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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection to boost mobile app security
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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vpns
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data privacy
Appdome unveils enhanced Geo-Fraud Detection features, including Geo-Location Fencing, to boost mobile app security and compliance against location spoofing and VPN threats.
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Malicious Python package targets macOS & GCP credentials
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
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social engineering
A malicious Python package, lr-utils-lib, targets macOS developers to steal Google Cloud credentials, Checkmarx's research reveals, adding new threats to both systems and social engineering tactics.
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Appdome boosts fraud detection with new geo-compliance features
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Appdome enhances its Geo-Fraud Detection with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo DeSync Attack Detection, aiding developers in meeting compliance and thwarting location-based fraud.
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GBG report reveals APAC businesses advocate collaboration to fight fraud
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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collaboration
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cyber criminal
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fraud
A new report reveals 81% of APAC businesses view cross-sector collaboration as crucial against fraud, but competitive desires impede wider participation.
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Outpayce & Etraveli Group team up to combat travel fraud
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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airlines
Outpayce from Amadeus has partnered with Etraveli Group to enhance fraud detection in travel payments, leveraging Etraveli's Precision risk management system for accurate, real-time transaction screening.
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SentinelOne launches initiative to secure networks for insurers
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
SentinelOne has launched the SentinelOne Risk Assurance Initiative, enabling insurers to offer advanced AI security at preferred rates to reduce cyber threats and insurance premiums.
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Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as Chief Marketing Officer. With extensive IT marketing expertise, he'll spearhead global market strategies.
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Gallagher boosts training team with new instructional designers
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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it training
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e-learning
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personal computing devices
Gallagher Security strengthens its training division with the appointment of James Robinson and Toni Fisher, aiming to elevate user engagement and competence.
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CISOs face AI risks while managing innovation & security
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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application security
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genai
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Checkmarx's global study reveals that 99% of development teams utilise AI for code generation yet face significant security concerns.
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Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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application security
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credit card fraud
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thales
New research shows a rise in malicious bot activity within the travel sectoe, with just 51.1% of traffic generated by humans.
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UK IT leaders feeling less secure despite cybersecurity investments
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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genai
Despite rising cybersecurity investments, a new Appsbroker CTS survey reveals a growing sense of insecurity among UK's IT leaders, with 87% losing sleep over cyber risks.
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Ensuring cloud security a critical priority for businesses
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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encryption
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open source
As cloud adoption accelerates, research by Kaspersky and ISG shows 96% of businesses embrace cloud-native tech; 48% cite data security as a top concern.
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Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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dr
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financial systems
New research by Foundry and Keepit reveals that 30% of firms lack data recovery plans for financial systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities in enterprise IT.
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Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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email security
As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Palo Alto Networks warns of heightened cybersecurity threats, urging enterprises to adopt robust security measures.
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Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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surveillance
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mfa
As Paris 2024 approaches, Tenable warns of heightened cyber-attack risks targeting key sponsors, emphasising the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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devops
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apm
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ai security
An IT outage caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike halted 8.5 million Windows PCs, disrupting airlines and the NHS; a fix and reboot are now advised.
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Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.
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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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ransomware
As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity warnings from Radware, Mandiant, Tenable, and Palo Alto Networks highlight AI-enhanced threats and the need for robust defence strategies.
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BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's Threat Research team exposes SideWinder’s new cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian Ocean and Mediterranean ports, aiming for espionage.
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Veeam & Splunk enhance backup security with new integration
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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dr
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ransomware
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Veeam Software launches a new extension for Splunk, offering Data Platform users free tools to enhance the security and monitoring of their backup infrastructure.