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AI-based cyber threats amongst top concerns for C-suite

30% of C-level executives consider AI-led cyber threats their top concern, prompting an uptick in cybersecurity hiring and investment in preventative measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

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Cybersecurity alerts surge 37% for UK SMBs in a year

UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) experience a 37% surge in cybersecurity alerts, prompting a race against time as security professionals scramble to tackle daily threats, reveals Censornet.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

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Cyber threats prompt UK industries to prioritise cybersecurity

Rising UK cyber threats spark industry action, as 76% of industrial firms report more frequent, disruptive attacks, pushing cybersecurity to the top of the agenda.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

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Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism

The Bank of England's IT spending has surged by 12% to £98.8m, eliciting criticism amid rising expenses on tech salaries and bonus payouts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

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LG Magna e-Powertrain earns TV Rheinland's CSMS certification

LG Magna e-Powertrain achieves global certification for its Cyber Security Management System, cementing compliance with impending UNECE WP.29 car cybersecurity regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

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Flare acquires Foretrace marking TEM arena's notable M&A

In a move marking the first M&A in the Threat Exposure Management (TEM) space, global leader Flare acquires US firm Foretrace, boosting their capabilities against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Malware

Rubrik urges shift from data backup to cyber resilience

Chief Product Officer at Rubrik, Anneka Gupta, emphasises the need for a cyber resilience era, combining threat posture and recovery, to counter increasingly successful disruptions by malicious actors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Disaster Recovery

The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI

This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.

By Brett Chase • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

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Logicalis Australia acquires Microsoft's MXDR partner status

Logicalis Australia, a leading provider of digital managed services, has acquired Microsoft's esteemed managed extended detection and response partner status, reinforcing its robust security capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

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Check Point & Microsoft collaborate to boost AI cybersecurity

Check Point Software Technologies forges strategic collaboration with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, marking a significant advance in AI-powered cybersecurity and lightening the workload for security teams.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

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Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report

A report by Uswitch noted that UK citizens lost GBP £1.2 million to credit card fraud in 2022, with an emphasis on thefts in Ireland and America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Virtualisation

Object First partners with Pedab for superior Veeam data protection

Object First and Pedab come together to bolster data protection for Veeam users against cyber threats with a revolutionary out-of-the-box immutability backup storage system.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Firewalls

Samsung Heavy Industries partners with Fortinet for maritime cybersecurity

Samsung Heavy Industries and Fortinet partnership to strengthen maritime cybersecurity amid new mandatory requirements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024

Gaming

APJ manufacturers face mounting API cyber threat, says Akamai

Akamai's latest SOTI report reveals almost 15% of 2023 web attacks in the APJ region targeted APIs, particularly hitting manufacturers.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024

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CrowdStrike & HCLTech unite to boost managed security solutions

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike aims to bolster the digital security transformation of companies worldwide through a strategic alliance with tech giant HCLTech.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024

Malware

Cybersecurity risks of legacy access control systems

Dated access control systems pose increased cybersecurity threat, opening firms to cyberattacks and malware, potentially costing millions and damaging reputations.

By George Moawad • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024

Disaster Recovery

World Backup Day highlights importance of sustainable data practices

In the run-up to World Backup Day, data storage giants emphasise the importance of secure, eco-friendly backup practices amid escalating AI deployment and sustainability concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024