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Cyber Threats stories - Page 9

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NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.
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Microsoft & Yubico boost security with FIDO2 integration
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Microsoft integrates FIDO2 APIs with Yubico for Entra ID, enhancing phishing-resistant security and streamlining YubiKey deployment for safer, efficient MFA.
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Commvault named leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Commvault has secured its 13th consecutive recognition as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions.
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Global ransomware attacks dip below average in June 2024
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Global ransomware attacks dipped below annual averages in June 2024, with significant declines in activity from LockBit 3.0.
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CyberSecurity Malaysia partners with Flexxon & AI MSP
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
CyberSecurity Malaysia, Flexxon, and AI MSP signed an MoU at Cyber DSA 2024 to bolster the nation's cybersecurity with advanced AI hardware solutions.
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Alex Stamos appointed new CISO at SentinelOne
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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SentinelOne has named Alex Stamos as CISO. Stamos, formerly with Meta and Yahoo!, aims to drive secure system development amidst rising cyber threats.
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Vectra AI expands platform to boost SOC teams against hybrid attacks
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Vectra AI has expanded its XDR platform with new AI-driven capabilities, enabling SOC teams to better detect and manage cyber threats in hybrid environments.
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Tenable launches new features to boost vulnerability management
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Tenable has launched Vulnerability Intelligence and Exposure Response, aiming to revolutionise the USD $16 billion vulnerability management sector.
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Ransomware attacks hit 63% of UK government bodies
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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elections
Sixty-three percent of UK government sector businesses faced ransomware attacks last year, with phishing incidents adding to the sector's cyber security woes.
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Accenture & SandboxAQ enhance partnership to boost data security
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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data analytics
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encryption
Accenture and SandboxAQ have expanded their partnership to bolster enterprise data encryption, safeguarding against cyber threats from current breaches to quantum computing advances.
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Protecting against the cost and impact of cyber crime
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Australian companies face a rising tide of cybercrime, with 47% hit by attacks last year, costing an average of AUD $4.1 million in damages and disruptions.
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Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Australian companies overestimate their cyber resilience amid rising attacks, with 60% having faced ransomware recently and many willing to pay ransoms.
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SonicWall report reveals 30% rise in global cyberattacks
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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malware
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ransomware
SonicWall Mid-Year Threat Report for 2024 shows a 30% surge in global malware, with SMBs particularly at risk.
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SentinelOne launches initiative to secure networks for insurers
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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SentinelOne has launched the SentinelOne Risk Assurance Initiative, enabling insurers to offer advanced AI security at preferred rates to reduce cyber threats and insurance premiums.
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Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as Chief Marketing Officer. With extensive IT marketing expertise, he'll spearhead global market strategies.
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Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.
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Exclusive: Cohesity reveals three pillars driving its success
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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Cohesity's James Blake has revealed the company's strategy for data resilience and cybersecurity, with a focus on countering cyber threats.
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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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ransomware
As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity warnings from Radware, Mandiant, Tenable, and Palo Alto Networks highlight AI-enhanced threats and the need for robust defence strategies.
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Qualys unveils AI-powered API security in new WAS upgrade
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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microservices
Qualys unveils AI-driven API security features in Web Application Scanning, addressing complex vulnerabilities and offering a free 30-day Beta trial to businesses.
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Exabeam, LogRhythm merge to form AI-driven security giant
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Exabeam and LogRhythm merge to form an AI-driven cybersecurity powerhouse, bolstering security and enhancing threat detection capabilities.