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Exclusive Networks strikes two key deals with AWS
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
Exclusive Networks has inked two deals with Amazon Web Services that aim to boost its cloud distribution capacity and expand its marketplace footprint.
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Logpoint & Netheimur team up to enhance Icelandic security
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Logpoint has partnered with Icelandic firm Netheimur to bolster cybersecurity in Iceland, introducing its SIEM system for enhanced threat detection across sectors.
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FlexibleFerret malware evades Apple's XProtect updates
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
SentinelLabs has revealed that new variants of North Korean FERRET malware, dubbed FlexibleFerret, evade Apple's XProtect, targeting macOS users through job interview scams.
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Comstor secures EMEA distribution rights for Splunk
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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siem
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cybersecurity
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cisco
Westcon-Comstor has secured EMEA distribution rights for Splunk, enhancing its partnership with Cisco to boost opportunities for channel partners across the region.
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Arctic Wolf completes acquisition of Blackberry's Cylance
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Arctic Wolf has announced the completion of its acquisition of Blackberry's Cylance, integrating its advanced security capabilities into the Aurora platform.
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Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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Ricoh featured in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant report
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Ricoh has made its debut in Gartner's inaugural 2024 Magic Quadrant report for Document Management, enhancing its status in process automation and efficiency.
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Claroty wins 2025 Best in KLAS for Healthcare IoT security
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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physical security
Claroty has been named Best in KLAS for Healthcare IoT Security for its xDome solution, achieving top performance for the fifth consecutive year.
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UK unifies armed forces recruitment with Pega platform
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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rpa
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genai
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ai
The UK government has launched a unified recruitment service for its armed forces, with Pega providing a digital platform to streamline the enlistment process.
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SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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solarwinds
SolarWinds has struck a deal to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for around USD $4.4 billion, offering shareholders a premium of 35% per share.
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Fortinet launches new G series firewalls with AI features
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Fortinet has launched its next-generation FortiGate G series firewalls, designed to tackle evolving cyber threats while enhancing efficiency and performance.
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Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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data protection
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encryption
Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.
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Check Point's Infinity Platform excels in new security tests
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
Check Point Software's Infinity Platform has been recognised for its exceptional security efficacy, achieving a 99.9% malware block rate in Miercom's 2025 benchmark report.
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Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK for cyber training scheme
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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edutech
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it training
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risk & compliance
Nationwide has partnered with CAPSLOCK to launch a cyber security training programme, aiming to enhance diversity and skills in the UK's cyber workforce.
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Safebreach launches platform for enterprise cyber risk view
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
SafeBreach has launched a new exposure validation platform designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity by providing a comprehensive view of cyber risks.
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Third-party vulnerabilities expose insurance industry risks
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A report reveals that 59% of cyber breaches in the top 150 insurance firms stem from third-party attacks, exposing serious supply chain vulnerabilities.
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ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ai
ReliaQuest has unveiled its groundbreaking agentic AI Agent, automating cybersecurity tasks 20 times faster and improving accuracy by 30% for over 1,000 enterprises.
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UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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brexit
New research shows that 58% of large UK financial services firms faced third-party supply chain attacks in 2024, with nearly a quarter seeing multiple incidents.
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UK technology heads prioritise cybersecurity in 2025
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
A report by BIE indicates UK tech leaders prioritise cybersecurity amidst business transformations, with 50% of firms having faced breaches in the last year.
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CyberArk & SentinelOne unite for enhanced threat defence
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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data analytics
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siem
CyberArk and SentinelOne have announced a strategic integration to enhance endpoint threat detection, aiding firms in combatting privileged access misuse.