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Specops & GuidePoint team up to boost password protection

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Specops Software has partnered with GuidePoint Security to offer advanced password management and authentication solutions, enhancing cyber resilience in North America.
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Mid-size firms, government trail in hybrid identity security

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Mid-size firms and government sectors lag in hybrid identity security, with scores dropping 15% to an average of 61 globally, reveals Semperis' 2025 Purple Knight Report.
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Semperis adds detection for BadSuccessor flaw in Windows 2025

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Semperis adds detection for BadSuccessor flaw in Windows Server 2025, helping firms spot privilege escalation risks before a patch is released.
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Semperis adds detection for dMSA attacks in Windows Server

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Semperis enhances its Directory Services Protector to detect BadSuccessor attacks exploiting dMSAs in Windows Server 2025, before any official patch is available.
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Varonis launches unified identity protection platform

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Varonis has launched Identity Protection, a platform unifying data and identity security to combat insider threats and reduce access to sensitive data.
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Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Recent cyberattacks targeting UK retailers and suppliers like M&S and Peter Green Chilled expose critical weaknesses in the nation's retail and supply chains.
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Radiant Logic launches AI tool for identity visibility

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Radiant Logic unveils Identity Observability for RadiantOne, offering real-time AI-powered insights and risk management across identity systems in enterprises.
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Hackers target FTP servers with weak passwords, study finds

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Specops reveals hackers target FTP port 21 with weak passwords like 'admin' and '123456' in brute force attacks exploiting outdated server security.
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New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.
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Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.
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BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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BeyondTrust launches free Identity Security Risk Assessment, helping organisations identify and address vulnerabilities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.
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Rubrik launches Identity Resilience for stronger cyber defence

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Rubrik launches Identity Resilience to enhance protection of human and non-human identities against cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure globally.
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CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Privileged Access, enhancing identity security with real-time risk-aware controls to prevent privilege escalation and attacks.
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Semperis study reveals critical cyber threats to utilities

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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A study by Semperis reveals that 62% of UK and US water and electricity utilities were targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, raising serious alerts.
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Exclusive: Why every day should be World Backup Day

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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As World Backup Day concludes, cybersecurity expert Sean Deuby stresses the importance of daily data protection practices to stave off severe business disruptions.
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World Backup Day highlights need for Active Directory focus

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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As World Backup Day approaches, Semperis underscores the urgent need for businesses to prioritise Active Directory backups to combat rising cyber threats.
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Medusa ransomware threat continues to challenge firms

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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The persistent threat of Medusa ransomware continues to alarm global organisations, as new advisories highlight the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Rubrik unveils enhanced protection across cloud platforms

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Rubrik has unveiled advanced enhancements for data protection across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments, aiming to bolster cyber resilience and recovery speed.
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CrowdStrike enhances identity security for hybrid clouds

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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CrowdStrike has launched its Falcon Cloud Security for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing protection for government organisations in GovCloud environments.
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Tenable unveils Identity 360 & Exposure Center solutions

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Tenable has launched Identity 360 and Exposure Center to tackle identity-based security threats, aiming to simplify fragmented identity management for organisations.