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As attackers embrace artificial intelligence, every organisation should do these five things
Multi-factor authentication

As attackers embrace artificial intelligence, every organisation should do these five things

As cybercriminals increasingly exploit AI for malicious attacks, organisations must implement vital measures to enhance their cybersecurity postures.

By Derek Manky • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities
Open source

October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft has addressed 118 vulnerabilities in its October 2024 Patch Tuesday, including five with evidence of exploitation, amid ongoing security concerns.

By Adam Barnett • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Browser Detection and Response: Challenging Gartner's predictions of enterprise browsers
Firewalls

Browser Detection and Response: Challenging Gartner's predictions of enterprise browsers

Despite Gartner's predictions for enterprise browsers in cybersecurity, a new solution called Browser Detection and Response offers a more comprehensive approach.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks
Data Protection

Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks are evolving into a major cyberthreat, highlighting the critical need for enhanced network visibility to combat these incursions.

By Mark Bowling • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Enhancing data centre security with mobile access control
Endpoint Protection

Enhancing data centre security with mobile access control

Mobile access control is revolutionising data centre security, addressing insider threats and ensuring compliance with mandates like GDPR and NDB.

By Steve Katanas • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Secure Web Gateways cannot protect you from phishing attacks
Cloud Access Security Broker

Secure Web Gateways cannot protect you from phishing attacks

Secure Web Gateways fall short against modern phishing attacks, highlighting the need for browser-native security solutions to protect enterprises.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Attackers break malware into tiny pieces and bypass your Secure Web Gateway
Malware

Attackers break malware into tiny pieces and bypass your Secure Web Gateway

Recent research has revealed that attackers can easily bypass Secure Web Gateways by splitting malware into tiny pieces, evading detection and putting businesses at risk.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Selling ransomware breaches: Four trends spotted on the RAMP forum
Ransomware

Selling ransomware breaches: Four trends spotted on the RAMP forum

Ransomware operators are increasingly targeting US, French, and Brazilian firms through the underground RAMP forum, leveraging unauthorised access to amplify cyberattacks.

By Christiaan Beek • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
The one BYOD security solution every enterprise needs (but isn't using)
Firewalls

The one BYOD security solution every enterprise needs (but isn't using)

As firms adopt BYOD policies, many overlook browser-based security solutions that protect corporate data, respect privacy, and offer seamless performance.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Radware reports web DDoS attack activity
Distributed Denial of Service

Radware reports web DDoS attack activity

Radware has reported a dramatic surge in sophisticated web DDoS attacks in 2024, largely driven by hacktivists amid increasing geopolitical tensions.

By Pascal Geenans • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Hiding in plain sight – How attackers conceal malware in everyday web resources
Malware

Hiding in plain sight – How attackers conceal malware in everyday web resources

Cyber attackers are concealing malware in everyday web resources like images, WebAssembly, and JavaScript, evading Secure Web Gateways, researchers at SquareX reveal.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday addresses 79 vulnerabilities, including four critical RCEs and bugs with in-the-wild exploitation. Surprisingly, no browser patches yet.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Unmonitored channels – Express malware delivery bypassing Secure Web Gateways
Malware

Unmonitored channels – Express malware delivery bypassing Secure Web Gateways

Web attackers exploit unmonitored channels like WebRTC and WebSockets to smuggle malware past Secure Web Gateways, bypassing traditional network defences.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Observability-driven digital customer experience is make or break for enterprise businesses
Data Analytics

Observability-driven digital customer experience is make or break for enterprise businesses

Modern enterprises must master observability to meet soaring digital demands in the APAC region, blending legacy systems with agile, predictive solutions.

By Jason Leonidas • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity
Large Language Models

An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity

Lack of female perspectives in cybersecurity leaves the field vulnerable. Diversity is crucial to tackle emerging threats and enhance AI-driven defence mechanisms.

By Mandy Andress • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future
Data Privacy

Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future

As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.

By Glenn Gore • 11 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
It's more than culture: Addressing the root cause of common security frustrations
Unified Communications

It's more than culture: Addressing the root cause of common security frustrations

GitLab's annual survey exposes deep-rooted security frustrations, from prioritisation issues to excessive false positives. Here's how to tackle the core problems.

By Josh Lemos • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Beyond prevention: Why breach readiness is your cybersecurity lifeline
Firewalls

Beyond prevention: Why breach readiness is your cybersecurity lifeline

As cyber threats evolve, breach prevention alone fails. ColourTokens Xshield advocates for 'breach readiness'—ensuring resilience and quick recovery post-attack.

By Devasmita Das • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
The impact of digital transformation on the financial services sector
Data Protection

The impact of digital transformation on the financial services sector

Digital transformation reshapes financial services, influencing recruitment and leveraging AI, automation, and cloud tech to meet evolving demands and mitigate risks.

By Talent International • 9 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024