Managed Detection and Response (MDR) stories
UK firms pay higher ransoms as recovery costs from attacks rise
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UK firms pay higher ransoms amid rising recovery costs from ransomware attacks, with 54% choosing to pay and median payouts at USD $1 million, Sophos reports.
Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
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Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.
Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost MDR speed & accuracy
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Rapid7 has introduced agentic AI workflows to its MDR platform, boosting SOC speed and accuracy by automating investigations and enhancing threat response.
UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster
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UK firms face rising ransomware recovery costs at USD $2.58m but recover faster, with 59% fully restoring systems within a week, says Sophos report.
Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost SOC response & efficiency
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Rapid7 has launched agentic AI workflows within its MDR services to speed up SOC investigations, enhancing analyst efficiency and threat response accuracy.
Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform
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Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.
Tamnoon unveils AI-powered managed cloud threat response service
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Tamnoon launches AI-driven managed Cloud Detection and Response service with agent Tami to streamline cloud security alert handling and threat remediation.
Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times
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advanced persistent threat protection
Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.
LevelBlue to acquire Aon’s cyber consulting teams in global deal
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LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.
Pax8 expands Check Point offering to boost MSP security tools
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Pax8 has expanded its partnership with Check Point, offering MSPs a broader range of AI-powered security tools via the Pax8 Marketplace to enhance SMB cybersecurity.
Arctic Wolf launches AI security platform in Singapore market
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Arctic Wolf has launched its AI-powered Aurora Platform in Singapore, partnering with Ingram Micro to enhance cybersecurity across the region.
Barracuda launches unified AI platform amid security tool sprawl
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Barracuda launches BarracudaONE, a unified AI cybersecurity platform to tackle security tool sprawl and improve integration, management, and threat detection.
Study finds 84% of severe cyber incidents use LOTL methods
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Bitdefender research reveals 84% of severe cyberattacks exploit common system tools like netsh.exe, evading traditional defences with LOTL methods.
Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes
Fri, 30th May 2025
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Bitdefender launches a new Platinum tier, simplifies deal registration, and expands NFR access to boost partner and MSP success worldwide.
SentinelOne named a Customers' Choice in 2025 Gartner XDR report
Fri, 30th May 2025
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SentinelOne is among just two firms named a Customers' Choice in Gartner's 2025 Extended Detection and Response report, praised for its AI-driven XDR platform.
AARNet & CrowdStrike boost cybersecurity for research sector
Thu, 29th May 2025
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AARNet and CrowdStrike expand their partnership to deliver 24/7 managed detection and response services, enhancing cybersecurity across Australia's research and education sectors.
Zscaler to acquire Red Canary to boost AI-powered security ops
Thu, 29th May 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Zscaler to acquire Red Canary, enhancing AI-powered security ops to speed up threat detection and response, expected to close in August 2025.
Sophos partners with Capsule to streamline cyber insurance for SMBs
Fri, 23rd May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Sophos has teamed up with Capsule to simplify cyber insurance for SMBs, offering discounted premiums linked to Sophos cybersecurity solutions via MSPs.
Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.