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Cyberattacks highlight urgent need for Zero Trust security

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Recent cyber attacks are raising calls for stronger, identity-focused cybersecurity, including Zero Trust principles, with traditional password hygiene no longer sufficient.
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ONLYOFFICE DocSpace 3.1 update brings VDR roles & templates

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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document management
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encryption
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ONLYOFFICE launches DocSpace 3.1, enhancing Virtual Data Rooms with role-based forms, guest management, templates and AES-256 encryption for self-hosted users.
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ETSI launches Covercrypt for post-quantum data security

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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quantum computing
ETSI has launched Covercrypt, a new post-quantum security standard aimed at protecting critical data and communications from future quantum threats.
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Spike in remote ransomware attacks reported by Sophos

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Sophos has reported a staggering 141% rise in remote ransomware attacks since 2022, highlighting the urgent need for businesses to bolster cybersecurity measures.
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Rethinking data resilience on World Backup Day 2025

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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ransomware
As World Backup Day nears, experts stress that mere data backups are now inadequate amid rising cyber threats, urging a shift to robust resilience strategies.
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AWS unveils Ocelot chip claiming 90% cost reduction

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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encryption
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hyperscale
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quantum computing
Amazon Web Services has launched its first quantum computing chip, Ocelot, claiming it can slash quantum error correction costs by up to 90%.
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Emburse debuts AI for efficient expense management

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
Emburse has launched Emburse AI, a dedicated large language model aiming to streamline expense management and enhance accuracy in financial processes.
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Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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encryption
A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.
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Alibaba Cloud leads 2024 Magic Quadrant for 5th year

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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encryption
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fintech
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genai
Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.
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Catalogic launches DPX vPlus 7.0 with Nutanix Ready status

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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data protection
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Catalogic Software has launched DPX vPlus 7.0, enhancing data protection with Nutanix Ready status, advanced integrations, and improved user experience.
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Conduktor raises USD $30 million to boost US expansion

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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encryption
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data privacy
Data management platform Conduktor has raised USD $30 million in Series B funding to fuel its expansion into the US market amid soaring real-time data demand.
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Microsoft revealed the latest updates of Recall for enhanced PC security & privacy

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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data privacy
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Microsoft has unveiled the latest updates to Recall, enhancing security and privacy features for Copilot+ PCs with advanced AI capabilities and user control.
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Fortinet breach exposes 440GB of data; no ransom paid

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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encryption
Fortinet has resolved a security breach that impacted less than 0.3% of its customers via a third-party cloud, SharePoint, containing 440GB of data.
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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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encryption
Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.
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Accenture & SandboxAQ enhance partnership to boost data security

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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encryption
Accenture and SandboxAQ are deepening their partnership to improve data security, addressing encryption needs amidst rising threats from AI and quantum computing.
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Powering up security: Protecting EV charging stations from cyberthreats

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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siem
As EV charging stations become crucial to smart cities, their increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks demands enhanced security measures to stave off potential disruptions.
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Senetas lands record-breaking Middle Eastern encryption hardware order

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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encryption
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pc hardware
Senetas Corporation lands its largest-ever order worth $2.5 and $3 million in revenue from a Middle East government agency, deploying over 100 high-speed Ethernet encryptors, enhancing its FY2024 profit.
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Ransomware threats escalating in Southeast Asia – report

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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supply chain
Escalation in targeted ransomware threats impacts businesses across Southeast Asia, with over 287,000 incidents detected in 2023 alone.
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Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy XCover7 & Tab Active5

Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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encryption
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cloud services
Samsung Electronics unveils Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy Tab Active5, rugged devices providing enhanced 5G connectivity and robust security for demanding frontline work.
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Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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physical security
Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.