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NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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ransomware
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ncc group
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threat intelligence
LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.
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Trend Micro excels in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro excelled in the latest MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations, achieving 100% visibility in threat detection and an 86% actionability rating.
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Report highlights surge in cyberattacks on operational technology
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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phishing
A Fortinet report reveals a surge in cyberattacks on OT systems, with 73% of organisations hit, up from 49%. This rise emphasises the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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CrowdStrike sets speed record in MITRE's cybersecurity test
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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ai security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike's Falcon Complete set a new cybersecurity benchmark by detecting a sophisticated eCrime attack within four minutes during MITRE's evaluation.
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Protecting data centres against emerging cybersecurity threats
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
Data centres face rising, sophisticated cyber threats linked to geopolitical strife and financial motives. AI and partnerships are key to their defence.
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Rapid7 integrates generative AI to enhance threat detection
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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partner programmes
Rapid7 unveils powerful generative AI in its Rapid7 AI Engine to revolutionise threat detection and response, enhancing their Managed Detection and Response services.
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Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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threat intelligence
A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.
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WatchGuard report reveals surge in endpoint malware
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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malware
WatchGuard Technologies' latest report reveals a stark contrast in malware trends: network detections halve, while endpoint attacks soar.
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Trustwave launches new services to enhance Microsoft Security
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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trustwave
Trustwave enhances its partnership with Microsoft by launching new services to help organisations fully utilise Microsoft Security features within Microsoft 365 plans, including E5 and G5.
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Appdome launches SDKProtect to secure mobile development
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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endpoint protection
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surveillance
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application security
Appdome launches SDKProtect to enhance mobile SDK security. This service aims to counteract threats like root detection evasion and data tampering, ensuring safer applications.
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Appdome launches SDKProtect to combat mobile app security risks
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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devsecops
Appdome launches SDKProtect to bolster mobile SDK security, aiming to curb fraud and enhance compliance in the mobile app sector through threat-aware SDK versions.
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SentinelOne & Advantage revolutionise AI-driven MDR in NZ
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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soc
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threat intelligence
SentinelOne and Advantage team up to integrate generative AI into MDR services, revolutionising enterprise security in New Zealand with PurpleAI.
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CrowdStrike & eSentire expand partnership for AI security boost
Fri, 31st May 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike and eSentire broaden their strategic partnership, integrating threat intelligence and AI-native cybersecurity to enhance global MDR protection.
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BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee offering tenfold reimbursements
Thu, 30th May 2024
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ai
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risk & compliance
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online fraud
Cybersecurity firm BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee, pledging up to ten times reimbursement of service contracts if their AI fails to prevent a cyberattack.
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Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud
Thu, 30th May 2024
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email security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender partners with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat rising AI-driven scams, leveraging its tech expertise to protect global consumers from online fraud.
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Cybersixgill launches AI tool to streamline threat reports
Thu, 30th May 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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ponemon institute
Cybersixgill debuts its AI-powered IQ Report Generator, offering rapid, customised threat intelligence reports, revolutionising the CTI reporting process for MSSPs and security teams.
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WithSecure launches proactive cyber security tool at SPHERE event
Thu, 30th May 2024
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data protection
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devops
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apm
WithSecure unveils its new exposure management tool, aiming to shift businesses to proactive cyber security amid a 57% rise in cyber attacks across Europe.
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Kaspersky improves response time for high-severity incidents
Fri, 24th May 2024
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endpoint protection
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firewalls
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network security
Kaspersky has achieved a 17% faster response to high-severity incidents, now averaging 36.37 minutes, thanks to improvements in their MDR Analyst report.
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Sophos announces new CEO Joe Levy & CFO Jim Dildine
Tue, 21st May 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Sophos appoints Joe Levy as CEO, solidifying leadership with Jim Dildine as CFO, aiming to fortify midmarket cybersecurity and drive global growth.
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UK infrastructure sectors alarmed over rise in AI cyber threats
Fri, 17th May 2024
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uc
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endpoint protection
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edr
New research by Bridewell reveals over 75% of UK's key infrastructure organisations are increasingly concerned about AI-powered cybercrime.