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Cyber Threat stories - Page 62

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CrowdStrike wins 2024 award for best practices in cloud security

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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CrowdStrike wins Frost and Sullivan's 2024 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for Cloud Security, spotlighting its Falcon Cloud Security suite amid a 110% rise in cloud exploitation incidents.
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AI in Commerce: Why retailers need to beware

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Retailers must tread cautiously with AI technology, where data quality and ethical use are critical for truly beneficial outcomes.
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Trend Micro launches Inline NDR to enhance network security

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Trend Micro has unveiled Inline Network Detection and Response, integrated into Trend Vision One, offering advanced decryption and enhancing SOC capabilities.
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Arrow Electronics wins top accolade at Rubrik Global Awards

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Arrow Electronics has clinched the Distribution Partner of the Year award at the 2024 Rubrik Global Partner Awards, highlighting its excellence in delivering innovative data security solutions.
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Survey reveals gaps in IT security training across firms

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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A survey by Hornetsecurity shows 26% of organisations lack IT security training, urging better preparedness against rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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IriusRisk reports 51 percent revenue rise from AI expansion

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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IriusRisk sees ARR soar by 51% in 2023, driven by AI-driven threat modelling solutions, strategic hires, and a strong focus on customer success.
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Project Galileo marks ten years of cyber defence at Cloudflare

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Cloudflare's Project Galileo, which offers free DDoS protection, marks its 10th anniversary, supporting over 2,600 public interest groups globally.
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Claroty enhances CPS security with new platform advancements

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Claroty's newest platform advancements bolster cyber-physical systems (CPS) security with enhanced asset visibility and a comprehensive array of solutions for reduced risk and cost efficiency.
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Cohesity integrates AMD-powered servers for enhanced data security

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Cohesity integrates AMD EPYC CPU-powered servers into its Data Cloud, enhancing flexibility and performance for customers' data security and management needs.
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Appdome launches SDKProtect to combat mobile app security risks

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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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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EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.
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Object First announces 192TB upgrade for backup storage solution

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Object First has announced a major upgrade to its ransomware-proof backup storage, boosting capacity up to 192TB per node and 768TB per cluster.
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Cloudflare & CrowdStrike expand partnership for enhanced security

Fri, 31st May 2024
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CrowdStrike and Cloudflare deepen strategic partnership, integrating AI-powered security tools to simplify operations and fortify defences against advanced cyber threats.
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APAC companies face rising cyber threats in container use

Fri, 31st May 2024
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Study reveals 89% of APAC geo-distributed firms using container development faced cybersecurity breaches last year, leading to data leaks, financial losses, and eroded customer trust.
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CrowdStrike & eSentire expand partnership for AI security boost

Fri, 31st May 2024
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CrowdStrike and eSentire broaden their strategic partnership, integrating threat intelligence and AI-native cybersecurity to enhance global MDR protection.
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Pax8 & Perception Point partner to enhance cloud security

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Pax8 partners with Perception Point to offer advanced threat prevention for email, Microsoft 365 apps, and web browsers, enhancing security for the modern workspace.
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NZ businesses face urgent mobile cybersecurity gaps

Tue, 28th May 2024
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New Zealand businesses have a glaring gap in mobile cybersecurity, risking costly breaches. Merge Communications promotes Samsung Knox as the solution.
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Four in ten ANZ firms lose deals over cybersecurity doubts

Tue, 28th May 2024
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A LogRhythm survey reveals 40% of Australian and New Zealand firms have lost deals over poor cybersecurity confidence, urging a strategic overhaul in protection measures.
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CyberCX opens largest New Zealand office in historic building

Tue, 28th May 2024
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CyberCX opens its largest office in New Zealand, housing over 100 cyber security professionals to bolster local cyber defence.
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Why strong passwords are still the first line of defence against cyber threats

Mon, 27th May 2024
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Despite advancements in cybersecurity, many breaches still involve stolen credentials due to weak passwords. Businesses must enforce robust password policies to mitigate risks.