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Cybersecurity alert for UK businesses on Safer Internet Day
Malware

Cybersecurity alert for UK businesses on Safer Internet Day

On Safer Internet Day, Evolve Business Group underscores the importance of robust online security for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

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AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report
Ransomware

AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report

Acronis' H2 2023 Cyberthreats Report reveals a disturbing 222% rise in email attacks with AI-enhanced phishing impacting over 90% of organisations worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report
Multi-factor authentication

QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report

Cybercriminals are increasingly employing quishing attacks, utilising malicious QR codes to target high-ranking officials and smaller businesses, reveals AI-native cloud email security platform, Abnormal Security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Feb 2024
Nine key cybersecurity trend predictions for 2024
DataCentre infrastructure

Nine key cybersecurity trend predictions for 2024

When it comes to achieving effective cybersecurity, it's clear that the coming year will be a challenging one for organisations of all sizes.

By James Campbell • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Threat spotlight - How attackers are targeting your web applications right now
Firewalls

Threat spotlight - How attackers are targeting your web applications right now

Cyberattacks on web applications have surged, Barracuda has defended against over 18bn such attacks in 2023 alone, with web apps providing a prime target for cyber attackers due to vulnerabilities and valuable data.

By Tushar Spotlight • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Alarming surge in cyber attacks seen in Acronis report
Ransomware

Alarming surge in cyber attacks seen in Acronis report

The Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2023 reveals a 222% rise in AI-driven email attacks in the year, underlining the need for more effective security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023
Phishing

Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023

Avast blocked 10 billion cyberattacks in 2023, up 49% on the prior year, with cybercriminals deploying sophisticated methods including deepfake scams and exploiting PDF files and Google OAuth to steal user information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Checkmarx reveals top cyberattack trends in January
Application Security

Checkmarx reveals top cyberattack trends in January

Checkmarx reveals top January trends in supply chain cyberattacks, showing a rise in data theft, deceptive typosquatting, and malware injections.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Akamai launches Content Protector to thwart scraping attacks in Asia-Pacific
Application Security

Akamai launches Content Protector to thwart scraping attacks in Asia-Pacific

In response to growing malicious bot activity in Asia Pacific and Japan, tech giant Akamai Technologies unveils Content Protector, a new tool designed to mitigate scraping attacks while preserving beneficial traffic.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Check Point Infinity platform excels in Miercom's security benchmark tests
Malware

Check Point Infinity platform excels in Miercom's security benchmark tests

Check Point Infinity Platform outshines rivals in Miercom's NGFW Security Benchmark 2024 report, registering an exceptional 99.8% block rate for Zero+1 day Malware.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
SentinelOne acquires PingSafe, redefining cloud security in AI era
Storage

SentinelOne acquires PingSafe, redefining cloud security in AI era

AI-powered security leader, SentinelOne, acquires cloud-native application protection firm PingSafe, marking a critical shift in cloud security dynamics.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Safer Internet Day: call to action from Ping Identity's chief architect
Multi-factor authentication

Safer Internet Day: call to action from Ping Identity's chief architect

Patrick Harding, Chief Product Architect at Ping Identity, emphasises the importance of user-friendly, secure authentication methods like MFA and passwordless identification on Safer Internet Day, amidst rising cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
AI reshapes threat landscape for telcos, says EY report
Data governance

AI reshapes threat landscape for telcos, says EY report

EY's latest report warns that the emergence of generative AI intensifies cybersecurity challenges for telecom companies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
The role of Privilege Access Management in achieving robust cybersecurity
Ransomware

The role of Privilege Access Management in achieving robust cybersecurity

Privilege Access Management (PAM), with its ability to control key digital accounts, is proving crucial in combating rising cybersecurity threats posed by misuse of digital identities, a key source of business disruption.

By Nick Turnbull • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Over 50% of businesses hit by security gaps due to under-resourced teams
Breach Prevention

Over 50% of businesses hit by security gaps due to under-resourced teams

Exabeam and IDC's report reveals that 57% of global firms faced serious cyberattacks in the past year due to security team overload and lack of automated threat detection.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Veeam launches cyber readiness programme amidst rising cyberattacks
Data Protection

Veeam launches cyber readiness programme amidst rising cyberattacks

Veeam Software's new Cyber Secure Program offers comprehensive cyber defence tools and rapid recovery support as global cyberattack threats escalate.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
SentinelOne boosts AI-powered threat-hunting with new WatchTower features
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SentinelOne boosts AI-powered threat-hunting with new WatchTower features

SentinelOne boosts its AI-enabled WatchTower threat-hunting services with new features, helping businesses combat increasingly complex cyber attacks with machine speed effectiveness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

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