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Retail ransomware attacks surge 40% as Safepay tops threats
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Ransomware attacks on retail surged 40% in May, with Safepay emerging as the top threat actor amid shifting cyber risks globally, NCC Group warns.
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Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies
Fri, 16th May 2025
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ESET reveals Operation RoundPress: a cyberespionage campaign using XSS on webmail, targeting governments and defence linked to Ukraine conflict.
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Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year
Wed, 14th May 2025
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Security awareness training cuts global phishing click rates by 86% over a year, reducing employee risk from 33.1% to 4.1%, says new KnowBe4 report.
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Eviden partners with Supermicro to enhance AI infrastructure
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Eviden has partnered with Supermicro to enhance AI infrastructure across Europe, India, the Middle East, and South America, responding to rising demand.
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Console Connect & Zenlayer expand global reach via APIs
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Console Connect and Zenlayer have teamed up to enhance global connectivity through bilateral APIs, extending access to key markets in Southeast Asia and South America.
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Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.
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Netmore Group acquires Everynet, expands global presence
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Netmore Group has acquired Everynet, boosting its global IoT capabilities and expanding its network to 17 countries with over 2.3 million active devices.
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Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.
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Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.
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Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.
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South East Asia leads in email security awareness
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Zoho's report reveals SEA's lead in email security awareness among developing regions. SMEs lag behind larger enterprises and developed regions.
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NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.
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Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with giveaway
Mon, 20th May 2024
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Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with a global pizza giveaway, events in 20+ countries, and community engagements, marking the historic BTC purchase.
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Synergy Logistics appoints Brian Kirst as chief commercial officer
Wed, 15th May 2024
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Synergy Logistics elevates Brian Kirst to Chief Commercial Officer, aiming for global expansion and leveraging his 30 years in logistics and digital tech.
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Global Processing boosts efficiency with New Relic AI platform
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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Digital finance giant Global Processing has optimised operations with New Relic platform, resulting in a 50% alert noise reduction and 30% faster IT outage counteraction.
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Ransomware attacks surged by 45% in 2023, report finds
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Ransomware attacks surged by 45% YoY in 2023, hugely exceeding initial predictions, despite a December downturn.
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Leaseweb launches Multi-CDN service in Asia Pacific region
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Leaseweb, a cloud services provider, rolls out its Multi-CDN technology in Asia Pacific, enhancing content delivery performance and slashing latency for sectors including Media, SaaS, Gaming and more.
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Social media management software market to skyrocket by $35 billion
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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Technological advancements have spurred a projected growth of the social media management software market, anticipated to surge by $34.62 billion.
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Genetec's security report reveals rising cloud adoption in Australia & New Zealand
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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Genetec's security report indicates increased adoption of cloud-based security solutions in Australia and New Zealand.