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Cyber Threats stories - Page 4

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eCommerce retailers at risk due to new email security rules
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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managed services
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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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Multicloud complexity challenging traditional AIOps
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Organisations are turning to multicloud and cloud-native architectures, yet struggle with managing them due to overwhelming data and increasing complexity.
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Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats
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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
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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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IWD 2024: Forging the path – The inspirational stories of women codebreakers
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In celebration of IWD 2024, we share compelling tales of unsung female codebreakers of WWII, laying the groundwork for today's women in cybersecurity.
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Zyxel Networks launches WiFi 7 upgrade for SMBs, boosts speed and capacity
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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
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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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NetApp, Nvidia release AI-boosting infrastructure to counter threats
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cloud services
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storage
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public cloud
NetApp announces AI infrastructure to boost Gen AI projects, while also introducing cyber-resilience capabilities to counter rising cyber threats.
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NetApp pioneers AI-driven ransomware defence for customer data
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NetApp ramps up cyber-resiliency to counter ransomware threats with new AI and machine learning capabilities in storage solutions, ensuring optimal primary and secondary data protection.
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Exclusive: Aura sheds insights on the state of cybersecurity in NZ
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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.
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Exclusive: Why Commvault's focused on cyber resilience
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cloud services
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data protection
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ransomware
Commvault, under new Asia VP Michel Borst, sets sights on cyber resilience, leveraging a legacy of data protection against escalating cyber threats in Asia.
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Trustifi enhances cybersecurity in Australia with new geofencing capabilities
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encryption
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compliance
Trustifi has introduced geofencing capabilities to expand its MSSP offerings in Australia, complying with nationwide regulations; the AI-powered email security solutions take a robust stand against emerging cyber threats.
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Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience
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Amidst the complexities of cybersecurity, the recent breach at Microsoft demonstrates the persistent challenge posed by nation-state attacks and highlights strategies for garnering cyber resilience.
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Cyber threats surge in APAC region, reveals Group-IB report
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Group-IB reveals a 39% surge in ransomware attacks across APAC, with the region named as a prime target for advanced cyber threats.
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Akamai extends its segmentation solution to hybrid cloud environments
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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microsoft
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devops
Akamai Technologies expands its Akamai Guardicore Segmentation solution to reduce threats in hybrid cloud environments, initially focusing on Microsoft Azure deployments.
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Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Trend Micro collaborates with global law enforcement agents to disrupt major ransomware group, LockBit, responsible for a quarter of 2023's ransomware leaks amounting to billions of dollars.
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The importance of cybersecurity training for software developers
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Advanced cyber threats rose over 200% in 2023, increasing the need for robust cybersecurity training within software development teams.
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Radware introduces cybersecurity model to boost MSSP revenue streams
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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firewall
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network security
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Radware's new business model offers innovative network and application security services to MSSPs, providing fresh revenue streams and business growth opportunities.
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SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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big data
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Clint Sand steps into role as Chief Product Officer at SimSpace, tasked with boosting the company's cybersecurity platform.