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Nasuni sees 121% data growth in media & advertising sector
Storage

Nasuni sees 121% data growth in media & advertising sector

Nasuni reports a 121% rise in data under management for media and advertising firms over the past 24 months, driven by the industry's digital growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features
Customer Experience

Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features

Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Nozomi Networks & SEL partnership to boost cybersecurity
Network Infrastructure

Nozomi Networks & SEL partnership to boost cybersecurity

Nozomi Networks and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories partner to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, offering advanced threat detection and compliance support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Cyber threats surge in gaming industry through 2024
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats surge in gaming industry through 2024

Akamai's data shows a surge in cyber threats aimed at the gaming industry in 2024, with bot activity, web attacks, and DDoS attacks reaching record highs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report

A Malwarebytes report reveals a 63% surge in US ransomware attacks and a 67% rise in the UK. The US healthcare sector is particularly hard-hit, enduring 71% of global attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
ReliaQuest reveals top malware threats in 2024 Q2 analysis
Malware

ReliaQuest reveals top malware threats in 2024 Q2 analysis

ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report highlights a 51.9% surge in LummaC2 malware and a massive rise in Rust-based info stealers, with threats becoming ever more sophisticated.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
CrowdStrike report reveals rise in cyber threats & intrusions
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike report reveals rise in cyber threats & intrusions

CrowdStrike's 2024 Threat Hunting Report exposes sophisticated cyber threats from nation-state actors and eCrime groups, highlighting a 55% rise in hands-on-keyboard intrusions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security
EduTech

Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security

Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Beyond prevention: Why breach readiness is your cybersecurity lifeline
Firewalls

Beyond prevention: Why breach readiness is your cybersecurity lifeline

As cyber threats evolve, breach prevention alone fails. ColourTokens Xshield advocates for 'breach readiness'—ensuring resilience and quick recovery post-attack.

By Devasmita Das • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as UK & Ireland channel head
Endpoint Protection

WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as UK & Ireland channel head

WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as Head of Channel for UK and Ireland, aiming to strengthen partner relationships and expand its network amid rising cybersecurity demand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
The impact of digital transformation on the financial services sector
Data Protection

The impact of digital transformation on the financial services sector

Digital transformation reshapes financial services, influencing recruitment and leveraging AI, automation, and cloud tech to meet evolving demands and mitigate risks.

By Talent International • 9 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Pen testing must evolve to keep pace with telco threats
Firewalls

Pen testing must evolve to keep pace with telco threats

With cyber threats rising, telecoms are spending billions on defence, but it's not enough. Telcos must evolve their penetration testing to stay ahead.

By Dave Gerry • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Rising deepfake threats prompt surge in biometric defences
Ransomware

Rising deepfake threats prompt surge in biometric defences

Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
Unified Communications

Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform

Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Sophos launches Customer Success to enhance cybersecurity support
Firewalls

Sophos launches Customer Success to enhance cybersecurity support

Sophos has launched Sophos Customer Success, offering tailored support and resources to maximise customers' cybersecurity investments, enhancing protection against threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.

By Selena Larson and Joe Wise • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

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StarHub & Singapore Police launch campaign to combat scams
EduTech

StarHub & Singapore Police launch campaign to combat scams

StarHub and the Singapore Police Force launch a campaign with Scam Masterclasses to combat rising cyber threats, aiming to educate and protect the public.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024