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Cyber Threats stories - Page 22

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Acumen expands partnerships to bolster cyber security services for MSPs & VARs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Acumen, a UK-based cyber security firm, reveals plans to expand partnerships with MSPs and VARs to deliver specialist security services amid heightened demand.
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KnowBe4 to acquire Egress for enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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KnowBe4 plans to acquire Egress, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform to effectively manage human risk amid increasing email security threats.
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Mandiant unveils latest M-Trends 2024 cybersecurity report
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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The 2024 M-Trends report reveals advancements in global organisations' cyber defences, with hackers’ undetected dwell time falling from 16 to 10 days, marking a decade-low.
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Australian organisations face surge in ransomware attacks
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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Despite 91% of IT decision-makers in Australia expressing confidence in their cyber risk management, a new report reveals persistent shortcomings in addressing threats, with ransomware attacks and insecure network protocols remaining a major challenge.
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Customers vs banks - Where should the buck stop in preventing finance scams?
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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As cybercrime rates surge, Australia's major banks grapple with responsibility for preventing financial scams, prompting critical discourse on customer versus bank account protection roles.
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Ransomware attacks rise in global food & agriculture sector
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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physical security
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Ransomware attackers are increasingly targeting global food and agriculture, with the sector suffering 167 attacks in 2023, says a report by Food and Ag-ISAC.
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AI-enabled biometric market to reach $50.5 billion by 2031
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Global AI-enabled biometric market, currently worth USD $12.7 billion, projected to skyrocket to US$50.5 billion by 2031.
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Tuttnauer partners with Check Point to boost healthcare cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Tuttnauer, a global sterilisation equipment player, joins forces with Check Point to invigorate healthcare cybersecurity, enhancing patient safety and data protection.
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Cydea's platform revolutionises cybersecurity risk with monetary values
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
Cydea's innovative risk platform provides a numerical representation of cybersecurity threats, reshaping risk management practices and bolstering decision-making processes in UK businesses.
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UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Over half of the UK's IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to defend against cyber warfare, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Armis.
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Tecala partners with Check Point to boost Australia's email security
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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Tecala partners with Check Point Software Technologies to bolster email cybersecurity in Australia, utilising AI and ML to predict and counter rising security threats.
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Secolve & Asimily join forces to boost Australia's IoT security
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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Secolve and Asimily join forces to bolster Australia's IoT risk management, enhancing security solutions for the nation's critical infrastructure and effectively tackling cybersecurity threats.
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KPMG UK gains prestigious NCSC cyber security provider status
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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KPMG UK secures esteemed NCSC Cyber Incident Exercise Assured Provider status, endorsing its top-notch solutions in cyber incident readiness and response strategies.
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Keeper Security launches user-friendly passphrase generator
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity measures by integrating a user-friendly passphrase generator into their Web Vault system, increasing the level of protection against cyber threats.
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Understanding the key to boosting cybersecurity habits: Kaspersky study
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Understanding the severity of poor cyber hygiene drives people towards positive online behaviour, states a white paper by Kaspersky and the Singapore Institute of Technology.
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Kaspersky illuminates LockBit ransomware group's advanced tactics
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky uncovers advanced methods used by ransomware group LockBit, highlighting the use of custom, easy-to-use tools for frequent, damaging cyber attacks.
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Absolute Security focuses on cyber resilience in company rebrand
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Absolute Security, previously known as Absolute Software, has rebranded to reflect its dedication to providing advanced cyber resilience solutions amid increasing digital threats.
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Qualys offers free cybersecurity platform access after NCSC guidance
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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In response to updated patching guidance from the UK's NCSC, cloud-based IT solutions provider Qualys is offering free 30-day access to their Enterprise TruRisk Platform.
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IronScales expands partnership with Infinigate to UK & Ireland
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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AI-driven email security firm IRONSCALES broadens its strategic partnership with global cybersecurity distributor Infinigate to include the UK and Ireland, bolstering their managed services offerings.
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Hitachi Vantara launches transformative hybrid cloud platform
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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storage
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Hitachi Vantara unveils the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform One, a hybrid cloud solution set to revolutionise data management and mitigate threats with reliable resiliency measures.