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Rubrik boosts AWS database security with DynamoDB, RDS tools

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Rubrik enhances AWS cloud security with new tools for Amazon DynamoDB and cyber resilience solutions for Amazon RDS, boosting data protection and recovery.
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Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches

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Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.
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DevOps platforms see surge in outages & downtime in 2024 report

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DevOps platforms like Jira and Azure DevOps saw notable surges in outages and security incidents in 2024, causing significant downtime and disruption globally.
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Bitdefender named sole Visionary in 2025 Gartner EPP report

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Bitdefender is named the sole Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the third year running.
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Netskope named Leader in Gartner SASE Magic Quadrant again

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Netskope is named Leader again in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Secure Access Service Edge, reflecting its vision and strong execution in cybersecurity.
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Cloudflare records largest DDoS attack at 7.3 Tbps in Q2 2025

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Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack in Q2 2025 amid a 44% annual rise in attack severity, highlighting growing cyber threats to critical sectors.
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ORCA Opti launches AI system to cut SME cyber & compliance costs

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Australian firm ORCA Opti has launched an AI system to help SMEs cut costs on cyber threats and compliance by integrating key business functions seamlessly.
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UK organisations ramp up encryption to tackle evolving threats

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A survey reveals 94% of UK organisations are boosting encryption amidst evolving cyber threats, yet inconsistent application still risks sensitive data exposure.
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Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

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Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.
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CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report shows ethical hackers impact

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EC-Council’s CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report reveals how ethical hackers worldwide boost careers, salaries, and security expertise amid rising cyber threats.
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Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps

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A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.
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AI & automation key to improving threat intelligence maturity

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A Cyware survey reveals 80% of IT pros find their threat intelligence programmes underperforming, with AI and automation seen as key to boosting cyberdefence maturity.
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Specops & GuidePoint team up to boost password protection

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Specops Software has partnered with GuidePoint Security to offer advanced password management and authentication solutions, enhancing cyber resilience in North America.
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SonicWall unveils Elevate 2025 roadshow for global partners

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SonicWall launches Elevate 2025, a global roadshow visiting 25 cities to engage partners with new cybersecurity tech and growth opportunities.
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e2e-assure & Validato partner to bolster public sector cyber defences

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e2e-assure and Validato have partnered to enhance cyber resilience in public sector organisations through continuous security validation and staff training.
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AppOmni secures FedRAMP Moderate ATO for SaaS security platform

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AppOmni's SaaS Security Platform has gained FedRAMP Moderate ATO, enabling US federal agencies to protect critical cloud data with enhanced security and compliance.
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Bitdefender & Creators Guild unite to protect digital creators

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Bitdefender and the Creators Guild of America have joined forces to shield digital creators from rising cyber threats, including deepfake-driven attacks.
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Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges

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Trend Micro boosts its Pacific Islands investment after 150% growth, aiming to triple revenue by 2027 amid rising regional cybersecurity demands.
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Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams

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Avast study reveals nearly half of older New Zealanders write passwords on paper, raising their risk of online scams and fraud amidst growing cyber threats.
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Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems

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Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.