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N-able expands integrations to enhance cybersecurity suite

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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N-able has unveiled new integrations in its Technology Alliance Program, enhancing tools for partners to boost cybersecurity and operational efficiency.
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KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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KnowBe4 integrates Webroot's website reputation data into its PhishER Plus console, offering enhanced automation and rapid response to web-based threats for security teams worldwide.
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Lack of understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning contributing to cybersecurity attacks

Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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Over half of IT decision makers are unsure of what artificial intelligence and machine learning actually mean, according to a report by Webroot.
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Malware variants becoming increasingly prevalent, sophisticated and evolved

Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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Malware variants are becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, posing a greater threat to businesses, according to Giacom and Webroot.
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2020's nastiest malware revealed

Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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Phishing, botnets, and ransomware are the top cybersecurity threats of 2020, taking advantage of the global pandemic, according to Webroot.
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Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe

Thu, 9th May 2019
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Binance has been hacked, losing 7000 Bitcoin (USD $41 million) from its BTC hot wallet. Customer funds remain safe, covered by its Secure Asset Fund.
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Carbonite closes $618.5m buyout of security firm Webroot

Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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Carbonite finalises USD $618.5 million acquisition of Webroot, integrating cloud-based cybersecurity with their data protection platform under one brand.
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Webroot to be sold for $618.5m

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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Webroot is about to be sold to data protection firm Carbonite for US$618.5 million after the two companies entered into a definitive agreement this week.
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2018's worst malware revealed in report

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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Webroot's 2018 Nastiest Malware report highlights Emotet, Trickbot, and GhostMiner as the latest threats, urging improved cybersecurity measures.
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Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018's top threat - Webroot

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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This report also highlights the importance of implementing a robust and evolving security approach to protect valuable data and keep systems secure.
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User passwords and email addresses compromised in Reddit breach

Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Its primary access points for code and infrastructure had required two-factor authentication via SMS, and the main attack intercepted the text.
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VPNFilter malware enslaving home networking devices worldwide

Fri, 25th May 2018
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A malware called VPNFilter is quickly becoming the security emergency of the year as the number of infections rises & few ways to defend against it.
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Report finds legacy cybersecurity a cinch for modern cybercrime

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Data collected in 2017 shows that attacks like ransomware and cryptojacking are easily bypassing legacy security solutions due to lax businesses.
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Analyst taps Webroot as “trail blazer” in APT protection

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Webroot says it was recognised by Radicati Group for its real-time, cloud-based approach to preventing malware.
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LogRhythm SIEM gets a boost with Webroot threat intelligence & IP reputation services

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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LogRhythm and Webroot partner to enhance SIEM intelligence with IP reputation and threat intelligence services.
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Where to focus your threat protection strategies this year

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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Some might think that by now organisations would have come to a point where they are a step ahead of criminals.
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Round 2: New line-up of cybersecurity maestros comment on Uber breach

Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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We covered an expert commentary story of the Uber breach - this is round 2 with Check Point, Barracuda, Digital Shadows, Mimecast, and Webroot.
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Experts comment: Behind the Bluetooth 'BlueBorne' zero-days

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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As news spreads of the Bluetooth zero-day that affects more than 5 billion devices, security experts are warning users to use Bluetooth with caution.
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Webroot pops the bubbly for another successful year

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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The cybersecurity vendor posting 15 percent year-over-year bookings growth for its fiscal year ending June 2017 as well as sealing a number of awards.
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Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.