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Cyber Risk stories - Page 17

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Arctic Wolf grows channel network 140 percent in Australia, NZ

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Arctic Wolf has boosted its channel network in Australia and New Zealand by 140%, driven by its AI-powered Aurora Platform and new security offerings.
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Claroty & Google unite to boost OT & IT threat response

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance threat detection and response across IT and operational technology environments.
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Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Armis has exceeded USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue, up from USD $200 million under 12 months ago, driven by global demand for its cybersecurity platform.
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AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.
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The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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data protection
Outdated network hardware poses a hidden threat, turning your vital security 'bouncer' into a vulnerability that invites cyber-attacks and data breaches.
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Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
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ReliaQuest unveils AI teammates to boost predictive security

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter Agentic Teammates, AI agents that boost security teams by automating routine tasks and enhancing predictive cyber defence.
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Panaseer launches AI tool for real-time analysis of cyber risks

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Panaseer has launched Key Drivers, an AI tool delivering real-time cybersecurity risk analysis to help organisations swiftly spot and address vulnerabilities.
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BeyondTrust boosts secure remote support for public sector compliance

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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BeyondTrust enhances remote support with FIPS 140-2 and CJIS compliance, aiding public sector IT teams in meeting stringent security standards without VPNs.
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Rapid7 integrates Active Patching for automated risk mitigation

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Rapid7 launches Active Patching, an automated feature in Exposure Command, to speed up vulnerability fixes and reduce risks using Automox technology.
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Tenable adds AI to VPR for sharper, real-time risk detection

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Tenable's AI-enhanced Vulnerability Priority Rating sharply narrows focus to 1.6% of business-critical risks, boosting real-time threat detection and faster remediation.
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Digital attack surfaces expand as key exposures & risks double

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Organisations face doubled key cyber exposure risks as digital attack surfaces widen, with exposed ports and credentials surging in early 2025, says ReliaQuest.
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60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial compliance - study

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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network security
Analysis by FireMon reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial high-severity compliance checks, exposing critical risks in network security policy management.
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Tenable boosts vulnerability priority rating with advanced AI

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Tenable enhances its Vulnerability Priority Rating with AI, reducing critical cybersecurity threats focus to 1.6% for faster, smarter remediation.
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Data management - it's a high-stakes game

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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risk & compliance
In 2024, data breaches threaten business survival as regulators enforce stricter cybersecurity rules and firms must manage vast unstructured data with care.
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Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.
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Business context still missing in most cyber risk programmes

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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Most organisations still treat cyber risk as a technical issue, lacking alignment with business priorities despite growing cybersecurity pressures, finds new research.
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Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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hybrid & remote work
A report reveals 10% of employees cause 73% of cyber risks, urging firms to adopt targeted interventions over broad security training for better risk management.
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Octo Tempest targets airlines as Microsoft warns of new cyber risks

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Microsoft warns cybercriminal group Octo Tempest has shifted focus to airlines, escalating risks with advanced tactics amid updated Defender protections.
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Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.