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APAC records highest network attack levels globally in WatchGuard report
Malware

APAC records highest network attack levels globally in WatchGuard report

WatchGuard reports a 40% rise in evasive malware hidden in encrypted traffic, with 70% of threats now using TLS to avoid detection in Q2 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security
Firewalls

Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security

Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks

Organisations are increasingly blocking access to generative AI tools, with DNSFilter halting over 60 million AI queries in March to curb shadow AI risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Evolving DDoS tactics: Cyber experts analyse the X incident
Distributed Denial of Service

Evolving DDoS tactics: Cyber experts analyse the X incident

Recent DDoS attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, with cybersecurity experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced defence strategies against evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
DDoS attacks surge by 550% in 2024 due to AI & tensions
Unified Communications

DDoS attacks surge by 550% in 2024 due to AI & tensions

DDoS attacks soared by 550% in 2024, primarily fuelled by geopolitical tensions and AI advancements, with the EMEA region bearing the brunt of incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Radware unveils AI-powered DNS DDoS protection solution
Firewalls

Radware unveils AI-powered DNS DDoS protection solution

Cybersecurity firm Radware has launched an AI-driven version of its DNS DDoS Protection solution. Using patented algorithms, it accurately identifies and blocks harmful traffic without human interaction, improving attack response time.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
ExpressVPN research raises awareness of DNS leak risks
EduTech

ExpressVPN research raises awareness of DNS leak risks

ExpressVPN highlights hidden DNS leak risks in a ground-breaking research paper, sparking industry-wide security implications.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Radware introduces cybersecurity model to boost MSSP revenue streams
Firewalls

Radware introduces cybersecurity model to boost MSSP revenue streams

Radware's new business model offers innovative network and application security services to MSSPs, providing fresh revenue streams and business growth opportunities.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Check Point launches Quantum Spark to boost cybersecurity for SMBs
Malware

Check Point launches Quantum Spark to boost cybersecurity for SMBs

Check Point Software Technologies unveils Quantum Spark 1900 and 2000, new firewall series aimed at fortifying cybersecurity for SMBs, offering AI-driven threat prevention and scalable cloud management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Telecom giant seals multimillion deal with Radware
Unified Communications

Telecom giant seals multimillion deal with Radware

Radware, a renowned cybersecurity and application delivery provider, has secured a multimillion-pound deal to expand its partnership with a leading global telecom company.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024
Kaspersky shares latest details about malicious APT threat actor
Malware

Kaspersky shares latest details about malicious APT threat actor

Kaspersky's investigation reveals that Tomiris APT group, which operates in Central Asia, deploys malware previously linked to Turla.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
8.4% CAGR for DNS security market between 2023 and 2033: FMI
Malware

8.4% CAGR for DNS security market between 2023 and 2033: FMI

According to Future Market Insights, the demand registered in the DNS security market will increase at a noteworthy CAGR of around 8.4% from 2023-2033.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2023
How a good SD-WAN solution offers robust edge security
Unified Communications

How a good SD-WAN solution offers robust edge security

Organisations embracing digital transformation must prioritize cybersecurity measures as networks expand. Secure SD-WAN solutions offer enhanced protection.

By Corne Mare • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2022
Akamai researches top three internet security threats
Malware

Akamai researches top three internet security threats

Akamai Technologies has released three new research reports focusing on ransomware, web applications and APIs, and DNS traffic.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
Maximum DDoS attack size grows by 297%, report finds
Distributed Denial of Service

Maximum DDoS attack size grows by 297%, report finds

According to the report, while the average attack size fell by 50% over 2021 the maximum attack size nearly tripled, growing 297% over the same period.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022
A deeper dive into the false positive quandary
AI Security

A deeper dive into the false positive quandary

False positives are often used as a key metric by decision-makers trying to identify the effectiveness of a cybersecurity solution.

By Tony Jarvis • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022

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Radware signs deal for enhanced DDoS defences with European stock exchange
Firewalls

Radware signs deal for enhanced DDoS defences with European stock exchange

Radware secures a multimillion-euro deal with a leading European stock exchange for its AI-powered DDoS protection services amid a 265% surge in attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024