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Akamai launches Content Protector to thwart scraping attacks in Asia-Pacific
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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application security
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physical security
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In response to growing malicious bot activity in Asia Pacific and Japan, tech giant Akamai Technologies unveils Content Protector, a new tool designed to mitigate scraping attacks while preserving beneficial traffic.
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Darktrace says Cyber threats shifting towards as-a-service tools
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace reports a major shift in cybercrime, with increasing reliance on 'as-a-service' tools like Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service,.
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Milestone Systems teams up with CVE Program for cybersecurity
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital entertainment
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video
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transparency
Video technology leader, Milestone Systems, partners with the Common Vulnerability and Exposures Program, furthering transparency and cooperation in addressing cybersecurity threats.
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BeyondTrust reports substantial growth & ongoing innovation in 2023
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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pam
BeyondTrust reports notable growth in 2023, with over 80% recurring revenue and approximately 40% subscription ARR growth, bolstered by industry-leading customer satisfaction and retention rates.
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Akamai's 'Content Protector' safeguards against web scraping
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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martech
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application security
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commerce systems
Akamai Technologies' new software 'Content Protector', launched in Sydney, promises enhanced protection for businesses against sophisticated content scraping attacks.
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Dynatrace launches OpenPipeline for enhanced data management
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
Dynatrace introduces OpenPipeline, a new core technology that allows customers to manage petabyte-scale data inflow securely and cost-efficiently.
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Check Point Infinity platform excels in Miercom's security benchmark tests
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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ai
Check Point Infinity Platform outshines rivals in Miercom's NGFW Security Benchmark 2024 report, registering an exceptional 99.8% block rate for Zero+1 day Malware.
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Bumble launches AI tool Deception Detector to counter fake profiles
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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email security
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ai
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spam
Bumble Inc. unveils AI-powered Deception Detector to combat fake profiles and scams, resulting in a 45% drop in user reports of false accounts in two months.
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iboss launches ChatGPT Risk Module for enhanced AI interaction security
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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casb
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dlp
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risk & compliance
Cybersecurity leader iboss launches the state-of-the-art ChatGPT Risk Module, an addition to its Zero Trust SSE solution, ensuring robust data security when utilising AI technologies.
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Rapid7 launches Managed Digital Risk Protection service
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Rapid7, renowned for risk and threat detection, introduces Managed Digital Risk Protection service to proactively neutralise cyber threats.
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Guardz expands cybersecurity services to Australia & New Zealand
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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threat detection
Cybersecurity firm Guardz has expanded into Australia and New Zealand to facilitate cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses via a partnership with cloud solution firm Manage Protect.
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Sean Muirhead named Chief Product Officer at Logpoint
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Cybersecurity veteran, Sean Muirhead, joins London-based powerbrand, Logpoint, as CPO, bringing his broad industry and product development expertise to strengthen Logpoint's product strategy and market initiatives.
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Arlo crowned Connected Home Security Camera Company of the Year
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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iot
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physical security
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ai
Arlo Technologies gains acclaim as the Connected Home Security Camera Company of the Year at the 8th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards, highlighting the firm's innovative smart home security products and commitment to consumer privacy.
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SentinelOne discovers new macOS malware threatening software integrity
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
SentinelOne threat researchers identify malware macOS.Bkdr.Activator, spreading via illicitly modified versions of popular software, potentially threatening macOS users at an extensive scale.
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SentinelOne acquires PingSafe, redefining cloud security in AI era
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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storage
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-powered security leader, SentinelOne, acquires cloud-native application protection firm PingSafe, marking a critical shift in cloud security dynamics.
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Safer Internet Day: call to action from Ping Identity's chief architect
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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mfa
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passwordless
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Patrick Harding, Chief Product Architect at Ping Identity, emphasises the importance of user-friendly, secure authentication methods like MFA and passwordless identification on Safer Internet Day, amidst rising cyber threats.
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Qualys integrates its security solutions suite with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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oracle
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byol
Qualys, a leader in cloud-based IT solutions, now fully integrates with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, offering a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity and compliance tools available on the Oracle Cloud Marketplace.
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Group-IB & INTERPOL collab tackles global cybercrime
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.
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Channel partners perceive EU's NIS2 directive as revenue opportunity
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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edutech
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
93% of channel partners see upcoming EU cybersecurity directive NIS2 as a revenue-growing opportunity, according to a survey by global tech provider Westcon-Comstor.
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The role of Privilege Access Management in achieving robust cybersecurity
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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pam
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phishing
Privilege Access Management (PAM), with its ability to control key digital accounts, is proving crucial in combating rising cybersecurity threats posed by misuse of digital identities, a key source of business disruption.