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Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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The OpenText 2024 report reveals rising collaboration between nation-states and cybercrime groups, posing a serious threat to global supply chains.
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MSPs boost Microsoft 365 backups amid rising ransomware threats

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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MSPs rush to bolster Microsoft 365 backups amid surging ransomware threats, as N-able reveals a 46% rise in protected users and a 56% spike in disaster recovery events.
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Exclusive: Wasabi's Rob Waite discusses growth, cloud security and customer success

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Rob Waite discusses Wasabi's growth strategy, robust cloud security, and customer success, highlighting its straightforward pricing model and expanding brand presence.
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New CEH v13 certification by EC-Council integrates AI skills

Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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EC-Council unveils CEH v13, incorporating AI into its curriculum to enhance cybersecurity skills. The certification aims to boost defence efficiency by up to 40%.
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BlackBerry report: Cyber threats up 53%, critical sectors hit

Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Rreport reveals a 53% surge in new malware samples, detecting 11,500 daily threats, with 43,500 cyberattacks thwarted each day from April to June 2024.
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Check Point reveals first mobile crypto drainer on Google Play

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Check Point Research has exposed the first mobile crypto drainer app on Google Play, which stole USD $70,000 worth of digital assets from at least 150 users.
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Check Point Software named Visionary in 2024 Gartner report

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Check Point Software Technologies named Visionary in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, praised for robust malware defences.
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ISO 27001 making big waves in strengthening data security

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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ISO 27001 certification is boosting data security across various sectors, ensuring information remains confidential and secure, whether on paper or electronically.
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Automation key to reducing cybersecurity burnout & risks

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month nears, experts highlight automation's potential to reduce IT burnout, enhance governance, and fortify data management amid rising cyber threats.
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Paul Henaghan joins Cohesity as new ANZ Managing Director

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Paul Henaghan joins Cohesity as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, bringing notable experience from Workday and Dell EMC to enhance cyber resilience.
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Halcyon partners with BlackLake to combat ransomware threats

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Halcyon partners with BlackLake Security to boost ransomware resilience, combining anti-ransomware tech and risk mitigation to protect businesses from disruptions.
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Pure Storage named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant 2024

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Pure Storage has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage Platforms, achieving this accolade for the eleventh year running.
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Check Point Software hailed as leader in email security report

Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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Check Point Software Technologies earns the 'Leader' title in Frost and Sullivan's Email Security Radar report for advanced AI-powered Harmony Email and Collaboration tool.
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Tenable launches advanced solution for highly secure systems

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Tenable launches Tenable Enclave Security, targeting air-gapped and classified systems to help public sector and commercial organisations manage IT risks.
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Report: 80% of critical infrastructure hit by email breaches

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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A new OPSWAT report reveals 80% of critical infrastructure organisations faced email security breaches last year, urging a zero-trust security approach.
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NinjaOne offers free tools to MSPs amid market pressures

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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NinjaOne has unveiled free tools for managed service providers, including Warranty Tracking and Documentation, to empower them amid market challenges.
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Lebanon pager blasts expose supply chain cybersecurity risks

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Experts are raising alarms about severe cybersecurity vulnerabilities following explosions in Hezbollah-owned pagers in Lebanon.
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Four tips to protect your business from cybercriminals

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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As cybercriminals evolve, businesses must bolster their defences. This Cyber Security Awareness Month, discover four key tips to keep your business safe.
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Lenovo & SentinelOne team up to boost global PC security

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Lenovo teams up with SentinelOne to integrate AI-driven Singularity Platform security in new and existing devices, enhancing cyber resilience globally.
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ColorTokens acquires PureID to enhance Xshield capabilities

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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ColorTokens acquires PureID to enhance its Xshield Microsegmentation Platform with advanced identity-based segmentation, boosting security for IoT, cloud, and user environments.