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Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives
Data Protection

Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives

As cyber threats grow, firms must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of regularly rotating penetration test providers to enhance their defence strategies.

By Outpost24 • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Rise in cyberattacks using legitimate RMM tools noted
Malware

Rise in cyberattacks using legitimate RMM tools noted

Proofpoint researchers have reported a surge in cybercriminals using remote monitoring tools like ScreenConnect in email attacks, marking a shift in tactics post-2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Outpost24 enhances threat insight with dark web module
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Outpost24 enhances threat insight with dark web module

Outpost24 has boosted its External Attack Surface Management platform with a new Dark Web module, offering enhanced visibility of cyber threats for security teams.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience
Software-as-a-Service

Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience

Rubrik has launched new upgrades to its cyber resilience solutions, enhancing data protection across cloud platforms and ensuring rapid recovery from cyber incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
KnowBe4's global report finds rising cyber threats aimed at retail sector
Ransomware

KnowBe4's global report finds rising cyber threats aimed at retail sector

The company's latest report reveals a drastic shift in cybercrime, with phishing attacks now accounting for 38% of retail data breaches in 2023.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences
Artificial Intelligence

Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences

Harmony Intelligence has raised USD $3 million to enhance AI-driven cyber defence technologies, tackling the surge of AI-enabled cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
Cybersecurity

Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances

A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know
Data Protection

RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know

As the modern workplace faces rising cybersecurity threats, Pulseway outlines six essential RMM best practices for 2025 to enhance IT management and security.

By Victoria Boryaeva • 6 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Varonis Systems named leader in data security by Forrester
Cloud Security

Varonis Systems named leader in data security by Forrester

Varonis Systems has topped The Forrester Wave's Q1 2025 report for Data Security Platforms, gaining recognition as both Leader and Customer Favourite.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Rubrik unveils enhanced protection across cloud platforms
Data Protection

Rubrik unveils enhanced protection across cloud platforms

Rubrik has unveiled advanced enhancements for data protection across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments, aiming to bolster cyber resilience and recovery speed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Small businesses targeted by cybercriminals on dark web
Malware

Small businesses targeted by cybercriminals on dark web

A new report by Guardz reveals that small businesses are increasingly falling victim to cybercriminals, with dark web Attack as a Service schemes on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Verizon & Accenture partner to boost cybersecurity services
Digital Transformation

Verizon & Accenture partner to boost cybersecurity services

Verizon Business has teamed up with Accenture to enhance cybersecurity solutions for mid and large enterprises, tackling the rising threats in the digital landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes
Malware

Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes

Netflix's new miniseries Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro as a former president, ignites debate among experts over its portrayal of cyber warfare.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Government Strategies Against Cybercrime: A Deep Dive
Data Protection

Government Strategies Against Cybercrime: A Deep Dive

Governments worldwide are ramping up efforts to combat the surge in ransomware, focusing on enhancing cyber resilience and imposing stronger penalties on perpetrators.

By Anthony Spiteri • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats
Firewalls

ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats

ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

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BT Health report highlights NHS cyber security concerns
Unified Communications

BT Health report highlights NHS cyber security concerns

Recent surveys by BT Health reveal serious concerns over cyber security in the NHS, with staff lacking confidence in defences and fearing potential cyber-attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
Malware

Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity

Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025