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Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
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Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Amplifier Security raises USD $5.6 million seed round to launch AI-driven tools automating user engagement and plugging real-time security gaps.
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SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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SquareX raises USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance enterprise browser security with its Browser Detection and Response technology.
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Bitdefender Launches PHASR to Fight Stealthy Cyber Threats
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR to combat living-off-the-land cyber threats, using AI to tailor security based on individual user behaviour globally.
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Adobe launches free app to secure digital content attribution
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Adobe launches public beta of Content Authenticity app, helping digital creators secure attribution and embed verified identity in their work for free.
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Ericsson debuts clientless ZTNA for third-party access
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Ericsson expands NetCloud SASE with clientless Zero Trust Network Access, enhancing secure BYOD and third-party user connections without VPNs or clients.
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AI bots drive 57% of holiday shopping traffic, study finds
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Radware's 2025 report reveals 57% of 2024 holiday eCommerce traffic was from bots, marking a shift with AI-enhanced bots outpacing human shoppers online.
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Zenity secures ChatGPT Enterprise use with expanded AI oversight
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Zenity expands its AI security platform with ChatGPT Enterprise integration, enhancing oversight and governance of AI agents for Fortune 500 firms.
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Cybercrime losses soar to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing US box office
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Cybercrime surged to USD $16.6 billion in 2024, outpacing major US industries and spotlighting social engineering and older victims as prime targets.
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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
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Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Yubico’s Secure It Forward programme teams up with Solvatten to deliver clean water and strengthen digital security in developing countries, aiding over 800,000 lives.
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Datadog acquires Metaplane to boost AI & data observability
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Datadog reveals updated DevSecOps report showing Java’s vulnerabilities and announces Metaplane acquisition to boost data observability and AI monitoring.
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Veeam partners with CrowdStrike to boost data resilience & security
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Veeam Software partners with CrowdStrike to integrate platforms, enhancing data security with new tools for centralised threat monitoring and response.
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Armis offers free access to real-time cyber threat database
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Armis launches free Vulnerability Intelligence Database to help security teams anticipate and tackle cyber threats with real-time, AI-driven insights.
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Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.
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Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Mandiant's 2024 report reveals a rise in financially motivated cyber attacks, with 55% of threat groups seeking profit, while detection remains a major challenge globally.
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IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.
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Rapid7 unveils platform to help SOC teams cut through alert noise
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Rapid7 has unveiled Intelligence Hub, a platform designed to help security teams prioritise verified threats and improve response amidst rising alert volumes.
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Perforce launches upgraded Puppet to cut cyber risk downtime
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Perforce Software updates Puppet Enterprise Advanced to accelerate vulnerability fixes and boost collaboration amid rising cyber threats and AI-driven attacks.
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Veeam unveils data resilience model as outages cost more than $400 billion
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Veeam Software launches Data Resilience Maturity Model after McKinsey study reveals most firms overestimate their data resilience capabilities.