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Tenable discovers vulnerabilities in IaC & PaC platforms

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
Tenable's Cloud Security Research team has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in policy-as-code frameworks, escalating risks of data breaches and leaks.
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Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cofense's latest report reveals a sharp rise in sophisticated phishing attacks, with malicious emails now detected every 45 seconds, up from 57 seconds last year.
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Cyberattack spreads malware via Facebook ads in Europe

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender Labs has uncovered malicious advertising campaigns on Facebook, tricking users into downloading a harmful extension disguised as a Bitwarden update.
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BlackFog unveils advanced platform for ransomware defence

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
BlackFog has unveiled its next generation enterprise platform, enhancing ransomware protection with features like air gap security and AI-based monitoring.
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Cloud ransomware threats rise, targeting S3 & Azure

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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encryption
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cloud security
A recent SentinelLabs report reveals rising ransomware threats targeting cloud storage, urging firms to enhance security measures against evolving attacks.
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Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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data governance
Tenable warns that AI adoption could drastically increase cloud data security risks by 2025, urging organisations to bolster their protective measures.
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Fortinet launches AI-powered data loss prevention solution

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
Fortinet has launched FortiDLP, a next-gen data loss prevention solution designed to enhance security management and address insider threats for enterprises.
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BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
BlackFog has been honoured with the title of 'AI-based Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year' at the 2024 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards for its ADX technology.
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Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ransomware attacks are evolving into a major cyberthreat, highlighting the critical need for enhanced network visibility to combat these incursions.
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ReliaQuest reveals sophisticated Inc Ransom tactics in attack analysis

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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storage
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encryption
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cybersecurity
ReliaQuest's analysis of a ransomware attack by Inc Ransom on a healthcare customer reveals sophisticated tactics using legitimate tools for data theft.
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Oracle unveils zero trust packet routing for enhanced security

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Oracle revolutionises cloud security with the launch of OCI Zero Trust Packet Routing, decoupling network security from architecture to prevent unauthorised data access.
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Experts warn of security lapses in open-source AI deployments

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Sensitive data exposed by open-source large language model servers amid rapid AI adoption reveals critical security gaps, researcher Naphtali Deutsch uncovers.
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AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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vpns
Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.
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Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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malware
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edutech
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firewalls
Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Aqua Security finds critical vulnerabilities in six AWS services

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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application security
Aqua Security's researchers found critical flaws in six major AWS services, risking RCE, full-service takeovers, data breaches, and more.
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Picus report reveals flaws in threat exposure management

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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windows
Almost 40% of systems tested by Picus Security are vulnerable to complete takeover, with macOS being notably weaker in stopping cyber-attacks.
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Malicious Python package targets macOS & GCP credentials

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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application security
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supply chain
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social engineering
Checkmarx has unveiled a malicious Python package on PyPi targeting macOS developers, designed to steal Google Cloud Platform credentials from users.
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SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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government
SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.
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Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Adlumin unveils an enhanced Ransomware Prevention feature to detect and halt both encryption and data exfiltration tactics, combating double-extortion threats.
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WatchGuard launches AI-driven ThreatSync+ NDR & compliance tools

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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supply chain
WatchGuard Technologies unveils ThreatSync+ NDR and WatchGuard Compliance Reporting, leveraging AI to simplify cybersecurity for smaller IT teams and enhance compliance.