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Threat intelligence stories - Page 2

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The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.
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Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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testing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense, a cybersecurity service brand aimed at aiding customers towards a secure digital future, leveraging its global Security Operations Centres network.
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BianLian turns to extortion after decryptor released, reveals Avast
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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powershell
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threat intelligence
After Avast releases a BianLian decryptor, the hacking group resorts to extortion-only operations, exploiting vulnerabilities like TeamCity servers, reports GuidePoints.
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Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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microsoft
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public cloud
Red Canary updates its cloud threat detection capabilities to cover top providers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP, in response to demand prompted by a 16-fold increase in cloud compromises reported in 2023.
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Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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Ransomware emerges as the top cyber threat in Australia and New Zealand, with 62% of organisations seeing a rise in incidents in 2023.
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Silobreaker launches integration with MITRE ATT&CK
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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malware
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
Security firm Silobreaker launches a groundbreaking integration with MITRE ATT&CK to streamline threat analysis and response, boosting cyber defence across numerous sectors.
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BlackFog bags teissAward2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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awards
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threat intelligence
BlackFog bags the teissAward2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology, cementing its status as a top player against rising AI-based threats and ransomware attacks.
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Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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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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Flare's new tool offers innovative ransomware supply chain protection
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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threat intelligence
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new solutions
Montreal's cybersecurity firm, Flare, launches a proactive solution, the Supply Chain Ransomware Exposure Monitoring, to combat escalating ransomware threats within organisational supply chains.
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Google partners with BSSN to boost national cybersecurity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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bi
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big data
Google partners with Indonesia's BSSN to equip the public sector and 70,000 small businesses with AI and cybersecurity tools.
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I-Soon suffers data breach revealing state hacking activities
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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breach prevention
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data breach
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threat intelligence
A significant data leak at Chinese private security firm I-Soon has exposed the company's alleged hacking activities.
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Parliament cyber summit highlights AI threat to national security
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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ransomware
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ai
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threat intelligence
Cyber-plans to tackle escalating AI threats to national security spotlighted at Parliament Street think tank's summit.
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Akamai extends its segmentation solution to hybrid cloud environments
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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microsoft
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Akamai Technologies expands its Akamai Guardicore Segmentation solution to reduce threats in hybrid cloud environments, initially focusing on Microsoft Azure deployments.
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Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro collaborates with global law enforcement agents to disrupt major ransomware group, LockBit, responsible for a quarter of 2023's ransomware leaks amounting to billions of dollars.
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Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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firewall
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it training
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network security
Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.
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Akamai extends Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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microsoft
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Akamai Technologies is set to enhance cloud security by extending Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments, reducing attack opportunities and improving visibility into application behaviour.
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Technical debt hindering digital transition in EMEA, says Red Hat survey
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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firewall
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
Red Hat's Global Tech Trends survey reveals technical debt as the main barrier to digital transformation in EMEA, further exacerbated by notable talent gaps and cloud tech concerns.
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Sophos launches 24/7 operational support to MSPs, partners
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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firewall
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managed services
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network security
Sophos has unveiled its Partner Care programme, a new expansion to provide 24/7 operational support and non-sales related assistance to partners.
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Vectra AI & Gigamon partner for hybrid cloud security solution
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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cloud services
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devops
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public cloud
Vectra AI and Gigamon partner to offer AI-driven extended detection and response (XDR) for large enterprises across hybrid cloud environments, enhancing observability and threat detection.
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January sees three-year high in ransomware attacks across the globe
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai
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ncc group
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financial institutions
Despite a 27% drop from December 2023, January 2024 saw a three-year high in ransomware attacks, reflecting a year-on-year rise. NCC Group's analysis shows Lockbit remains the top perpetrator.
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Cybersecurity report reveals 75% spike in cloud attacks
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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ai security
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CrowdStrike's 2024 Global Threat Report unveils a 75% spike in successful cloud attacks along with a worrying rise in the speed and stealthiness of cybercrimes.
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Proaxiom launches ASD-compliant cybersecurity for SMBs & MSPs
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Proaxiom Australia launches a Microsoft technology-based cybersecurity solution for SMBs and MSPs, providing Essential Eight compliance, cyber insurance readiness, and continuous assistance from a Security Operations Centre.
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Web threats in Singapore down 5.9%, says Kaspersky report
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
Kaspersky reveals a 5.9% decrease in web-based threats detected for Singapore in 2023, the third annual drop, despite growing complexity and user attacks, which surged to 30.7%.
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Recorded Future rolls out AI tech to combat global threats
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Recorded Future, the world's largest intelligence firm, unveils its pioneering AI technology designed to fight global threats. The 'Intelligence Graph' has been gathering and analysing threat data for a decade, upgrading it into actionable insights.