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Cyber Threats stories - Page 3

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World Backup Day highlights importance of sustainable data practices
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In the run-up to World Backup Day, data storage giants emphasise the importance of secure, eco-friendly backup practices amid escalating AI deployment and sustainability concerns.
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ControlUp unveils Secure DX designed for endpoint device security
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ControlUp unveils Secure DX to bolster the security of endpoint devices in the wake of increasing cyber threats in remote and hybrid work settings.
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The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education
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Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.
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Cybercrime reports drop in NZ, but threats persist
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Despite a reported decrease in cybercrime incidents to CERT NZ in 2023, authorities warn persistent and evolving threats.
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Check Point & NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Protect solution
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Check Point Software collaborates with NVIDIA to launch 'Check Point AI Cloud Protect', a solution designed to increase security for AI cloud infrastructure.
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Heng Leong Hang adopts CyberArk platform for enhanced cybersecurity
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Taiwanese retail giant, Heng Leong Hang, enhances cyber defence with the integration of CyberArk's Identity Security Platform into its cyber security strategy to protect core systems and customer data.
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NormCyber unveils service to enhance cyber incident readiness
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NormCyber, a Fareham-based risk management firm, rolls out an Incident Response Readiness Assessment service to combat a 64% rise in cyber incidents by simulating attacks and fine-tuning their response.
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Wavelink partners with Garland Technology to bolster network security
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Wavelink forms strategic partnership with Garland Technology to offer partners extensive range of network visibility solutions, supporting robust cybersecurity measures amid rising cyber threats.
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Ensuring security without compromising privacy
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Amid rising concerns over data privacy, organisations are prioritising security without compromising individual privacy, leveraging a unified privacy-centred approach and secure technology to balance protection and compliance.
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Upwind adds API security to its cloud platform amidst rising threats
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Upwind enhances its cloud security platform with real-time API threat detection response capability amid a surge in API usage and corresponding security risks.
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Sophos leads in IDC MarketScape's cybersecurity assessments
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UK cybersecurity firm Sophos earns top marks in IDC MarketScape's assessments and named a Leader in endpoint security solutions for small and midsize businesses.
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UK wind energy firms lack sufficient cybersecurity, warns Cyber Energia
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Only 1% of UK wind energy firms protected against rising cyber threats, Cyber Energia's assessment shows amid a steep surge in daily cyber-attacks.
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From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value
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Three small steps can enable organisations to realise significant gains from their existing tools, and to substantially improve their security posture.
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A proactive approach to cyber and physical security
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Recent Genetec survey reveals a rising awareness of cyber threats targeting physical security systems, sparking increased investment in cybersecurity resources and protocols.
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Exclusive: How Okta is fortifying digital identities
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Brett Winterford, Okta's Regional Chief Security Officer for APAC, reveals how the Identity Cloud firm is enhancing cyber-security and strengthening digital identities.
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Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud
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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
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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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eCommerce retailers at risk due to new email security rules
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A quarter of all eCommerce retailers face a decrease in email deliverability due to failure in meeting the DMARC policy criteria set by Yahoo and Google, warns a study by EasyDMARC.
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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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Sysdig lauded as Strong Performer in Gartner's CSPM Tools report
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Sysdig was lauded as a 'Strong Performer' in the Gartner Peer Insights Voice of Customer for Cloud Security Posture Management Tools, earning top ratings based on customer feedback.
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Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study
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New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.
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IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
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On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.
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Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
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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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Multicloud complexity challenging traditional AIOps
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Organisations are turning to multicloud and cloud-native architectures, yet struggle with managing them due to overwhelming data and increasing complexity.