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Why phishing is a bigger threat than ransomware
Malware

Why phishing is a bigger threat than ransomware

Preventing today's increasingly dynamic phishing attempts requires next-generation 'on-device' web security that can block phishing sites.

By Jonathan Andresen • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
The network effect and the search for resilient email security
Email Security

The network effect and the search for resilient email security

Not only is email everywhere, but it is 'built-in' to our lives as a required mode of communication for too many activities to name.

By Graeme Slogrove • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Women and BAME individuals bear the brunt of cyber attacks - Malwarebytes research
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Women and BAME individuals bear the brunt of cyber attacks - Malwarebytes research

Malwarebytes and non-profit partners have released a report revealing certain demographic groups are disproportionally impacted by cybercrime. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Supply chain and ransomware threats drove increase in cyber intelligence sharing
Malware

Supply chain and ransomware threats drove increase in cyber intelligence sharing

There has been a increase in sophisticated cross-border cyber criminal campaigns against the financial sector and its supply chain.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Jamf offers same-day support for Apple's latest OS updates
Mobile Device Management

Jamf offers same-day support for Apple's latest OS updates

Jamf announces same-day support for Apple's OS 15 updates, with new capabilities for Siri, paste restrictions, and privacy protection in iCloud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Secureworks appoints Wendy Thomas as president and CEO
Cybersecurity

Secureworks appoints Wendy Thomas as president and CEO

Thomas moves into the CEO role after serving as president of customer success. She has also held roles in finance, strategy, and product at the company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Siemens and Zscaler partner to bring zero trust to operational tech
Malware

Siemens and Zscaler partner to bring zero trust to operational tech

Siemens and Zscaler have partnered to offer integrated zero trust security solutions for Operational Technology (OT) systems and applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Kaspersky explores how SMBs survived the initial outbreak of COVID-19
Health Technologies

Kaspersky explores how SMBs survived the initial outbreak of COVID-19

One in three SMBs have launched new products during the pandemic, highlighting their ability to effectively survive in a crisis, according to a Kaspersky study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Organisations struggling to provide necessary security to support remote working
Firewalls

Organisations struggling to provide necessary security to support remote working

The shift to remote work turned network access and network security into equally high, yet competing, priorities for network and security professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
VMware finds 27% of developers aren't involved at all in security policy decisions
Virtualisation

VMware finds 27% of developers aren't involved at all in security policy decisions

VMware has announced findings from a study on the relationship between IT, security, and development teams as organisations adopt a Zero Trust security model.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices
Passwords

Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices

Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Ransomware attacks reach disturbing levels
Malware

Ransomware attacks reach disturbing levels

Ransomware attacks have reached 'stratospheric levels', now accounting for 69% of all attacks involving malware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
WhatsUp Gold monitoring software receives security updates and support for Microsoft, Cisco, and OpenID
Cybersecurity

WhatsUp Gold monitoring software receives security updates and support for Microsoft, Cisco, and OpenID

Progress has announced the latest release of Progress WhatsUp Gold, its award-winning network monitoring software.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
Barracuda launches cloud-native SASE platform for better data security
Firewalls

Barracuda launches cloud-native SASE platform for better data security

Barracuda Networks has launched its cloud-native SASE platform, allowing businesses to control data access from any device.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe amongst top brands impersonated in phishing attacks
Phishing

Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe amongst top brands impersonated in phishing attacks

Two million malicious emails evaded traditional defences, with Tessian Defender detecting tactics used by cybercriminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Five reasons you need vulnerability management for business-critical applications
Digital Transformation

Five reasons you need vulnerability management for business-critical applications

Organisations need to prioritize vulnerability management for their business-critical applications, says security firm Onapsis.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Security experts weigh in on Microsoft Azure security holes
Public Cloud

Security experts weigh in on Microsoft Azure security holes

The vulnerabilities currently putting Azure customers at risk are just the latest in a staggering number of crippling threats in internet software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
IBM Security, McAfee develop new integrated security solution
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

IBM Security, McAfee develop new integrated security solution

McAfee Enterprise has announced it has collaborated with IBM Security to develop an integrated solution for TD SYNNEX customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Seven key principles behind a robust cybersecurity practice
Cybersecurity

Seven key principles behind a robust cybersecurity practice

Here are seven critical questions that TSPs should ask of their cybersecurity practice to help protect customers.

By Gregg Lalle • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021