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Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Cofense's latest report reveals a sharp rise in sophisticated phishing attacks, with malicious emails now detected every 45 seconds, up from 57 seconds last year.
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Exabeam & Wiz partner to boost cloud security solutions

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Exabeam has partnered with Wiz to boost cloud security, combining AI-driven analytics with advanced threat detection for enhanced protection.
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Arctic Wolf launches new threat intelligence module update

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Arctic Wolf unveils its enhanced Aurora Platform with a new threat intelligence module, equipping organisations with real-time insights to tackle cyber risks.
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Businesses fear AI's role in rising cyberattack threats

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A recent Kaspersky study reveals 76% of businesses face rising cyber incidents, with 46% fearing AI-driven attacks, urging a rethink in cybersecurity strategies.
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Bitsight acquires Cybersixgill for USD $115 million

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Bitsight has acquired threat intelligence provider Cybersixgill for USD $115 million, bolstering its cybersecurity capabilities amid rising cyber risks.
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Todd Chronert named new Chief Revenue Officer at Red Canary

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Red Canary has appointed Todd Chronert as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing nearly 20 years of cybersecurity leadership to enhance global sales.
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CrowdStrike launches AI Red Team for AI security threats

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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CrowdStrike has launched its AI Red Team Services to help organisations secure AI systems against threats like model tampering and data poisoning.
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NTT DATA & Palo Alto Networks launch new MXDR service

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks have unveiled a new MXDR service, enhancing cybersecurity resilience for enterprises in an era of evolving threats.
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NTT DATA & Palo Alto partner on cybersecurity service

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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NTT DATA has teamed up with Palo Alto Networks to introduce its Managed Extended Detection and Response service, enhancing enterprise cybersecurity significantly.
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Qualys VMDR recognised as leader in 2024 GigaOm report

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Qualys' Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response has been named both an 'Outperformer' and 'Leader' in the 2024 GigaOm Radar Report for Continuous Vulnerability Management.
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Acronis reports 57% revenue boost in Australia in 2024

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Acronis has reported a 57% surge in year-on-year revenue in Australia, driven by increasing demand for its AI-powered cybersecurity solutions.
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Proofpoint uncovers 'Voldemort' malware linked to TA415

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Researchers at Proofpoint have unveiled a sophisticated malware campaign named 'Voldemort', linked to the TA415 threat group, targeting over 70 organisations worldwide.
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Global advisory issued on Iranian cyber threat tactics

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A joint advisory from international agencies warns of Iranian cyber actors targeting critical infrastructure sectors using brute force tactics for credential compromise.
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Survey reveals alarming rise in ransomware attacks

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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A new OpenText survey reveals 62% of firms faced ransomware attacks via software supply chains, with 93% fearing increased threats from AI-driven phishing.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.
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Okta & Zscaler boost zero trust security with new tools

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Okta and Zscaler have unveiled four new integrations to bolster zero trust security, enhancing access management and user experience for clients.
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Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs warns of rising cyber threats ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, targeting voters and electoral processes.
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Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Bitdefender has launched 'Scam Copilot', an AI platform designed to combat online scams, amid concerns over AUD $2.7 billion lost to fraud in Australia.
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WatchGuard reveals new malware trends in Q2 2024 report

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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WatchGuard's Q2 2024 Internet Security Report reveals new malware threats dominating the landscape, with 74% targeting Chromium-based browsers.