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Exclusive: SquareX aims to redefine cybersecurity with browser security
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
SquareX, a new cybersecurity firm, aims to enhance browser security - addressing a critical vulnerability in the evolving digital work landscape.
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CrowdStrike enhances identity security for hybrid clouds
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike has launched its Falcon Cloud Security for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing protection for government organisations in GovCloud environments.
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Trustwave highlights cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain & logistics
Trustwave's latest reports reveal a surge in cybersecurity threats to the manufacturing sector, driven by digital integration and rising ransomware attacks.
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DDoS attacks surge by 550% in 2024 due to AI & tensions
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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ddos
DDoS attacks soared by 550% in 2024, primarily fuelled by geopolitical tensions and AI advancements, with the EMEA region bearing the brunt of incidents.
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BeyondTrust unveils AI-driven Pathfinder identity platform
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
BeyondTrust has launched Pathfinder, an AI-driven identity security platform aiming to enhance organisational protection against identity vulnerabilities.
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F5 unveils new platform to tackle AI-driven complexities
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
F5 has launched its new Application Delivery and Security Platform, designed to simplify AI management complexities for organisations embracing AI technology.
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Falcon Cloud Security now supports Oracle Cloud users
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cloud security
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike has enhanced its Falcon Cloud Security platform to support Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, addressing the growing need for cohesive cloud security amid rising threats.
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Zscaler launches asset exposure tool to tackle cyber risks
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Zscaler has unveiled its Asset Exposure Management tool, enhancing organisations' asset risk management within its Continuous Threat Exposure Management framework.
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Cyber report warns of AI-driven threats & quicker attacks
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 reveals that 86% of major cyber incidents in 2024 caused operational downtime and financial loss, amid escalating threats.
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Trend Micro unveils AI model for proactive threat prevention
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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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Ransomware tactics evolve, posing challenges for MSPs
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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ransomware
A new report by ConnectWise reveals evolving ransomware tactics and attacker evasion techniques, increasing challenges for Managed Service Providers.
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CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion sales on AWS Marketplace
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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ai security
CrowdStrike has become the first cloud-native cybersecurity vendor to surpass USD $1 billion in annual sales via AWS Marketplace, highlighting its rapid growth.
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The inquiry is no longer “Are you using AI?” but “How are you using it?”
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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genai
As AI becomes essential in legal practices, clients now demand to know not if law firms use it, but how effectively they do so.
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Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.
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Australia ranks fourth in global cybersecurity attack list
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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iot security
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
Australia has climbed to fourth place globally for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as a report reveals a surge in diverse threats targeting various sectors.
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New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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malware
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ddos
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digital transformation
A new whitepaper from Telstra International reveals that 80% of manufacturing firms faced security incidents last year, yet only 45% felt prepared to tackle the threats.
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AirDroid Business launches innovative Windows patch feature
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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storage
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windows
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software updates
AirDroid Business has launched a Windows Patch Management feature to streamline IT management, enhance security, and aid regulatory compliance for enterprises.
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Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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edr
A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government’s web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.
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Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.
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Cybersecurity expert calls for shift to data-centric defence
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
As cyber threats surge, Simon Pamplin of Certes calls for a radical shift to data-centric security, emphasising the inadequacy of traditional defence models.