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F5 unveils VELOS upgrades for AI in service providers
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network infrastructure
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F5 has launched updates to its VELOS product line, enhancing AI capabilities for service providers with advanced solutions like the 6-Tbps chassis and 400-Gbps blade.
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Rise of Gen AI 'gray bots' threatens online platforms
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application security
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genai
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cybersecurity
Generative AI 'gray bots' are relentlessly bombarding websites, as revealed by cybersecurity firm Barracuda, posing significant operational threats.
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The bot battle: How to defend against scraping attacks
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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scraping
In an era where data is invaluable, organisations face a surge in sophisticated scraping attacks, with bad bots accounting for 71% of all bot traffic in 2024.
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Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.
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ThreatAware unveils Version 3.0 of its cyber security platform
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data protection
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api
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cybersecurity
ThreatAware has launched Version 3.0 of its CAASM platform, enhancing device visibility and security for organisations navigating fragmented IT landscapes.
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Exabeam unveils Nova AI agent for enhanced security ops
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siem
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it automation
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ai
Exabeam has launched Nova, an autonomous AI agent that enhances security operations by speeding up incident response and boosting analyst productivity by up to 80%.
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Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
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malware
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firewalls
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open source
Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.
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NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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fire
A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.
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Harmony or havoc? The challenge of managing network security complexity
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network security
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
As businesses expand their digital operations, managing network security complexity resembles conducting an orchestra, where harmony is vital for protection.
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Portworx Enterprise 3.3 offers VMs on Kubernetes upgrade
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data protection
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dr
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devops
Portworx by Pure Storage has unveiled Enterprise 3.3, a container data management platform optimised for KubeVirt VMs, promising cost savings of 30%-50%.
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Bugcrowd launches compliance pentesting service for MSPs
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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mobile app testing
Bugcrowd has unveiled a new Managed Service Provider offering, enabling small to midsize businesses to tackle compliance testing backlogs with ethical hackers.
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CyberArk's browser achieves SOC 2 Type 2 compliance
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saas
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cybersecurity
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cyberark
CyberArk's Secure Browser has proudly achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, underscoring its commitment to the highest security standards in protecting customer data.
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World Cloud Security Day highlights rising cyber threats
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endpoint protection
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mfa
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cloud security
As World Cloud Security Day highlights escalating cyber threats, experts stress the urgent need for robust cloud security frameworks to safeguard digital environments.
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ISMS.online unveils SOC 2 solution for faster compliance
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saas
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
ISMS.online has unveiled a new integrated SOC 2 solution, aiming to streamline compliance for organisations and foster greater market confidence.
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SolarWinds unveils IT resilience solutions to combat change
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digital transformation
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genai
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business continuity
SolarWinds has unveiled new tools to enhance IT resilience as firms face increasing digital complexity and economic pressures, addressing key customer concerns.
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World Cloud Security Day: A call for robust protections
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
As World Cloud Security Day approaches, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to bolster cloud security amid rising cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
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Exclusive: Why every day should be World Backup Day
Yesterday
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
As World Backup Day concludes, cybersecurity expert Sean Deuby stresses the importance of daily data protection practices to stave off severe business disruptions.
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Study reveals over half of employees risk data in AI tools
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
A recent study reveals over half of employees input high-risk information into generative AI tools, prompting urgent calls for stricter AI security policies.
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Broadcom unveils VMware vDefend security enhancements
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application security
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casb
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ai security
Broadcom has unveiled significant updates to VMware vDefend, enhancing security operations and planning for businesses using VMware Cloud Foundation environments.
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Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents
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apm
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safety
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study
Network Rail is testing a drone navigation system with Drone Major Limited to enhance safety and reduce trespassing incidents across the UK railway network.