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Keeper Security launches user-friendly passphrase generator
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity measures by integrating a user-friendly passphrase generator into their Web Vault system, increasing the level of protection against cyber threats.
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Trustifi launches innovative phishing detection training for MSPs
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ai
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microsoft
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google
AI and cloud-based cybersecurity company Trustifi has launched a Email Security Awareness training module, enhancing network user protection.
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Axis unveils hybrid cloud platform for adaptable security solutions
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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partner programmes
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Axis Communications unveils Axis Cloud Connect, an innovative open hybrid cloud platform set to revolutionise security solutions as demand for cloud-based video surveillance surges.
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Cisco launches Hypershield for AI-driven security upgrade
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Cisco responds to pressing cyber threats by launching Cisco Hypershield, a first-of-its-kind, AI-native security solution, set to redefine and fortify data centres and clouds.
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How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Cyberattack case studies from global XDR service provider Barracuda demonstrate the dangers of incomplete digital security.
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Kaspersky illuminates LockBit ransomware group's advanced tactics
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ransomware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovers advanced methods used by ransomware group LockBit, highlighting the use of custom, easy-to-use tools for frequent, damaging cyber attacks.
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Bugcrowd launches AI bias assessment for secure LLM application use
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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llms
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ai
San Francisco tech firm Bugcrowd rolls out an AI Bias Assessment to help organisations and governments implement Large Language Model (LLM) applications securely and without data bias.
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First-party data collection prioritised due to privacy laws
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Data privacy laws drive firms to favour first-party data collection via email and websites, according to State of Marketing Automation report, with generative AI use also rising.
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Cisco boosts Secure Application with added data, cloud security features
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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cloud security
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application security
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devsecops
Cisco has unveiled new updates to its Secure Application, now offering data and cloud security capabilities, in a move to aid businesses in securing their cloud-native applications and protecting sensitive data amid rising data breaches.
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MotivationWorks upgrades cybersecurity with Radware
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
Japanese firm MotivationWorks strengthens cloud services security with Radware to combat rising DDoS attacks, amid a 171% surge in malicious web activities.
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Absolute Security focuses on cyber resilience in company rebrand
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Absolute Security, previously known as Absolute Software, has rebranded to reflect its dedication to providing advanced cyber resilience solutions amid increasing digital threats.
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Armis acquires Silk Security for a total of $150M
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Armis, an asset intelligence cybersecurity firm, acquires Silk Security for $150M, aiming to create a comprehensive cyber threat management platform and bridge the gap between threat identification and resolution.
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Most enterprise PCs ill-equipped for AI-induced security threats
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
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ai pc
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cyber resilience
A staggering 92% of enterprise PCs lack sufficient RAM to support emerging AI technologies, introducing high-risk security issues, reports Absolute Security's Cyber Resilience Risk Index 2024.
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92% of global PCs ill-equipped for modern AI, warns Absolute Security
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ai
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
Almost 92% of PCs worldwide fail to meet basic requirements for AI applications, revealing serious security and cyber resilience risks, says a report by Absolute Security.
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Three ways employees can spot a deepfake scam
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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cfo
As deepfake scams surge globally, employees are urged to be vigilant and adopt common-sense checks, including 'liveness' checks and using internal codewords.
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Qualys offers free cybersecurity platform access after NCSC guidance
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
In response to updated patching guidance from the UK's NCSC, cloud-based IT solutions provider Qualys is offering free 30-day access to their Enterprise TruRisk Platform.
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Cado Security unmasks Cerber ransomware threat to Confluence servers
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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ransomware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Cyber security firm, Cado Security, uncovers revelations about a Linux variant of Cerber ransomware exploiting vulnerabilities in Confluence servers using the CVE-2023-22518 exploit.
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BeyondTrust takes over Entitle to boost cloud estate security
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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saas
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pam
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iam
BeyondTrust's acquisition of privilege management solution Entitle will bolster its privileged identity security platform.
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ExpressVPN research raises awareness of DNS leak risks
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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vpns
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devops
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apm
ExpressVPN highlights hidden DNS leak risks in a ground-breaking research paper, sparking industry-wide security implications.
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Keepit appoints cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen as new CISO
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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dr
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen takes on Chief Information Security Officer role at SaaS data backup leader Keepit, expected to augment security advisory capabilities and service development.