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Pressure points: Ransomware operators run their extortion efforts through a multiplier
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Attackers have doubled the number of techniques simultaneously deployed against victims in a few short months.
Kasada raises $23m, continues to revolutionise bot security
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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investment
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bots
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funding
The company states it plan to use the Series C funding to further accelerate its sales and grow its development, support and marketing departments.
Cloudflare announces new migration program and firewall expansion
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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malware
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Cloudflare expands Zero Trust firewall capabilities and launches program to help customers switch from legacy hardware.
Varonis has discovered new threat bypassing multi-factor authentication in Box
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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mfa
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okta
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varonis
A method to bypass multifactor authentication for Box accounts that use authenticator apps such as Google Authenticator has been discovered by Varonis.
Sophos discovers new Python ransomware called Memento
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cybercriminals are continuously scanning the internet for vulnerable online entry points, and they don't wait in line when they find one.
Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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zero trust security
2022 could be the year of a full-out cyberwar, with governments gearing up to strike back against cybercriminals.
Sophos uncovers new variants of Tor2Mine cryptominer
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos researchers have discovered new variants of the Tor2Mine cryptominer that evade detection and spread through networks.
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Kaspersky develops cybersecurity policy for bionic devices
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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kaspersky
Kaspersky launches comprehensive cybersecurity policy to address the security risks posed by human augmentation technology in the workplace.
Chorus fibre upgrade complete with faster broadband
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus completes major performance upgrade for New Zealand fibre customers, boosting download speeds and aiming for top 10 global broadband ranking.
Increase in ransomware attacks targeting organisations during the holiday period
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
Researchers also observed a 70% average increase in attempted ransomware attacks in November and December compared to January and February.
Ava Security launches new cloud-connected security camera
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Ava Security has launched Ava Bullet, a cloud-connected security camera that uses AI, machine learning and acoustic analytics.
Software development companies hit hard by cyber crime
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Computer software developers have the highest risk of cybersecurity breaches, according to research by FoxTech.
IriusRisk's latest threat modelling platform advances collaboration and visualisation
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
IriusRisk launches V4 of its automated threat modelling platform, featuring a new user interface, visualisation tools and advanced analytics.
Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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ddos
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cyber attacks
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black friday
Record number of cyberattacks hit companies during Black Friday weekend, with DDoS attacks flooding the internet, says IT security provider Link11.
Check Point named a major player in endpoint security
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Check Point Software Technologies has been recognized as a Major Player by IDC in the worldwide modern endpoint security market.
Rubrik announces extended ransomware protection for Amazon S3 Object Lock
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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hyperscale
Zero trust data security firm Rubrik has announced extended protection against ransomware with support for Amazon Simple Storage Service Object Lock.
Okta updates Workflows as standalone offering to accelerate innovation
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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uc
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devops
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apm
Okta announces the availability of Okta Workflows as a standalone offering, providing automation for identity-based business processes.
Samsung outlines cybersecurity strategy for devices
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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mdm
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Samsung is tackling the rise in cyberattacks on smartphones with its Samsung Knox cybersecurity solution, providing end-to-end protection for users' devices.
Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.
ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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network management
ESET Research has analysed 17 malicious frameworks used to attack air-gapped networks, revealing 15 years of nation-state efforts.