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NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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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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Businesses to increase cloud use by 85% in next five years
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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malware
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hybrid cloud
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phishing
Kaspersky and ISG reveal 85% of organisations plan to expand cloud use in five years, prompting Kaspersky to launch a cloud workload security ecosystem.
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Object First sees an 822% surge in Q1 2024 bookings
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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virtualisation
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ransomware
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veeam
Object First saw an 822% surge in Q1 2024 bookings, highlighting the need for ransomware-proof backup solutions.
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Trend Micro excels in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro excelled in the latest MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations, achieving 100% visibility in threat detection and an 86% actionability rating.
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Cybersecurity, AI, IoT top enterprise tech priorities for 2024-2025
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
New IoT Analytics research identifies top tech priorities for 2024-2025, spotlighting cybersecurity, process automation, and IT software, with AI rising to fourth place.
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Action1 launches inaugural software vulnerability report for 2024
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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virtualisation
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edge security
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personal computing devices
Action1's 2024 Software Vulnerability Ratings Report provides CISOs and CIOs with key insights amid NVD delays, highlighting rising exploit rates and the critical need for timely data sharing.
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Inside the day-to-day challenges of Splunk's CISO Jason Lee
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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siem
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phishing
Splunk's CISO Jason Lee has discussed the dynamic nature of his role, the importance of using Splunk’s own products, and tackling cybersecurity threats.
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Gallagher Security appoints new digital & brand leaders
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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customers
Gallagher Security appoints Tom Harding as Head of Digital and Hugo Parcell as Head of Brand and Creative, aiming to drive innovation and growth in marketing.
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YouTube, the backdrop of a scammer’s play
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cyberattackers are turning to YouTube to spread phishing and malware through sophisticated scams, deceiving users with deepfakes and trusted spokespersons. Stay vigilant.
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NZ Government urged to lead in tackling cyber challenges
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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siem
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cybersecurity
Splunk’s VP is urging the New Zealand Government to establish consistent standards and centralised investment to avoid evolving cyber threats.
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Report reveals a 23% rise in global ad fraud schemes
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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APAC's ad market is set to grow 8.5% to USD $289 billion in 2024, amid rising AI-driven ad fraud and evolving media quality trends.
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Study reveals 45% of passwords crackable within a minute
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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personal computing devices
A Kaspersky study reveals over 87 million online passwords can be guessed within one minute, exposing a severe vulnerability.
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Managing digital risks: essential practices for modern businesses
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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it training
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
As organisations increasingly depend on digital technologies, Digital Risk Management has become crucial, according to a new report.
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Experts urge tech firms to prioritise secure-by-design principles
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
With tech giants grappling with data breaches and security flaws, experts stress the urgent need for multifactor authentication and stronger identity security to protect against rising cyber threats.
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Why data still leaks through enterprise DLP solutions
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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phishing
Despite enterprise DLP solutions, data leaks persist, costing an average of USD $4.45 million per breach. Learn why browser security agents could be the key to plugging security gaps.
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Report highlights surge in cyberattacks on operational technology
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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phishing
A Fortinet report reveals a surge in cyberattacks on OT systems, with 73% of organisations hit, up from 49%. This rise emphasises the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Global survey reveals growing inadequacies in cyber threat response
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
A global survey by Gigamon reveals a 20% rise in undetected cyber breaches, with only 25% of organisations able to respond in real time. Australia fares worse, with 42% of breaches detected through dark web leaks.
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Barracuda Networks report shows rise in email cyber threats
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Barracuda Networks’ Email Threats and Trends, Vol. 1 report reveals an alarming rise in sophisticated email-based cyber threats, driven by advancing AI, with BEC attacks now comprising over 10% of all social engineering threats.
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CrowdStrike sets speed record in MITRE's cybersecurity test
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike's Falcon Complete set a new cybersecurity benchmark by detecting a sophisticated eCrime attack within four minutes during MITRE's evaluation.
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CrowdStrike & HPE partner to secure AI innovations
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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hybrid cloud
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ai security
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genai
CrowdStrike partners with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to bolster AI security, integrating Falcon with GreenLake and OpsRamp AIOps to protect AI innovations.