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Proofpoint & CyberArk expand partnership for enhanced security

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Proofpoint and CyberArk expand their partnership, unveiling layered identity security solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud environments to counter sophisticated cyber threats.
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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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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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Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.
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Accenture & SandboxAQ enhance partnership to boost data security

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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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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Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Adlumin unveils an enhanced Ransomware Prevention feature to detect and halt both encryption and data exfiltration tactics, combating double-extortion threats.
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Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Recent data breaches at the BBC Pension Scheme and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting cybersecurity experts to issue warnings about the potential misuse of stolen information.
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DTEX Systems enhances platform to mitigate AI-related risks

Thu, 30th May 2024
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DTEX Systems boosts its DTEX InTERCEPT platform to curb insider threats from generative AI tools like ChatGPT, tackling risks of data leaks and IP theft.
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Ransomware threats escalating in Southeast Asia – report

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Escalation in targeted ransomware threats impacts businesses across Southeast Asia, with over 287,000 incidents detected in 2023 alone.
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Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.
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Radware unveils latest version of AI-based Bot Manager

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Radware introduces a new Bot Manager to proactively mitigate advanced bot attacks whilst ensuring genuine user experience.
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Critical zero-day vulnerability in D-Link routers exposes thousands

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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Ensign InfoSecurity reveals a zero-day vulnerability in D-Link DIR-822 routers, putting users at risk of cyber attacks including data theft.
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Qrypt to provide quantum-secure encryption for Nvidia's platform

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Encryption start-up Qrypt is set to provide quantum-secure encryption for NVIDIA's BlueField-3 DPU network platform to bolster defenses against quantum computing threats.
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Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.
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Check Point Software launches new SaaS security tool

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Check Point Software launches Harmony SaaS, an innovative tool designed seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructure.
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New Barracuda threat report reveals web apps exploitation methods

Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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The Threat Spotlight report by Barracuda Networks reveals a surge in cyberattacks exploiting web application security gaps, with over 18 billion attacks mitigated in 2023.
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Google Cloud's 2024 report highlights key cyber threats & defences

Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons Report identifies credential misuse, cryptomining, ransomware, and data theft as the key cloud-related threats, citing the need for stringent defensive strategies.
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'ResumeLooters' cyber-attack disrupts 65 companies across Asia-Pacific

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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'ResumeLooters' cybercrime campaign compromises 65 businesses in Asia-Pacific, exploiting weaknesses in job search and retail sites to steal and sell personal data of over 2 million individuals.
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Checkmarx reveals top cyberattack trends in January

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Checkmarx reveals top January trends in supply chain cyberattacks, showing a rise in data theft, deceptive typosquatting, and malware injections.
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Australian business increasingly seek cybersecurity services

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Tesserent reports a notable rise in demand for services from Australian company directors and boards.
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Report shows daily cyber threats on the rise in 2023

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports a near-3% rise in daily cyber threats in 2023, with new tactics and threats emerging.