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Skybox Security announces broad expansion across APAC and EMEA

Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Security posture management company Skybox Security has announced an 'accelerated global expansion' following a surge in customer demand.
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48 million malware messages: Proofpoint reveals the reality of today's threat landscape

Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Proofpoint's Human Factor 2021 report reveals the reality of cyber threats, with millions of ransomware-loaded emails and new attack methods.
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Surge in targeted spear phishing as attackers look for weak link

Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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The rise of targeted malicious email attacks is revealed in a new report by Barracuda, highlighting the need for improved protection measures.
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Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk - SolarWinds

Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk, according to a new report from SolarWinds.
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Fortinet expands security services to protect digital infrastructure

Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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Fortinet expands its security services with the addition of FortiTrust, offering user-based licensing across all networks and endpoints.
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Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%

Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Security professionals unprepared for escalating software supply chain attacks

Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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IT security professionals and developers aren't completely confident in their ability to defend against another SolarWinds/Codecov-style supply chain attack.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Traditional cybersecurity vs data protection

Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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Forcepoint's channel director discusses the differences between cybersecurity and data protection and how to improve data protection capabilities.
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BlackBerry releases Jarvis 2.0 the latest edition of its flagship analysis tool

Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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BlackBerry has released BlackBerry Jarvis 2.0, the latest edition of its flagship software composition analysis tool.
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Sophos to boost adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with network detection and response

Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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Sophos acquires Braintrace, enhancing its cybersecurity ecosystem with proprietary Network Detection and Response technology.
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SonicWall ransomware attack 'should have been avoided'

Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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SonicWall warns customers of ransomware campaign on legacy firmware, urging them to disconnect devices from the network immediately.
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Ransomware-as-a-service rising as cyber threats grow at alarming rates

Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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Attacks are driven largely by the emergence of Ransomware as a Service gangs that are cashing in on critical infrastructure organisations.
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DHBs not included in SIS cyber security programme

Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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SIS won't include district health boards in information security programme despite concerns over cyber defences.
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Ransomware guardrails failing — Cloudian research

Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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Cloudian released new data based on a survey of 200 IT decision-makers whose organisations experienced a ransomware attack between 2019 and 2021.
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Cyber incidents on the rise as ransomware accounts for two thirds of all malware attacks

Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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Ransomware makes up two-thirds of all malware attacks, as cyber incidents continue to rise, according to Positive Technologies.
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Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality

Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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One in four UK employees risk sharing confidential work information due to lack of knowledge, according to new research.
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Gamifying cybersecurity key to preventing attacks

Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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Gamifying cybersecurity is key to preventing attacks, with Balbix reporting that most incidents are due to individual user behaviour.
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Vodafone NZ ups its cybersecurity game with new cloud product

Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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Vodafone NZ launches cloud-based cyber security product to protect against ransomware, malware, and data breaches.
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Nozomi Networks updates partner programme, looks to reward top players

Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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Nozomi Networks has made updates to its channel program with a view to fully mobilise its global network of partners for growth and success.
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CompTIA responds to ransomware attack by forming Rapid Response Team and releasing resources

Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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CompTIA responds to the recent large scale ransomeware attack by forming a Rapid Response Team and making CompTIA ISAO resources publicly available.