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Kaseya CEO addresses REvil affiliate ransomware attack on the company's VSA customers
Software-as-a-Service

Kaseya CEO addresses REvil affiliate ransomware attack on the company's VSA customers

Kaseya's CEO addresses the sophisticated ransomware attack by a REvil affiliate on the company's VSA customers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
SonicWall vulnerability allows attackers to obtain full control of device and underlying OS
Cybersecurity

SonicWall vulnerability allows attackers to obtain full control of device and underlying OS

Positive Technologies reveals critical vulnerability in SonicWall Network Security Manager, allowing authenticated attackers full control.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Fortinet, NEC and CETIN join forces on large-scale network security project
Firewalls

Fortinet, NEC and CETIN join forces on large-scale network security project

Fortinet, NEC and CETIN join forces to develop a major network security project for CETIN Group's extensive networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems
Malware

Risk of downtime and data theft as ransomware targets Industrial Control Systems

Ransomware attacks on industrial facilities pose a growing threat, warns cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, risking downtime and data theft. .

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Online payment fraud losses to exceed $206 billion, driven by identity theft
Physical Security

Online payment fraud losses to exceed $206 billion, driven by identity theft

Online payment fraud losses are set to exceed $206 billion over the next five years, driven by identity fraud, according to Juniper Research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Kaseya ransomware attack reminder that attackers still have the upper hand
Malware

Kaseya ransomware attack reminder that attackers still have the upper hand

Kaseya ransomware attack emphasizes attackers' advantage, says Cybereason. Hundreds of US businesses affected. Attackers hijacked Kaseya's VSA tool.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
ThycoticCentrify rolls out privileged management security features
DevOps

ThycoticCentrify rolls out privileged management security features

ThycoticCentrify bolsters privilege management and account governance capabilities to protect workstations and streamline security reporting.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working
Biometrics

Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working

Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
CrowdStrike picks up AWS award for Falcon cybersecurity solution
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike picks up AWS award for Falcon cybersecurity solution

CrowdStrike's Falcon cybersecurity platform has won two awards from AWS, recognizing its achievements in protecting customers and its ISV partnership.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Apple enterprise management company Jamf merges with security solution Wandera
Malware

Apple enterprise management company Jamf merges with security solution Wandera

Jamf acquires Wandera to enhance its security focus for IT and security teams in the Apple enterprise management sector.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Ransomware on 'roids: how enterprises can combat the rising risk of multi-faceted extortion
Malware

Ransomware on 'roids: how enterprises can combat the rising risk of multi-faceted extortion

Cyber-criminals are getting more intelligent, and businesses need to step up their defences, writes ExtraHop regional sales manager for ANZ Glen Maloney.

By Glen Maloney • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Micro Focus's CyberRes announces automated data protection for Amazon Macie
Data Protection

Micro Focus's CyberRes announces automated data protection for Amazon Macie

CyberRes has integrated its Voltage SecureData platform with Amazon Macie, enabling automated data-centric protection for AWS customers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Kaseya ransomware attack: MSPs warned to shut down VSA servers
Malware

Kaseya ransomware attack: MSPs warned to shut down VSA servers

On Friday Kaseya shut down its SaaS servers and notified its on-premises customers to shut down their VSA servers to prevent them from being compromised.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
vArmour joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Multi-cloud

vArmour joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

Armed with vArmour's solutions, the company says that Microsoft's customers can now gain more visibility over user access to critical applications.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Five best practices to improve threat report action & analysis
Breach Prevention

Five best practices to improve threat report action & analysis

While many organisations use a TIP to make data actionable for detection and protection, far fewer use a TIP for forensics.

By David Grout and Yann Le Borgne • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Barracuda acquires XDR platform SKOUT Cybersecurity
Firewalls

Barracuda acquires XDR platform SKOUT Cybersecurity

With the acquisition, Barracuda begins its foray into the XDR market, and supplements the company's previous integrations with Open XDR platforms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue
Supply Chain

SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue

SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Calls for prison sentences for ransomware attacks as losses exceed $20 billion
Malware

Calls for prison sentences for ransomware attacks as losses exceed $20 billion

Research shows growing reluctance to pay ransomware demands and calls for tougher penalties for data theft. 79% believe organizations should not pay ransoms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Aruba adds new capabilities to Edge Services Platform
Customer Experience

Aruba adds new capabilities to Edge Services Platform

Aruba announces new capabilities and solutions for its ESP, designed to streamline network operations and maximize IT efficiency for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021