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Abnormal sees 350% uptick in phishing via file-sharing sites
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Abnormal Security’s latest report reveals a staggering 350% surge in file-sharing phishing attacks exploiting trusted domains.
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Sophos launches customer success initiative to boost support
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Sophos unveils Customer Success initiative to streamline support, offering security resources and educational tools to elevate cybersecurity.
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Endor Labs unveils tools to enhance OSS security efforts
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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application security
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open source
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remediation
Endor Labs unveiled Upgrade Impact Analysis and Endor Magic Patches at Black Hat, offering new tools to tackle OSS security risks and accelerate vulnerability remediation.
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Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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government
Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.
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Entrust nShield 5 HSMs achieve FIPS 140-3 certification
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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key management
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financial institutions
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entrust
Entrust's nShield 5 HSMs achieve FIPS 140-3 certification, securing their place among top vendors for robust data security. Enhanced speed and crypto-agility set a new industry standard.
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Tanium recognised as Sample Vendor in 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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edr
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ai
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ai agents
Tanium has been hailed as a Sample Vendor for Autonomous Endpoint Management in the 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle for IT Management Intelligence, showcasing its AI-driven solutions.
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Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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financial systems
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
New research by Xero reveals 75% of New Zealand consumers prefer physical bank cards for in-store payments, but only 17% of small businesses offer mobile payment options.
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Exclusive: Cohesity's Greg Statton discusses the key to customer success
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Cohesity has revealed its secret behind customer success: leveraging AI to revolutionise data management and cybersecurity, ensuring cyber resilience.
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Beyond prevention: Why breach readiness is your cybersecurity lifeline
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
As cyber threats evolve, breach prevention alone fails. ColourTokens Xshield advocates for 'breach readiness'—ensuring resilience and quick recovery post-attack.
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Inbal Shani joins Checkmarx board to drive strategic growth
Sun, 18th Aug 2024
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application security
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ai
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software development
Technology veteran Inbal Shani joins the Checkmarx Board of Directors, set to spearhead strategic growth and innovation in application security.
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Kape Technologies appoints Zac Eller as new GM for ExpressVPN
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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sony
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netflix
Kape Technologies and ExpressVPN appoint Zac Eller as General Manager, aiming to boost growth through strategic partnerships with his expertise from Netflix, Sony, and Fox.
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FBI's Qakbot takedown reshapes 2024 malware loader landscape
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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fbi
The dismantling of Qakbot malware by the FBI has reshaped the malware loader landscape, with SocGholish now leading and security tactics evolving rapidly.
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The impact of digital transformation on the financial services sector
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Digital transformation reshapes financial services, influencing recruitment and leveraging AI, automation, and cloud tech to meet evolving demands and mitigate risks.
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Radware report reveals 265% rise in global web DDoS attacks
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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llms
Radware's H1 2024 report shows a 265% surge in global web DDoS attacks, largely due to geopolitical tensions and increased exploitation of application infrastructure.
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Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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financial systems
A new Cohesity survey reveals a stark reality: 67% of firms suffered ransomware attacks in 2024 despite 78% having confidence in their cyber resilience.
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Sysdig launches Cloud Identity Insights to boost cloud security
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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paas
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cloud security
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application security
Sysdig launches Cloud Identity Insights, enhancing CDR with 50% fewer resources to tackle a 240% rise in identities, aiming to swiftly detect and contain breaches.
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Beyond espionage – how the Lazarus Group is reshaping cybersecurity threats
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Cybercriminal organisation transitions from espionage to exploitation, preying on individuals for financial gain.
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Pen testing must evolve to keep pace with telco threats
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
With cyber threats rising, telecoms are spending billions on defence, but it's not enough. Telcos must evolve their penetration testing to stay ahead.
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Industrial control systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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physical security
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digital twins
As cyberattacks on industrial control systems rise, EMA's Chris Steffen stresses the need for proactive cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure.
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Commvault named leader in GigaOm 2024 cloud data report
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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data protection
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genai
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ai
Commvault has been named a Leader in the 2024 GigaOm Sonar Report for Cloud-Native Data Protection, earning top marks across 10 key characteristics.