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Ransomware activity doubles in transportation, shipping

Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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The telecom industry ranks globally as the most impacted by ransomware, followed by transportation and shipping.
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FortiGuard predicts rise in advanced threat methods

Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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New research predicts the convergence of advanced persistent threat methods with cybercrime, enabling a new wave of destructive attacks at scale.
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Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security

Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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printing
The partnership enables the integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp's new range of Future Workplace A3 multifunction printers.
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Secureworks introduces XDR platform as ransomware escalates

Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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Secureworks is bringing its Taegis cybersecurity platform to Japan to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity defenses and reduce cyber risk.
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Kaspersky uncovers new attacks by advanced persistent threat group

Mon, 15th Aug 2022
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The attacks involved modifications of the well-known malware, DTrack, as well as the use of a brand-new Maui ransomware.
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Nozomi Networks Labs identifies impacts on 2022 threat landscape

Thu, 4th Aug 2022
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Nozomi Networks' latest research reveals wiper malware, IoT botnet activity, and the Russia/Ukraine war as key threats in 2022.
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Flashpoint says vulnerability disclosure 'highly volatile'

Fri, 29th Jul 2022
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edutech
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ddos
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risk & compliance
The vulnerability disclosure landscape is highly volatile, with unreported vulnerabilities and inaccurate scoring, according to Flashpoint.
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Bitdefender unveils MSP continuous threat monitoring service

Wed, 13th Jul 2022
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Bitdefender has launched MDR Foundations, a managed security service for MSPs that provides continuous threat monitoring and response.
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Forescout Technologies launches free threat hunting service

Tue, 31st May 2022
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Forescout Technologies has announced the launch of Forescout Frontline, a new threat hunting service utilising a team of trained cybersecurity analysts.
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Individual consumers number one target of cybercriminals

Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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Individual consumers are the number one target of cybercriminals, closely followed by the healthcare vertical, according to a new report.
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Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report

Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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Individual consumers are the prime target of cyber criminals, followed by the healthcare sector, according to a report by Trellix's Threat Labs.
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Evolution of ransomware reaches dangerous levels of sophistication

Fri, 15th Apr 2022
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Ransomware is reaching new levels of sophistication with dangerous results, according to cybersecurity firm SLVA.
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Legislative compliance requires privileged access management

Mon, 11th Apr 2022
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Australia's Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Act 2021, extends cybersecurity provisions to data, finance, water, energy, and more.
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Check Point recognised for leading threat detection solution

Wed, 6th Apr 2022
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cloud services
Check Point's Harmony Endpoint has been recognized as a leader in MITRE Engenuity ATT-CK Evaluations for the second year in a row.
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Gigamon unveils latest network detection and response solution

Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
It's the first network detection and response solution on the market to provide 365-day rich network metadata retention.
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Finance industry revealed as sector most under threat by cyber attacks

Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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The finance industry has been revealed as the sector most under threat from cyber attacks, according to a new study released by Trellix.
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More elusive and persistent - Kaspersky researchers uncover the third known firmware bootkit

Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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Kaspersky discovers third case of firmware bootkit, MoonBounce, attributed to APT41 with sophisticated attack flow.
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Major cryptocurrency losses for SMBs from BlueNoroff threat actor

Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky experts uncover APT attacks by BlueNoroff, resulting in major cryptocurrency losses for small and medium-sized companies worldwide.
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New variants of Android spyware linked to advanced persistent threat

Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos has identified new variants of Android spyware targeting victims in the Middle East, developed by APT C-23.
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Rackspace highlights top security challenges of today's organisations

Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
Half of global IT leaders lack confidence in their ability to respond to cyber threats, according to a survey by Rackspace Technology.