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Global ransomware attacks rise as healthcare faces surge in cyber threats

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Ransomware attacks surge to 20 daily incidents in 2025H1, with healthcare facing increased cyber threats and hackers targeting overlooked IoT devices worldwide.
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Forescout's 2024 H1 Threat Review reveals surge in cyber threats

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Report reveals a 43% surge in vulnerabilities and a 6% rise in ransomware attacks in H1 2024, with VPNs and network infrastructure under significant threat.
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Forescout joins Microsoft's AI-powered cybersecurity initiative

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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Forescout has been selected to participate in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Preview, poised to leverage their expertise in enhancing Security Copilot functionality and utilising AI in strengthening cybersecurity measures.
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Armis appoints ex-Forescout exec Brian Gumbel as President

Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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Armis, a cybersecurity company, has appointed Brian Gumbel as its president to enhance its go-to-market strategies and prepare for future IPO.
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Forescout's Vedere Labs details OT vulnerabilities in latest study

Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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Forescout's Vedere Labs disclosed an update to its OT:ICEFALL study distributed in June 2022, which detailed vulnerabilities found in thousands of OT devices.
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Forescout's Vedere Labs identifies riskiest connected devices

Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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According to Forescout's Vedere Labs, the growing number and diversity of connected devices in every industry presents new challenges for organisations.
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Forescout reveals top vulnerabilities impacting OT vendors

Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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Forescout's Vedere Labs has disclosed OT: ICEFALL, naming 56 vulnerabilities affecting devices from 10 operational technology vendors.
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Forescout signs agreement to acquire expert in threat detection

Thu, 9th Jun 2022
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Forescout Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire Cysiv, an innovator that uses its cloud platform to improve detection and response.
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Forescout Technologies launches free threat hunting service

Tue, 31st May 2022
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Forescout Technologies has announced the launch of Forescout Frontline, a new threat hunting service utilising a team of trained cybersecurity analysts.
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Big names come together to launch OT Cybersecurity Coalition

Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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The OT Cyber Coalition aims to advocate for vendor-neutral, interoperable and standards-based cybersecurity solutions.
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Forescout launches Continuum Platform to better manage risk

Wed, 6th Apr 2022
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Forescout Technologies launches automated cybersecurity platform to manage risk posture of assets across an enterprise's digital terrain.
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New edge vulnerability revealed by Forescout

Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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AMNESIA:33 is a set of 33 memory-corrupting vulnerabilities affecting four open source TCP/IP stacks: uIP; FNET; picoTCP; and Nut/Net.
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CyberArk launches Forescout and Phosphorus integration to aid with IoT security

Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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CyberArk has partnered with Forescout and Phosphorus to secure IoT devices and technologies used by organisations.
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Forescout expands integrations with partner solutions

Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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Expanded partnerships and integrations with Splunk, CrowdStrike and CyberArk allow for better IT and OT security posture for joint customers.
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Why zero trust could fail due to lack of understanding​, not technology

Tue, 20th Oct 2020
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Distributed workforces are becoming the norm, but implementing a zero trust security model requires understanding and knowledge.
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The five business benefits of a zero trust approach to security

Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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Zero trust security offers businesses improved visibility, cost reduction, simplified compliance, cohesive IT resolutions, and seamless digital transformation.
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Forescout launches new updates to aid in defending the Enterprise of Things

Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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Forescout updates platform to enhance security measures for the Enterprise of Things, focusing on zero trust adoption and reducing threat exposure.
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Forescout and Arista Networks embark on new Zero Trust security partnership venture

Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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Forescout and Arista Networks have come together to deliver Zero Trust security and greater device visibility and enforcement across heterogeneous networks.
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Forescout and ServiceNow advance tech partnership to protect critical infrastructure

Mon, 27th Jul 2020
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Forescout and ServiceNow team up to enhance operational technology capabilities and protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
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Top 10 riskiest IoT devices for enterprises, according to Forescout

Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Forescout's The Enterprise of Things Security Report reveals the 10 riskiest IoT devices of 2020, which pose a threat to enterprise networks.