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Check Point's Infinity Platform crowned leading Zero Trust Platform by Miercom
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Check Point Software Technologies' Infinity Platform, named top Zero Trust platform by Miercom Assessment, sets the benchmark for secure data accessibility, outperforming rivals in security and user experience.
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IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together
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On International Women's Day 2024, it's a crucial necessity to jointly combat gender-based cyber crimes and establish a secure digital space for women worldwide.
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Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
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managed services
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.
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Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats
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encryption
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Consumer confidence in retail and finance sectors may wane due to increasing cybersecurity threats, a new study as found.
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Cado Security uncovers sophisticated Linux malware campaign
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virtualisation
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malware
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Cado Security Labs uncovers an unreported Linux malware campaign exploiting misconfigured servers, leveraging a pioneering platform to counteract the comprehensive cyber assault.
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Google launches Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia amid talent gap
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big data
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Amid a significant talent gap, Google has launched its Cybersecurity Certificate in Australia to equip around 40,000 individuals with vital cybersecurity skills, in response to a 23% increase in cybercrime incidents.
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Most Kiwi corporations suffered cyber-attacks in 2023, reveals Kordia
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New research by Kordia reveals over two-thirds of large New Zealand companies report damage from cyber-attacks, with nearly half requiring over a month for resolution.
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Mandiant uncovers intricate UNC5325 cyber attacks on Ivanti devices
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity company Mandiant has identified that actor UNC5325 exploits an Ivanti zero-day vulnerability, utilising evasive techniques and malware to persistently infiltrate devices.
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Exclusive: Tenable highlights the importance of a company's attack surface
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Tenable's SVP of Product, Jason Merrick, emphasises the criticality of comprehensive cyber attack surface understanding amid accelerating digital transformations and increasing cyber threats.
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One billion dollars in funding for even more ransomware
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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ransomware
Ransomware gangs increase pressure on victims by implementing ruthless extortion techniques enabled by the proliferation of cryptocurrencies and AI.
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Avast thwarts 10 billion cyber attacks, reveals new threats
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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Avast blocks 10 billion cyber threats, highlighting an alarming surge in new threats as cyber attackers find innovative ways to exploit trusted digital mediums.
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Goldilock & Patriot Tools team up for US cyber defence
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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chip
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nato
Goldilock, UK-based developer of a NATO-endorsed cyber kill-switch, has revealed a crucial strategy to beef up American security.
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Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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ransomware
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telco
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government
Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.
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CrowdStrike announces imminent launch of Charlotte AI & Falcon for IT
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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data protection
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workflow automation
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ai security
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike rolls out advanced security products, Charlotte AI and Falcon for IT, using generative AI to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
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Businesses caught underprepared for Active Directory outages, Cayosoft reveals
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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testing
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it professionals
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disruption
A recent report by Cayosoft shows a lack of preparedness for Active Directory outages, potentially costing companies millions per day and risking severe operational disruption.
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Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.
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Hunter-killer malware surges by 333%, says Picus Red Report 2024
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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The 2024 Picus Red Report reveals a 333% rise in Hunter-killer malware targeting and disabling security defences, reflecting a concerning escalation in cyber-attack strategies.
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Australian & NZ workers fear businesses are ill-equipped for cyber threats
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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Nearly half of Australian and New Zealand workers do not feel ready to combat cyberattack threats, with 43% fearing becoming scam or phishing victims at work, ELMO Software research reveals.
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Cisco launches AI-driven enhancements for secure cloud networking
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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ai
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cyber attacks
Cisco unveilis new AI-driven, integrated security services aimed to simplify operations and bolster enterprise network management efficiency.
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Alarming surge in cyber attacks seen in Acronis report
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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cios
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acronis
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.
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Checkmarx reveals top cyberattack trends in January
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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application security
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cybersecurity
Checkmarx reveals top January trends in supply chain cyberattacks, showing a rise in data theft, deceptive typosquatting, and malware injections.
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Akamai launches Content Protector to thwart scraping attacks in Asia-Pacific
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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application security
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physical security
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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.
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SentinelOne acquires PingSafe, redefining cloud security in AI era
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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storage
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cloud security
AI-powered security leader, SentinelOne, acquires cloud-native application protection firm PingSafe, marking a critical shift in cloud security dynamics.
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Safer Internet Day: call to action from Ping Identity's chief architect
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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ai
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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.