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The importance of collaborating AI with human expertise

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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AI is reshaping cybersecurity, by spotlighting the powerful synergy between advanced tech and human expertise in thwarting cyber threats.
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NCC Group reports 665% surge in LockBit ransomware attacks

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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LockBit ransomware group sees a 665% surge, recording 176 attacks in May 2024, leading a spike in global ransomware activity, reports NCC Group.
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Trend Micro excels in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Trend Micro excelled in the latest MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations, achieving 100% visibility in threat detection and an 86% actionability rating.
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Report highlights surge in cyberattacks on operational technology

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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A Fortinet report reveals a surge in cyberattacks on OT systems, with 73% of organisations hit, up from 49%. This rise emphasises the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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CrowdStrike sets speed record in MITRE's cybersecurity test

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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CrowdStrike's Falcon Complete set a new cybersecurity benchmark by detecting a sophisticated eCrime attack within four minutes during MITRE's evaluation.
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Protecting data centres against emerging cybersecurity threats

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Data centres face rising, sophisticated cyber threats linked to geopolitical strife and financial motives. AI and partnerships are key to their defence.
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Rapid7 integrates generative AI to enhance threat detection

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Rapid7 unveils powerful generative AI in its Rapid7 AI Engine to revolutionise threat detection and response, enhancing their Managed Detection and Response services.
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Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.
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WatchGuard report reveals surge in endpoint malware

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies' latest report reveals a stark contrast in malware trends: network detections halve, while endpoint attacks soar.
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Trustwave launches new services to enhance Microsoft Security

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Trustwave enhances its partnership with Microsoft by launching new services to help organisations fully utilise Microsoft Security features within Microsoft 365 plans, including E5 and G5.
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Appdome launches SDKProtect to secure mobile development

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Appdome launches SDKProtect to enhance mobile SDK security. This service aims to counteract threats like root detection evasion and data tampering, ensuring safer applications.
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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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SentinelOne & Advantage revolutionise AI-driven MDR in NZ

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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SentinelOne and Advantage team up to integrate generative AI into MDR services, revolutionising enterprise security in New Zealand with PurpleAI.
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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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BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee offering tenfold reimbursements

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Cybersecurity firm BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee, pledging up to ten times reimbursement of service contracts if their AI fails to prevent a cyberattack.
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Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Bitdefender partners with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat rising AI-driven scams, leveraging its tech expertise to protect global consumers from online fraud.
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Cybersixgill launches AI tool to streamline threat reports

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Cybersixgill debuts its AI-powered IQ Report Generator, offering rapid, customised threat intelligence reports, revolutionising the CTI reporting process for MSSPs and security teams.
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Kaspersky improves response time for high-severity incidents

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Kaspersky has achieved a 17% faster response to high-severity incidents, now averaging 36.37 minutes, thanks to improvements in their MDR Analyst report.
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Sophos announces new CEO Joe Levy & CFO Jim Dildine

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Sophos appoints Joe Levy as CEO, solidifying leadership with Jim Dildine as CFO, aiming to fortify midmarket cybersecurity and drive global growth.
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UK infrastructure sectors alarmed over rise in AI cyber threats

Fri, 17th May 2024
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New research by Bridewell reveals over 75% of UK's key infrastructure organisations are increasingly concerned about AI-powered cybercrime.