its Unified Risk Platform

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 8, 2024

The AI-powered enhancements have been introduced to improve behavioral fraud detection capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • The AI-powered enhancements have been introduced to improve behavioral fraud detection capabilities.
  • This recent enhancement allows customers to effortlessly build and test custom fraud detection rules using historical data from millions of sessions.
  • Group-IB also successfully launched its Cyber Fraud Intelligence Platform, built upon its proprietary Fraud Protection Platform.
  • Group-IB's Threat Intelligence , the lifeblood of the Unified Risk Platform, has been supercharged to improve the efficiency of the company's patented Graph Network Analysis tool.

Babel Street Appoints Former CIA Chief Data Scientist Dr. Barbara Stevens as Newest Advisor

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Babel Street, the world's leading data-to-knowledge company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barbara Stevens, NACD.DC, to its Board of Advisors.

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  • Babel Street, the world's leading data-to-knowledge company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barbara Stevens, NACD.DC, to its Board of Advisors.
  • "Adding a highly accomplished professional like Dr. Stevens to our distinguished advisory group helps Babel Street continue to lead the intelligence and risk operations space,” said John Weaver, Chief Strategy Officer at Babel Street.
  • "I’m thrilled to join the Babel Street team during this exciting period of high growth for the business," said Dr. Stevens.
  • Stevens joins the Babel Street Board of Advisors alongside Paul Becker, David Glaser, Ellen McCarthy, and Patricia Stokes.

Threat Intelligence Security Market to grow by USD 17 billion between 2022 - 2027, Growth Driven by Rising number of cyberattacks on connected devices or systems - Technavio

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

The potential growth difference for the threat intelligence security market between 2022 and 2027 is USD 17 billion.

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  • The potential growth difference for the threat intelligence security market between 2022 and 2027 is USD 17 billion.
  • Utilizing threat intelligence services is crucial to understanding and countering evolving cyber threats, driving the market growth in cybersecurity defense strategies.
  • The Threat Intelligence Security Market is rapidly evolving, driven by the increasing sophistication of Cyber Threat Intelligence.
  • The competitive intelligence tools market is projected to grow by USD 28.90 billion with a CAGR of 10.38% during the forecast period 2021 to 2026.

Media Advisory: Fortinet Returns to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting to Offer Cybersecurity Insights

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Ken Xie, Fortinet Founder, Chairman of the Board, and CEO, will offer strategic insights to the Cybersecurity Futures 2030 session on January 17 (more details below).

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  • Ken Xie, Fortinet Founder, Chairman of the Board, and CEO, will offer strategic insights to the Cybersecurity Futures 2030 session on January 17 (more details below).
  • Currently, Ken is a board member of the Cyber Threat Alliance and the Center for Cybersecurity for the World Economic Forum .
  • The Annual Meeting 2024 will welcome over 100 governments from around the world, all major international organizations, as well as civil society leaders.
  • Fortinet is committed to offering ongoing strategic insights to the global cybersecurity conversation.