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Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ransomware
Adlumin unveils an enhanced Ransomware Prevention feature to detect and halt both encryption and data exfiltration tactics, combating double-extortion threats.
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Cequence & Singularity Tech forge API security partnership
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digital transformation
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Cequence partners with Singularity Tech to enhance API security in Australia and New Zealand, tackling API sprawl and compliance challenges in regulated sectors.
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Fighting back against the growing threat of ransomware
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
A recent ransomware attack on Southern Water by Black Basta highlights the mounting threat to U.K. critical infrastructure, prompting urgent calls for robust cybersecurity measures.
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CrowdStrike wins 2024 award for best practices in cloud security
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike wins Frost and Sullivan's 2024 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for Cloud Security, spotlighting its Falcon Cloud Security suite amid a 110% rise in cloud exploitation incidents.
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97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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threat detection
A new Check Point Software report reveals over 97% of security teams are using AI tools, enhancing response rates and reducing data loss amid a critical skills gap.
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Lumen Technologies enhances cybersecurity amid rising threats
Thu, 16th May 2024
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edutech
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cx
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martech
Amid increasing cyber threats in Singapore, Lumen Technologies enhances defences with an Advanced Managed Detection and Response solution, strengthening enterprise security.
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Check Point launches Quantum Force firewall series for advanced security
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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network security
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Check Point Software Technologies has unveiled Quantum Force, a series of ten high-performance AI-powered firewalls offering up to 1 Tbps of threat prevention.
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SEON joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program to enhance fraud prevention
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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fintechs
Online fraud prevention leader SEON steps into Amazon Web Service's Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program, expanding its pioneering platform's accessibility and reach.
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Sysdig report reveals businesses favour speed over robust cloud security
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud security
Sysdig's 2024 Cloud-Native Security report reveals businesses overwhelingly favour rapid application development over comprehensive security practices, with only 69% of firms integrating AI into cloud environments.
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Veritas Technologies named leader in Worldwide Cyber-Recovery by IDC MarketScape
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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data protection
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ransomware
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malware
Veritas Technologies affirmed as the leading player in IDC MarketScape's Worldwide Cyber-Recovery 2023 Vendor Assessment.
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New worm named LitterDrifter heightens global cyber threat landscape
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
USB-propagating worm named LitterDrifter, developed by Russian cyber espionage group Gamaredon, presents a global cybersecurity threat.
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Clayton Utz strengthens cyber practice with New Partner
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber risk
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cybercrime
Australian law firm Clayton Utz has bolstered its cyber and data governance practice with the appointment of an experienced cyber security expert.
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ESET PROTECT Enterprise named Strategic Leader in the AV-Comparatives EPR Report 2023
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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certification
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eset
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prevention
ESET PROTECT Enterprise secures 'Strategic Leader' spot in AV-Comparatives EPR Report 2023 due to its superior performance.
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TrafficGuard appoints Media Guru Joshua Lowcock as Non-Exec Chairman
Mon, 17th Jul 2023
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prevention
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trafficguard
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job moves
Joshua Lowcock appointed non-executive chairman of TrafficGuard as ad fraud is set to triple in Australia. #Adveritas #TrafficGuard #appointment.
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Forrester names Check Point Software leader for enterprise email security
Tue, 13th Jun 2023
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email security
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cybersecurity
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forrester research
Check Point Software Technologies has been named a leader in enterprise email security, according to The Forrester Wave report.
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FortiGate 600F NGFW achieves AAA ranking in testing
Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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firewalls
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martech
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breach prevention
The tests simulated raw packet processing performance, hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) capacity and real-world single application flows.
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ThunderMaps: Making the world a safer place, one dangerous location at a time
Mon, 9th May 2016
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mapping
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sotw
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startups
New Zealand-based app ThunderMaps enables users to crowdsource hazard locations and receive real-time warnings.
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Organisations are severely lacking in cybersecurity maturity
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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cybersecurity
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telco
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government
Overall, organisations are displaying a lack of maturity and an over reliance on prevention when it comes to cybersecurity, according to EMC.
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ANZ businesses recognising need for protection
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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ransomware
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro has seen an eightfold increase in enquiries in the ANZ region in 2015, after analysts forecast another big year for data breaches.
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UNICEF New Zealand goes 'Under Cover' to save lives
Fri, 30th Oct 2009
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nz
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unicef
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children
UNICEF New Zealand launches 'Under Cover' campaign to raise NZD $385,000 for life-saving bed nets, targeting malaria prevention in children.