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Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Omri Kletter joins Outpost24 as chief product officer
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
Outpost24 has appointed Omri Kletter as Chief Product Officer, aiming to enhance its cyber risk management solutions and support growth heading into 2025.
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DeepTempo enhances cybersecurity with MITRE mapping update
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
DeepTempo has unveiled significant upgrades to its cybersecurity solution, Tempo, now integrated with Snowflake Marketplace, enhancing threat detection and response efficiency.
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Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
January witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, surging to 590 incidents, as NCC Group warns of escalating cyber threats amid global instability.
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China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.
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Trend Micro unveils AI model for proactive threat prevention
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
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Trend Micro has launched Trend Cybertron, a novel AI-driven cybersecurity model designed to enhance threat prediction and prevention using vast global data.
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Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Fortinet's FortiSASE solution on Google Cloud has passed the IRAP assessment, bolstering its commitment to supporting Australia's public sector and critical infrastructure.
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Sophos & Pax8 partner to enhance MSP cybersecurity access
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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Sophos has partnered with Pax8 to enhance cybersecurity offerings for over 40,000 managed service providers, simplifying access to critical security solutions.
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SquareX appoints John Carse as new Field CISO expert
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
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expedia
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threat intelligence
SquareX has appointed John Carse as Field Chief Information Security Officer, enhancing its commitment to innovative browser security solutions.
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Why email security needs automated incident response
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
As email threats evolve, firms must adopt automated incident response to swiftly mitigate risks and protect sensitive data from malicious attacks.
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Sophos & Pax8 join forces to bolster MSP cybersecurity
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
A strategic partnership between Sophos and Pax8 will enhance the cybersecurity offerings for over 40,000 Managed Service Providers, streamlining solution management.
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Akamai named national ambassador to boost UK SME security
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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public sector
Akamai Technologies has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to boost cyber resilience among UK SMEs.
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Singapore reports record cyberattacks in Southeast Asia 2024
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky's report reveals Singapore faced over 21 million cyberattacks in 2024, ranking it 8th globally as a source of digital threats in Southeast Asia.
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Palo Alto Networks launches AI-powered Cortex Cloud platform
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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cloud security
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application security
Palo Alto Networks has unveiled its new AI-powered Cortex Cloud platform, enhancing real-time security for cloud environments amid rising cybersecurity threats.
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Victorian Government strengthens cybersecurity with new deal
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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data protection
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supply chain & logistics
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data privacy
The Victorian Government has partnered with Sparx Solutions and ProcessUnity to enhance third-party risk management and bolster cybersecurity across its departments.
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US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.
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Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024 Q4
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity experts Dragos report that the manufacturing sector was the prime target for ransomware in Q4 2024, accounting for 424 out of over 600 attacks globally.
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Akamai unveils comprehensive cybersecurity guide for 2025
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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virtualisation
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iot security
The National Cyber Security Centre has unveiled new guidelines for IoT manufacturers, while Akamai launches its Defenders' Guide 2025 to bolster cybersecurity.
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DeepSeek's rise: Navigating the AI data and security challenge in Australia
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has surged to 3 million downloads in Australia, prompting concerns over data privacy, national security and misuse.
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BeyondTrust launches AI tool to bolster identity security
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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cloud security
BeyondTrust has unveiled True Privilege, an AI-driven tool aimed at strengthening identity security by revealing hidden access paths in complex IT settings.