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SentinelOne & AWS expand collaboration for AI security
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SentinelOne has extended its collaboration with Amazon Web Services to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions through its Purple AI analyst and Singularity Platform.
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Cyber Awareness Month: Tips on leveraging DSPM to improve your security posture
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data protection
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cloud security
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In Cyber Awareness Month, Concentric AI highlights strategies using Data Security Posture Management to enhance the security of sensitive data across systems.
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Zscaler report reveals rise in global ransomware attacks
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ransomware
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phishing
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Zscaler's 2024 Ransomware Report reveals an 18% global rise in incidents, with a record $75 million ransom linked to the Dark Angels group.
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UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise
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malware
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gaming
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ecommerce
Research by Appdome reveals that 41% of UK consumers have faced mobile fraud, highlighting urgent security concerns as they shift towards app-based transactions.
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AI's role in cybersecurity: balancing power & risks
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data protection
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genai
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llms
A Swimlane report reveals AI's rapid adoption outpaces organisations' data security measures, with 74% fearing misinformation as a growing threat.
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Okta's redrawing its cybersecurity boundaries, says CSO
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cx
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phishing
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ai security
Okta is pivoting from identity management to a focus on security, aiming to strengthen its defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks, says CSO David Bradbury.
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Ascend to the cloud successfully with a good channel partner
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Many organisations risk costly mistakes by defaulting to big tech cloud providers without exploring other options and engaging channel partners.
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Pax8 adds Commvault to cloud commerce marketplace for SMBs
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saas
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storage
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data protection
Pax8 has welcomed Commvault to its cloud commerce marketplace, offering small businesses a robust option for data protection and cyber resilience.
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Sectigo launches SiteLock 2.0 to enhance SMB security
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soc
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Sectigo has launched SiteLock 2.0, a revamped website security platform designed to assist small and medium-sized businesses in protecting their online assets.
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EU's updated NIS2 Directive enforces stricter cybersecurity rules
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virtualisation
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
As the deadline for the NIS2 Directive looms, businesses across Europe face significant cybersecurity compliance challenges amid rising threats.
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ExtraHop unveils new file analysis features for RevealX
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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dlp
ExtraHop has launched new file analysis features within RevealX, enhancing malware detection and ransomware defence for better cybersecurity responses.
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US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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cybersecurity
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.
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To avoid the next major outage, we need continuous testing
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devops
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apm
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ai security
Following the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage, experts stress the need for continuous testing to prevent future software catastrophes costing over USD $5 billion.
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Expert advice to combat rising ransomware & phishing
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
As Cyber Security Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge organisations to bolster defenses against the rising threats of ransomware and phishing attacks.
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Kaspersky report reveals frequent issues in industrial IT networks
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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productivity
A Kaspersky report reveals one in three industrial firms face frequent network issues, with 45% encountering problems multiple times monthly.
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Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.
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Okta unveils AI security platform & industry initiative
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data protection
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genai
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ai
Okta has unveiled a generative AI agents security platform, addressing consumer and developer needs while launching a cross-industry security initiative.
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UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds
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data protection
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ransomware
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encryption
Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.