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Cyber Threat stories - Page 68

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Wavelink partners with Garland Technology to bolster network security

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Wavelink forms strategic partnership with Garland Technology to offer partners extensive range of network visibility solutions, supporting robust cybersecurity measures amid rising cyber threats.
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Ensuring security without compromising privacy

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Amid rising concerns over data privacy, organisations are prioritising security without compromising individual privacy, leveraging a unified privacy-centred approach and secure technology to balance protection and compliance.
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Upwind adds API security to its cloud platform amidst rising threats

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Upwind enhances its cloud security platform with real-time API threat detection response capability amid a surge in API usage and corresponding security risks.
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Sophos leads in IDC MarketScape's cybersecurity assessments

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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UK cybersecurity firm Sophos earns top marks in IDC MarketScape's assessments and named a Leader in endpoint security solutions for small and midsize businesses.
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UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
Only 1% of UK wind energy firms protected against rising cyber threats, Cyber Energia's assessment shows amid a steep surge in daily cyber-attacks.
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A proactive approach to cyber and physical security

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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network infrastructure
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encryption
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mfa
Recent Genetec survey reveals a rising awareness of cyber threats targeting physical security systems, sparking increased investment in cybersecurity resources and protocols.
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Exclusive: How Okta is fortifying digital identities

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Brett Winterford, Okta's Regional Chief Security Officer for APAC, reveals how the Identity Cloud firm is enhancing cyber-security and strengthening digital identities.
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Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Red Canary updates its cloud threat detection capabilities to cover top providers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP, in response to demand prompted by a 16-fold increase in cloud compromises reported in 2023.
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Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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Ransomware emerges as the top cyber threat in Australia and New Zealand, with 62% of organisations seeing a rise in incidents in 2023.
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eCommerce retailers at risk due to new email security rules

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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phishing
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email security
A quarter of all eCommerce retailers face a decrease in email deliverability due to failure in meeting the DMARC policy criteria set by Yahoo and Google, warns a study by EasyDMARC.
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Check Point's Infinity Platform crowned leading Zero Trust Platform by Miercom

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Check Point Software Technologies' Infinity Platform, named top Zero Trust platform by Miercom Assessment, sets the benchmark for secure data accessibility, outperforming rivals in security and user experience.
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Sysdig lauded as Strong Performer in Gartner's CSPM Tools report

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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cloud security
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martech
Sysdig was lauded as a 'Strong Performer' in the Gartner Peer Insights Voice of Customer for Cloud Security Posture Management Tools, earning top ratings based on customer feedback.
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Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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ai security
New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.
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IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.
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Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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genai
Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.
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Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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encryption
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Consumer confidence in retail and finance sectors may wane due to increasing cybersecurity threats, a new study as found.
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Obrela earns prestigious CREST NCSC CIR Level 2 status in cybersecurity

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Cybersecurity firm, Obrela, earns esteemed National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Incident Response Level 2 Assured Service Provider status from CREST; reinforcing its commitment to exceptional cybersecurity readiness.
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Zyxel Networks launches WiFi 7 upgrade for SMBs, boosts speed and capacity

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Zyxel Networks unveils the NWA130BE BE11000 WiFi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Access Point, aiming to boost network speeds and capacity for SMBs ahead of WiFi 7's 2024 mainstream debut.
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AI tools drive rapid surge in sophisticated phishing attacks, says Darktrace

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Phishing attacks' sophistication is escalating due to the rising use of AI tools by cyber attackers, Darktrace has reported, endorsing concerns over organisations' ability to tackle such threats.
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Exclusive: Aura sheds insights on the state of cybersecurity in NZ

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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Alastair Miller of Aura Information Security illuminates New Zealand's cybersecurity landscape, discussing escalating cyber threats and the importance of robust, proactive security measures.