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Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
A study by Proofpoint reveals a rise in Bitcoin scams utilising video attachments in multimedia messages, evolving from static images to deceive victims.
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Open-source AI Foundation launched to boost transparency
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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ai ethics & governance
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The Open-Source AI Foundation has launched to promote transparency in AI systems for government agencies, coinciding with DeepSeek's commitment to open source its AI models.
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Entro Security integrates with Google Workspace for safety
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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software development
Entro Security has unveiled a new integration with Google Workspace, enabling enhanced management of secrets and non-human identity risks in cloud applications.
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FBI & CISA warn of Ghost ransomware threats worldwide
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
The FBI and CISA have alerted organisations to increased cyber threats from China's Ghost ransomware group, affecting over 70 countries through outdated software.
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Versa launches Sovereign SASE, offering full control
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Versa has launched Sovereign SASE, enabling enterprises to customise networking and security services from their own infrastructure, catering to evolving data privacy needs.
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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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network security
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soc
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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Datadog opens registration for DASH conference in 2025
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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devops
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siem
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cartech
Datadog has opened registration for DASH 2025, its eighth annual conference set for 10-11 June in New York, featuring over 50 sessions on cutting-edge technologies.
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Microsoft's February 2025 patch fixes 56 vulnerabilities
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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malware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Microsoft has patched 56 vulnerabilities in its February 2025 update, including two now exploited, marking a fifth month of no critical zero-days released.
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HITRUST report shows improved outcomes for 2025 with AI
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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ai
The latest HITRUST Trust Report reveals a drop in cyber incident rates to 0.59% in 2024, highlighting the efficacy of certification in enhancing security outcomes.
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DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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saas
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firewalls
DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.
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Tech risks dominate finance compliance, eflow survey finds
Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
A survey by eflow Global reveals 64% of finance executives see technology-driven risks, especially AI, as key compliance challenges for 2024.
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Neeraj Methi joins Myriad360 as VP of Cybersecurity
Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
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software development
Myriad360 has appointed Neeraj Methi as Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions, enhancing its focus on advanced security practices amid a growing market.
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Tenable unveils Identity 360 & Exposure Center solutions
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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active directory
Tenable has launched Identity 360 and Exposure Center to tackle identity-based security threats, aiming to simplify fragmented identity management for organisations.
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Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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firewalls
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cx
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martech
Barracuda Networks has appointed Peter Alexander as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its market growth strategy and enhance cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand.
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Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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gaming
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mfa
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email security
Bitdefender Labs warns the Counter-Strike 2 community of scammers exploiting major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 to defraud gamers through hijacked YouTube accounts.
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GitLab unveils self-hosted AI option for secure data control
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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private cloud
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application security
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devsecops
GitLab has launched GitLab Duo Self-Hosted, enabling organisations to leverage AI within their own infrastructure to enhance data privacy and security.
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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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LexisNexis completes acquisition of IDVerse for AI solutions
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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digital identity
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fraud prevention
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired IDVerse, enhancing its AI-powered risk and fraud solutions to bolster identity verification and onboarding processes.
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Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ransomware
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physical security
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breach prevention
Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.