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Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally
Disaster Recovery

Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally

A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Is the government doing enough to combat cyberattacks against critical infrastructure?
Risk & Compliance

Is the government doing enough to combat cyberattacks against critical infrastructure?

As cyber threats to critical infrastructure rise, experts urge the UK Government to enhance cybersecurity support and funding ahead of autumn budgetary cuts.

By Dan Lattimer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
85% of UK organisations hit by ransomware in past year
Ransomware

85% of UK organisations hit by ransomware in past year

A Semperis study found 85% of UK organisations suffered ransomware attacks in the last year, with 43% failing to recover their data post-payment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Disaster Recovery

Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries

A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024
Cyber-attacks disrupt critical operations at London hospitals
Security Information and Event Management

Cyber-attacks disrupt critical operations at London hospitals

Cyber-attacks have paralysed three major London hospitals, forcing operation cancellations and highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

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UK businesses at higher risk of ransomware on holidays
Ransomware

UK businesses at higher risk of ransomware on holidays

Research by Semperis reveals that over 50% of UK firms are vulnerable to ransomware during holidays and weekends due to understaffed security teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Five Eyes backs Purple Knight for Active Directory defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Five Eyes backs Purple Knight for Active Directory defence

The Five Eyes Alliance has endorsed Semperis's Purple Knight tool to enhance security in Microsoft Active Directory systems, vital for UK firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security

The NSA, alongside international partners, has unveiled vital new guidelines to bolster security for Active Directory systems amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Five Eyes Alliance issues guidance on securing Active Directory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Five Eyes Alliance issues guidance on securing Active Directory

Cybersecurity experts are urging organisations to enhance Active Directory security following a critical report from the Five Eyes Alliance amid rising threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Salt Typhoon hacks highlight vulnerabilities to Chinese attacks
Firewalls

Salt Typhoon hacks highlight vulnerabilities to Chinese attacks

Recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks linked to China have infiltrated US critical infrastructure, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the public and private sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability
Disaster Recovery

Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability

Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance
Encryption

AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance

A five-month data breach at AT&T has exposed the information of all customers within that period, highlighting urgent cybersecurity challenges in the telecom sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships
Ransomware

Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships

Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Semperis secures USD $125m funding, appoints new executives
Ransomware

Semperis secures USD $125m funding, appoints new executives

Semperis secures USD $125m funding from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital, bolstering its executive team with three new hires to drive global growth and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Semperis launches AD Delegation Manager to enhance security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Semperis launches AD Delegation Manager to enhance security

Semperis unveils Delegation Manager, an Active Directory tool to combat cyber threats by offering granular control of permissions, reducing over-privileged accounts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Semperis intensifies efforts with Veritas on ransomware defence
Disaster Recovery

Semperis intensifies efforts with Veritas on ransomware defence

Semperis bolsters partnership with Veritas Technologies, enhancing cyber resilience against ransomware threats by using advanced attack-path analysis methods, streamlining data protection methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Semperis & Trellix unveil joint solution for cyber breach containment
Virtualisation

Semperis & Trellix unveil joint solution for cyber breach containment

Semperis and Trellix's joint solution, using AI and ML technology, aims to accelerate cyber breach containment, offering enhanced visibility into identity system infiltrations and substantially shortening response time.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

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