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LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.
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Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
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Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.
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Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.
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Veracode acquires Phylum's tech to tackle software threats

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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application security
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Veracode has acquired Phylum's technology to enhance their ability to combat software threats, addressing rising risks in open-source software security.
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AI technology: A game changer for cybercriminals globally

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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email security
A Kaspersky study reveals that 46% of security professionals believe AI technologies now underpin most cyberattacks, transforming the threat landscape for businesses.
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Trend Micro named leader in Gartner email security review

Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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Trend Micro has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms, highlighting its innovative, AI-driven solutions.
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Ransomware report reveals evolving threat landscape in 2024

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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iot security
Dragos's latest report reveals a vibrant ransomware landscape for Q3 2024, marked by emerging groups, shifting tactics, and significant operational disruptions.
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AI's impact on cybersecurity: challenges & strategies

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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data privacy
As AI's influence grows, the cybersecurity landscape will face new regulations and challenges by 2025, urging firms to adapt to dynamic compliance measures.
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Businesses struggle with IT security, Kaspersky reports

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A recent Kaspersky report reveals 38% of businesses struggle with IT security, facing downtime and productivity losses amid evolving cyber threats.
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Ransomware attacks rise with construction sector most hit

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Corvus' Q3 Cyber Threat Report reveals 1,257 ransomware victims, highlighting vulnerabilities in VPNs and a rising threat landscape across sectors.
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Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.
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Bugcrowd partners with Least Authority for security boost

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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encryption
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crypto
Bugcrowd and Least Authority have partnered to enhance secure-by-design consultancy, offering continuous security testing for FinTech and Web3 products.
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F5 launches AI Gateway for secure AI app deployment

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cloud services
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load balancing
F5 has unveiled its AI Gateway, a solution aimed at streamlining the secure deployment of AI applications amid growing security challenges.
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UK firms face longer recovery after cyber incidents

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cloud security
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fastly
Fastly's cybersecurity report reveals businesses now take an average of 7.3 months to recover from attacks, 87% plan to boost investments amid rising threats.
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Rising demand drives cybersecurity revenue growth surge

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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email security
Rising cyber threats are driving IT services firms to report significant growth in cybersecurity offerings, with 62% seeing increased revenue in the past year.
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Cloud Security Alliance unveils Zero Trust guide for OT/ICS

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
The Cloud Security Alliance has released a new guide detailing how to implement Zero Trust principles in operational technology and industrial control systems.
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CrowdStrike & Fortinet partner to enhance cybersecurity

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
CrowdStrike and Fortinet have joined forces to enhance cybersecurity, integrating their leading protection solutions for improved threat detection and response.
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VIPRE earns 'Strategic Leader' status in 2024 AV report

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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phishing
VIPRE has been named a 'Strategic Leader' by AV-Comparatives for its endpoint solutions, scoring full marks against various cyberattack scenarios.
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OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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cloud security
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phishing
OpenText's 2024 Global Ransomware Survey reveals a surge in cyberattacks, with 62% of companies facing supply chain ransomware and high ransom payments.