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Rising deepfake threats prompt surge in biometric defences
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.
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New CSA guide addresses securing LLM-backed software systems
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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llms
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cloud security alliance
The Cloud Security Alliance releases critical guidance for secure integration of Large Language Models, addressing unique risks and design principles.
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Microsoft tackles 88 vulnerabilities in latest Patch Tuesday update
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai agents
Microsoft patched 88 security flaws in October's Patch Tuesday, including seven critical and ten zero-day vulnerabilities.
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Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.
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AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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vpns
Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.
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Sophos launches Customer Success to enhance cybersecurity support
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Sophos has launched Sophos Customer Success, offering tailored support and resources to maximise customers' cybersecurity investments, enhancing protection against threats.
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Thales report reveals critical security gaps in infrastructure
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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saas
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uc
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ransomware
Thales' 2024 report reveals critical infrastructure sectors face escalating ransomware threats, citing inadequate formal planning; 24% report recent attacks.
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Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Dynatrace named leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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apm
Dynatrace has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms, ranking highest for both Vision and Execution among 17 vendors.
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GitHub launches Copilot Autofix to enhance code security with AI
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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application security
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ai
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cybersecurity
GitHub's new Copilot Autofix feature, part of its Advanced Security suite, uses AI to help developers rapidly identify and fix code vulnerabilities.
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Travel survey reveals struggle for flexibility, costs, & safety
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cleantech
Business travel faces new hurdles as SAP Concur's survey reveals costs, flexibility, and safety concerns impacting 3,750 travellers and 600 managers worldwide.
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Shai Morag appointed Tenable's new chief product officer
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Tenable has named Shai Morag as chief product officer to accelerate its cloud-first strategy. Morag, who joined via Ermetic's acquisition, brings extensive cybersecurity expertise.
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August Patch Tuesday revealed 88 vulnerabilities
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixes 88 vulnerabilities, with evidence of in-the-wild exploitation and public disclosure for 10 of them.
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Ransomware attacks on industry double in 2024 second quarter
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
Ransomware attacks on the industrial sector nearly doubled in Q2 2024, with manufacturers hardest hit, reports cybersecurity firm Dragos.
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Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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healthtech
A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.
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Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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law
Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.
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Manufacturers leveraging observability for AI & IoT advancements
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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iot
Manufacturers are investing heavily in observability to boost security, AI, and IoT, with 65% reporting improved issue resolution, states a New Relic report.
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Microsoft addresses 88 CVEs in this month's Patch Tuesday
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
Security experts underscore the importance of immediate remediation for vulnerabilities to mitigate risks and protect organisational assets.
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Aqua Security finds critical vulnerabilities in six AWS services
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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application security
Aqua Security's researchers found critical flaws in six major AWS services, risking RCE, full-service takeovers, data breaches, and more.
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Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-focused cybersecurity solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
Palo Alto Networks unveils its Secure AI by Design portfolio, offering AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to protect against emerging AI threats and ensure safe AI integration in businesses.