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'Trash Panda as a Service' has been upgraded to steal cryptocurrency
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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firewall
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network management
Raccoon Stealer, a malware platform that rents out its services for $75 a week, has upgraded its services, according to a new report from Sophos.
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Code outside the box: Why customisable solutions are better
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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contact centre
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communications services provider
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business communications
Twilio allows for innovators, both big and small, from across every industry to reinvent how companies engage with their customers.
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INAP selects Radware for DDoS protection and cloud web application security services
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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Radware’s North America vice president Bob Simpson says that there has been a rapid shift to cloud - and more sophisticated cyber attacks to go with it.
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Forescout uncovers 14 major OT vulnerabilities, impacting millions of critical infrastructure devices
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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iot security
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iot
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cybersecurity
Forescout Research Labs and JFrog Security Research have disclosed a set of 14 new vulnerabilities affecting operational technology (OT) devices.
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Juniper Networks unveils Cloud Workload Protection to defend application workloads
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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cloud services
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application security
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devsecops
Juniper Networks launches Juniper Cloud Workload Protection to automatically defend application workloads in any cloud or data center.
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IT teams' heavy reliance on AWS leads to security blind spots - report
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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cloud services
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devops
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hyperscale
Vectra AI reveals that organisations are heavily relying on Amazon Web Services (AWS) without properly checking for security blind spots.
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Nozomi Networks launches MSSP Elite Program, targets OT and IoT market
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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iot security
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iot
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managed services
Nozomi Networks launches MSSP Elite Program to equip managed security service providers with OT and IoT cybersecurity solutions.
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Skybox Security announces broad expansion across APAC and EMEA
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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skybox
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apac expansion
Security posture management company Skybox Security has announced an ‘accelerated global expansion’ following a surge in customer demand.
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48 million malware messages: Proofpoint reveals the reality of today's threat landscape
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint's Human Factor 2021 report reveals the reality of cyber threats, with millions of ransomware-loaded emails and new attack methods.
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Despite 100% of companies experiencing security incidents, 64% still deploy AWS services weekly
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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cloud services
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paas
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devops
Vectra AI finds that even though 100% of companies have experienced a security incident, they continue to expand, with 64% deploying new AWS services weekly.
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Knowledge gap surrounding crucial container security principles
Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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edge security
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cybersecurity
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cios
Only 3% of respondents in a recent survey recognize that containers are not a security boundary, according to Aqua Security.
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Chance of PC users encountering cyber threats increase
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Rise in cyberthreat risk for home users worldwide, with New Zealand slightly higher than Australia, UK, US, and Germany.
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DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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contact centre
DDoS attacks have decreased by 38.8% compared to Q2 2020, with China leading in SSH attacks but losing ground overall, says Kaspersky.
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Why IT needs smarter cloud security
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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siem
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ueba
IT and security professionals face growing complexity as remote work and cloud services become the norm, making smarter security solutions crucial.
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Surge in targeted spear phishing as attackers look for weak link
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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firewall
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phishing
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email security
The rise of targeted malicious email attacks is revealed in a new report by Barracuda, highlighting the need for improved protection measures.
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Ivanti tackles today's biggest security threats with RiskSense acquisition
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Ivanti has acquired risk-based vulnerability management specialist RiskSense to enhance its patch management capabilities.
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Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk - SolarWinds
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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compliance
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
Opportunities for business and IT collaboration in managing enterprise risk, according to a new report from SolarWinds.
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Companies must be on the same page to achieve strategic & tactical CTI management
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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cios
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threat intelligence
An effective CTI program requires the alignment of people, processes and technology, writes ThreatQuotient APJC regional director Anthony Stitt.
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SaaS and IaaS environments fragmented as cloud privileges are misconfigured
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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saas
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cloud services
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iaas
Nearly half of cloud privileges are misconfigured, leaving data at risk, according to the Varonis 2021 SaaS Risk Report.
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Fortinet unleashes latest next-gen firewall for hybrid data centres
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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firewall
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ddos
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network management
Fortinet’s CMO and EVP of products, John Maddison, says the product combines high performance, integrated networking, and security for hybrid data centres.
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Increase in DDoS extortion campaigns and hit-and-run assaults
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cios
DDoS attack volumes rose over 40% in Q2 2021, with technology firms facing the most attacks, according to Radware's report.
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Five tips to protect against IoT search engines targeting vulnerable devices
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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radware
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vsphere
IoT search engines pose serious risks as well as offering solutions, with the vulnerabilities of VMware vCenter servers serving as a prime example.
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Fortinet expands security services to protect digital infrastructure
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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firewall
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network management
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network security
Fortinet expands its security services with the addition of FortiTrust, offering user-based licensing across all networks and endpoints.
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Global cyber attacks up as ransomware surges by 93%
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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ransomware
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malware
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wfh
Global cyber attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months, as hackers continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.