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VIAVI adds traffic analysis capabilities to Observer Sentry SaaS solution
Software-as-a-Service

VIAVI adds traffic analysis capabilities to Observer Sentry SaaS solution

VIAVI Solutions boosts Insight into threats for enterprises using multiple AWS clouds with the addition of traffic analysis capabilities to its Observer Sentry SaaS solution.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Checkmarx report reveals 92% companies faced breach due to app vulnerabilities
Application Security

Checkmarx report reveals 92% companies faced breach due to app vulnerabilities

Future of AppSec research by Checkmarx unveils 92% of firms suffered a breach in the past year due to flaws in in-house developed applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024
HackerOne launches AI co-pilot Hai to improve vulnerability response times
Data Protection

HackerOne launches AI co-pilot Hai to improve vulnerability response times

HackerOne unveils AI co-pilot, Hai, reducing businesses' time interpreting vulnerability reports and boosting rectification efficiency by translating technical data into user-friendly information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
APIs become the leading attack vector, cybersecurity research shows
EduTech

APIs become the leading attack vector, cybersecurity research shows

Cybersecurity firm Imperva has found that 71% of last year's web traffic was linked to APIs, acting as a major attack vector due to organisations' insufficient visibility, leading to a sharp rise in targeted attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit
Malware

Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Jamf report highlights poor cyber hygiene in organisations & individuals
Malware

Jamf report highlights poor cyber hygiene in organisations & individuals

40% of mobile users and 39% of organisations are vulnerable to cyber threats as they operate devices with known weaknesses, according to Jamf's annual Security 360 report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Hackuity achieves SOC 2 Type II compliance for data security
Risk & Compliance

Hackuity achieves SOC 2 Type II compliance for data security

Hackuity, the RBVM company, attains SOC 2 Type II compliance, showcasing strong data security and compliance that uphold rigorous American standards, providing customers with enterprise-grade security assurance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
New Barracuda threat report reveals web apps exploitation methods
Firewalls

New Barracuda threat report reveals web apps exploitation methods

The Threat Spotlight report by Barracuda Networks reveals a surge in cyberattacks exploiting web application security gaps, with over 18 billion attacks mitigated in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse
Artificial Intelligence

Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse

Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Australian & NZ workers fear businesses are ill-equipped for cyber threats
Phishing

Australian & NZ workers fear businesses are ill-equipped for cyber threats

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Absolute Software offers 90-day free support amid Ivanti vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

Absolute Software offers 90-day free support amid Ivanti vulnerabilities

Absolute Software steps up amid Ivanti vulnerabilities, offering 90 days of free product licenses and support to potentially affected organisations for cyber resilience.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Sternum & ChargePoint secure Home Flex against IoT vulnerabilities
Data Analytics

Sternum & ChargePoint secure Home Flex against IoT vulnerabilities

In a bid to combat IoT vulnerabilities, security firm Sternum collaborates with ChargePoint to enhance the protection of ChargePoint Home Flex, following the uncovering of significant security flaws.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
SecurityBridge rated a top source for SAP vulnerability discoveries
EduTech

SecurityBridge rated a top source for SAP vulnerability discoveries

SecurityBridge's Research Lab is lauded by SAP's Security Response Team as a leading source for detecting software issues. This recognises a key role in fortifying international SAP security infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys
Malware

Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys

Less than 1% of security vulnerabilities created the highest risks to businesses in 2023, with 97 high-risk vulnerabilities exploited undetected, says Qualys Threat Research Unit report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Retail theft at self-checkouts doubles, AI poses possible solution
Physical Security

Retail theft at self-checkouts doubles, AI poses possible solution

Surging retail theft via self-checkouts sees cart-based losses doubling in a year, costing the average store over $102k annually, reveals an Everseen report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser
Browsers

Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser

Guardio Labs uncovers a significant zero-day vulnerability in Opera's browser, threatening its 350 million active users; Opera's 'My-Flow' feature enables act of exploitation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

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Investment Association alerts UK investors of AI trading risks
Artificial Intelligence

Investment Association alerts UK investors of AI trading risks

UK's Investment Association cautions investors on relying solely on AI and trading bots for investments, noting the potential financial risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
UK businesses embrace multi-cloud environments, says OVHcloud report
Security vulnerabilities

UK businesses embrace multi-cloud environments, says OVHcloud report

Amid growing usage, OVHcloud research reveals 62% of large UK organisations are implementing multi-cloud environments, with 64% predicting an increase over the next two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024