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Cyber Threats stories - Page 23

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IBM strengthens cyber resilience alliance with Cohesity
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cohesity bolsters its cyber resilience initiative with IBM, accelerating the development of data security capabilities across hybrid cloud environments, with IBM listed as a key investor.
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Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.
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Titans of Tech - Mike East of Cado Security
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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Mike East, VP of International Sales at Cado Security, leads the charge in revolutionising cloud-based digital forensics with AI and automation to combat cyber threats.
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AI cybersecurity gap affecting quarter of UK businesses
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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it training
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ai
26% of UK firms don't utilise AI for cybersecurity despite nearly half experiencing cyber attacks, finds a survey by Hornetsecurity.
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New In the Wild 2024 report reveals key cyber threats
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
D3 Security's inaugural 'In the Wild 2024' report analyses prevalent cyber threats, using data from tens of thousands of incidents.
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One wrong click can devastate your small business: so what can you do?
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Small businesses can fortify cybersecurity, bolster compliance, and support employee productivity with web domain and content filtering tools like Avast Business Web Control.
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Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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collaboration
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public sector
DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.
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Mandiant reveals threats to Ivanti Connect Secure appliances
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Mandiant reveals new findings on threat actors exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure appliances, laying bare a disturbing mix of state-linked and profit-driven cyberattacks.
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Software supply chain security: Finding the weakest link
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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supply chain & logistics
Security in the software supply chain stands on shaky ground, as reliance on prebuilt and open-source code leads to rampant vulnerabilities and 91% of firms report incidents within the last year.
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ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
ExtraHop appoints Simon Howe as Area VP for ANZ, marking a noteworthy move in their Asia Pacific expansion strategy, following a recent securement of $100M growth capital.
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Ivanti remodels security plan to set new industry precedent
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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software development
Ivanti CEO, Jeff Abbott, unveils revamp of the firm's security model aimed at setting an industry standard amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
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Gigamon holds 63% share in booming deep observability market
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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gigamon
Gigamon leads the deep observability market, accounting for a 63% share and 61% growth in 2023, thanks to its network monitoring pipeline.
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SquareX reveals gaping hole in major email providers' security measures
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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cybersecurity
SquareX's cybersecurity study reveals major email providers' distressing failure to effectively identify and counter malicious document threats, potentially putting millions of global users at risk.
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Rapid7 honours partners with 2024 Partner Of The Year Awards
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Rapid7 announces winners of its 2024 Partner Of The Year Awards, highlighting importance of collaboration for cyber security amidst increasing threats.
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CYREBRO, Google Cloud join forces for security innovation
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
CYREBRO partners with Google Cloud to boost cybersecurity, aiming to enhance threat detection and response times using machine learning.
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Southeast Asia sees 43m local cyber threats to businesses in 2023
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Southeast Asia saw nearly 43 million cyber threats to businesses in 2023, with Singapore's incidents surging by 67% YoY, according to Kaspersky.
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Microsoft selects Solidatus for data lineage in new Purview platform
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Microsoft partners with Solidatus to enhance data governance capabilities in its new 'Microsoft Purview' platform, leveraging AI and pre-built integrations for operational efficiency.
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Zscaler boosts ANZ presence with high-profile leadership appointments
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Zscaler ramps up investment in ANZ with triumvirate of leadership hires, set to bolster growth and enhance cloud security amidst increasing threat evolution.
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One Identity sees business surge with new product & accolades
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
One Identity has seen business growth after unveiling its Cloud PAM Essentials solution and gaining commendations for its partner programmes and leadership in identity security.
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Parliament's 'pitiful' GBP £6.5m IT budget increase alarms cyber chiefs
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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parliament
Amidst growing cyber threats, Parliament's meagre GBP £6.5 million increase in IT budget, now totalling GBP £67.7 million, prompts national security worries among cybersecurity chiefs.