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Latest news - Page 160

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Rising fraudulent ads on search engines prompt calls for vigilance
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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malware
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martech
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risk & compliance
Rising instances of fraudulent software ads on search engines lead to heightened scrutiny and calls for user vigilance, warns cybersecurity firm Oxylabs.
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SailPoint expands Identity Security Cloud with new Standard Suite
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
SailPoint Technologies launches the Identity Security Cloud Standard suite and a tiered customer success service, aiding firms on their identity security journey at different stages of evolution.
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Rise in Valentine's Day scamming on dating apps, warns Cequence Security
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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ftc
This Valentine's Day, Cequence Security's alarming research reveals an increase in scamming activity on dating apps, with fraudsters posing as romantic prospects to exploit users financially.
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Keeper Security announces compatibility with Apple Vision Pro
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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smartphones
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application security
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passwordless
Keeper Security has declared its software compatibility with Apple Vision Pro, facilitating secure login to applications and boosting the user experience with autofill functionalities.
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Cisco unveils Identity Intelligence to bolster AI-driven security
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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mfa
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casb
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sase
Cisco introduces Identity Intelligence, marking a significant step towards an integrated, AI-driven, cross-domain security platform.
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Why organisations should transition to a single-vendor secure access service edge
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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vpns
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
To combat escalating online threats, companies are shifting towards secure access service edge (SASE), enhancing user experience and operational efficiency across diverse architectures. As a single-vendor solution, SASE simplifies and optimises security for both on-campus and remote environments.
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Udemy introduces AI-driven thematic analysis to bolster group learning
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Udemy unveils an AI-powered thematic analysis tool aimed at enriching cohort learning experiences, driving greater collaboration, and enhancing cross-functional comprehension on its online education platform.
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Global ransomware attacks surge by 84% in 2023, reveals NCC study
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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fbi
Ransomware attacks rose by a staggering 84% in 2023, notably impacting the industrials sector, as new threat actors emerged, reported NCC Group.
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Norton's Genie: An AI tool to combat online dating scams
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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email security
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data privacy
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ai
Norton unveils Genie, an AI-based scam detection app, to counter increasingly sophisticated romance scams plaguing online dating realms.
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China's hacking accusations against West lack substantial proof, says SentinelOne
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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hacking
SentinelOne's investigation refutes China's allegations of Western hacking, highlighting a lack of substantial proof and noting China's use of recycled details from leaked US documents.
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Talking cybersecurity with the board of Directors
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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investment
Cybersecurity professionals must translate their technical language to ensure board members fully grasp inherent cyber threats, to encourage informed investment and more accountable cybercrime prevention.
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Stablecoins: Clarifying myths and highlighting superpowers
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Stablecoins, an innovative class of cryptocurrency, combine the advantages of digital security and rapid transactions, despite myths and misunderstandings.
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How to drive a healthy relationship with your work in 2024
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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hp
In 2024, HP's Work Relationship Index illustrates a global work relationship at breaking point, highlighting the need for flexible workspaces, correct technology, and emotionally intelligent leadership.
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Next-gen block storage redefines mission-critical storage architectures
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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storage
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enterprise storage
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storage management
Let’s take a closer look at how this next-generation HPE block storage platform redefines enterprise storage.
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Action1 unveils 'Patching That Just Works' for superior network security
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Action1 Corporation unveils 'Patching That Just Works', an updated platform feature striving for a 99% success rate in patch deployment, responding to user feedback for a reliable, user-centric solution.
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Rising threats to operational tech & IoT networks, warns Nozomi
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
Network case anomalies surge 19%, marking a rising and sophisticated threat to operational technology and IoT environments, with manufacturing vulnerabilities rocketing 230%, warns Nozomi Networks Labs.
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Westcon-Comstor's 3D Lab garners $25m in new business within a year
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
In its first year, Westcon-Comstor's 3D Lab, a cybersecurity solutions virtual testing platform, has drawn over 1,500 users and yielded over $25m in fresh business for partners.
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Checkmarx launches faster, more accurate app security solution
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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application security
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devsecops
Checkmarx unveils its next-generation SAST solution, touted to transform enterprise application security with 90% faster app scans and up to 80% reduction in false positives.
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Australian & NZ workers fear businesses are ill-equipped for cyber threats
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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casb
Nearly half of Australian and New Zealand workers do not feel ready to combat cyberattack threats, with 43% fearing becoming scam or phishing victims at work, ELMO Software research reveals.
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Trade Me sees 20% campaign performance improvement using new tools
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
New Zealand's largest online auction site, Trade Me, has improved campaign performance by 20% using AI predictive models and tools to optimise personalisation.