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Attackers break malware into tiny pieces and bypass your Secure Web Gateway
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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ai
Recent research has revealed that attackers can easily bypass Secure Web Gateways by splitting malware into tiny pieces, evading detection and putting businesses at risk.
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Thales report reveals $186bn losses from API bot attacks
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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application security
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api
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genai
Thales' new report highlights a global loss of USD $186 billion due to bot attacks on APIs. Larger enterprises face greater risk, and incidents are on the rise.
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Financial services sector remains top DDoS target, Akamai reports
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Akamai Technologies' latest report reveals financial services are the prime target for Layer 3 and 4 DDoS attacks for the second year in a row, making up 34% of incidents.
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Financial losses from NZ cybercrime rise to $6.8m in Q224
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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scams
New Zealand cybercrime losses surge to $6.8 million in Q2 2024, with unauthorised access incidents skyrocketing to $3.6 million, NCSC data shows.
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Crowdstrike unveils major Falcon Platform updates to streamline IT departments
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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it automation
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ai security
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genai
CrowdStrike unveils key innovations to its Falcon Platform at Fal.Con 2024, including AI-powered security management tools and streamlined IT operations enhancements.
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Tenable launches advanced solution for highly secure systems
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Tenable launches Tenable Enclave Security, targeting air-gapped and classified systems to help public sector and commercial organisations manage IT risks.
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Veeam names Niraj Tolia new CTO after acquiring Alcion
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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saas
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virtualisation
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open source
Veeam appoints former Alcion co-founder Niraj Tolia as new CTO to drive product strategy, integrating AI-driven solutions to bolster data resilience.
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Sectigo launches pkimetal to streamline certificate linting
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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open source
Sectigo has launched pkimetal, an open-source tool to streamline certification compliance for Certification Authorities, addressing new industry standards.
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NZ cyber security agency joins global effort against PRC botnet
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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storage
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firewalls
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iot
The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre has teamed up with global partners to tackle a China-linked botnet compromising over 260,000 devices globally.
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Selling ransomware breaches: Four trends spotted on the RAMP forum
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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rapid7
Ransomware operators are increasingly targeting US, French, and Brazilian firms through the underground RAMP forum, leveraging unauthorised access to amplify cyberattacks.
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AI & quantum computing: progress & future challenges
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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quantum computing
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ai
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cybersecurity
A new S&P Global report suggests that AI and quantum computing breakthroughs will remain confined to well-funded institutions, delaying widespread adoption.
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Radware named major player in IDC MarketScape WAAP report
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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radware
Radware has been recognised as a major player in the IDC MarketScape 2024 report for WAAP, lauded for its behaviour-based detections and AI-enhanced threat protection.
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Collaboration gaps threaten security, Skybox Security report finds
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
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report
Skybox Security's latest report exposes a stark gap between the perceived and actual collaboration of network and security teams, with potential risks heightened by AI threats.
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Report: 80% of critical infrastructure hit by email breaches
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
A new OPSWAT report reveals 80% of critical infrastructure organisations faced email security breaches last year, urging a zero-trust security approach.
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75% of security patches break software, analysis says
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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software development
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java
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scala
Endor Labs' 2024 Dependency Management Report reveals that 75% of security patches risk breaking software, complicating open source vulnerability management.
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NinjaOne offers free tools to MSPs amid market pressures
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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ai
NinjaOne has unveiled free tools for managed service providers, including Warranty Tracking and Documentation, to empower them amid market challenges.
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Lebanon pager blasts expose supply chain cybersecurity risks
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
Experts are raising alarms about severe cybersecurity vulnerabilities following explosions in Hezbollah-owned pagers in Lebanon.
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F5 introduces NGINX One to boost app security & delivery
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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virtualisation
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application security
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open source
F5 releases NGINX One software to enhance application security and delivery for diverse enterprise teams, integrating load balancing, security, and AI-driven insights.
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Saviynt appoints Ehud Amiri as Senior VP for Product Management
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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cloud security
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application security
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ai
Saviynt appoints Ehud Amiri as Senior VP of Product Management to enhance machine identity security amid rising AI and cloud adoption threats.
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Patrick Morley joins Bugcrowd board after Carbon Black success
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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google
Patrick Morley, ex-CEO of Carbon Black, joins Bugcrowd's board as the company grows, securing USD $102 million funding and 130 new customers in 2024's first half.