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ConnectWise and SentinelOne bring greater cybersecurity to TSPs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ConnectWise and SentinelOne bring greater cybersecurity to TSPs

ConnectWise and SentinelOne team up to offer greater cybersecurity options for technology solution providers (TSPs).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
Colt further secures hybrid working with new SD-WAN feature
Network Infrastructure

Colt further secures hybrid working with new SD-WAN feature

Colt Technology Services launches SD-WAN Remote Access, providing secure remote access without compromising network security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
How Microsoft security infrastructure can sink a business
Malware

How Microsoft security infrastructure can sink a business

Organisations that are heavily or entirely reliant on Microsoft infrastructure, services and applications can take several steps to shore up their security.

By Nat Kausik • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'
Cybersecurity

Rise in hacking tool downloads as cybercrime becomes 'more organised than ever'

Cybercrime activity has increased, with a 65% rise in the use of hacking tools, according to the latest global Threat Insights Report from HP.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans
Phishing

Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans

Cybercriminals are exploiting Olympic Games fans with online fraud schemes, including phishing pages and fake tickets, warns Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49
Malware

New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49

New malware strain targets MacOS users, stealing information. Hackers can buy licenses for $49 on the Darknet. Spoofed emails used to trick victims.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jul 2021
Tech support scams among top phishing attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Tech support scams among top phishing attacks

These scams are specifically designed to trick unsuspecting consumers to share personal information or engage in behaviour that puts their privacy at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jul 2021
State-affiliated threat actors attribute 57% of all known web app incidents over last five years - Report
Cloud Security

State-affiliated threat actors attribute 57% of all known web app incidents over last five years - Report

According to a multi-source report, state-affiliated threat actors attributed to 57% of all known web application incidents over the last five years.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jul 2021
$10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on Binance Smart Chain
Blockchain

$10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on Binance Smart Chain

Binance Smart Chain has launched Priority ONE, a $10 million bug bounty fund for projects building on top of BSC.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jul 2021
Entrust launches Verified Mark Certificates to support BIMI email authentication standard
Email Security

Entrust launches Verified Mark Certificates to support BIMI email authentication standard

Entrust is launching Verified Mark Certificates to enable easier email authentication and combat phishing. It is backed by Google and the BIMI standard.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jul 2021
The unintended consequences of cyber attacks
Malware

The unintended consequences of cyber attacks

DarkSide ransomware group's miscalculated cyber attack on Colonial Pipeline had disastrous consequences, leading to global gas shortages and their own downfall.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed
Email Security

Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed

1 in 6 online daters have fallen victim to doxing, a new study finds. Personal data exposure on dating platforms remains a concern for users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response
Firewalls

Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response

Sophos acquires Braintrace, enhancing its cybersecurity ecosystem with proprietary Network Detection and Response technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Sysdig eyes up DevOps security capabilities through Apolicy acquisition
DevOps

Sysdig eyes up DevOps security capabilities through Apolicy acquisition

Sysdig plans to enhance its DevOps capabilities by acquiring cloud-native app development firm Apolicy for an undisclosed sum.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Fatigued IT teams losing the war on phishing
Malware

Fatigued IT teams losing the war on phishing

Three-quarters of organizations have been hit by a phishing attack in the past year, according to research from Ivanti.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
OneLogin solution to enable organisations to adopt Zero Trust principle of least privilege access
Privileged Access Management

OneLogin solution to enable organisations to adopt Zero Trust principle of least privilege access

OneLogin introduces Delegated Administration to help organisations adopt the Zero Trust principle of least privilege access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
Cyber attackers will have weaponised operational technology environments to harm or kill humans - Gartner
Risk & Compliance

Cyber attackers will have weaponised operational technology environments to harm or kill humans - Gartner

Cyber attackers will kill humans through operational technology by 2025, says Gartner. Lack of security controls in OT environments is a major concern.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
Fortinet wins Google Cloud Global Technology Partner of the Year award for Security
Firewalls

Fortinet wins Google Cloud Global Technology Partner of the Year award for Security

Fortinet has announced it received the 2020 Google Cloud Global Technology Partner of the Year award for Security. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
Avast and RiskIQ announce threat intelligence partnership
Cybersecurity

Avast and RiskIQ announce threat intelligence partnership

Digital security and privacy company Avast, and RiskIQ, an internet security intelligence company, have announced a threat intelligence partnership.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2021