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Sophos MDR services protect 26,000 organisations globally

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Sophos has seen its Managed Detection and Response services grow by 37%, now safeguarding over 26,000 organisations worldwide amid rising cyber threats.
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Cohesity expands cyber resilience with new IR partners

Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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Cohesity is boosting its Cyber Event Response Team services by partnering with firms like Palo Alto Networks and Sophos to enhance cyber resilience for clients.
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WatchGuard acquires ActZero to boost cybersecurity services

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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WatchGuard Technologies has acquired ActZero to enhance its Managed Detection and Response services, boosting cybersecurity capabilities for clients.
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Exabeam launches new security platform with Open API

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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Exabeam has unveiled its New-Scale Security Operations Platform, enhancing SOC team productivity through Open API compatibility and eliminating tool fragmentation.
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McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.
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AI technology: A game changer for cybercriminals globally

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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A Kaspersky study reveals that 46% of security professionals believe AI technologies now underpin most cyberattacks, transforming the threat landscape for businesses.
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CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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CloudSEK's 2024 Threat Landscape Report reveals a staggering 994TB of data exfiltrated, with ransomware demands averaging over USD $2 million.
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Kaspersky warns of increasing threats from tampered NFC tags

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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Kaspersky warns of rising risks from hacked NFC tags, urging users to stay vigilant against potential phishing and malware threats as NFC adoption grows.
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Kaspersky achieves 100% scorecard in SE Labs tests for 2024

Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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Kaspersky has achieved a groundbreaking 100% Total Accuracy Rating in SE Labs' 2024 cybersecurity tests, maintaining consistent excellence across all product ranges.
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Opswat acquires Fend to enhance cybersecurity for infrastructure

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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OPSWAT has acquired Fend, a cybersecurity firm, to expand its critical infrastructure protection capabilities, bolstering its data diode technology offerings.
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New malware CookiePlus targets nuclear sector workers

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky has unveiled CookiePlus, a malware from North Korean hackers Lazarus, targeting nuclear and defence sectors amid threats of data theft.
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Data protection advancements expected to shape 2025 security

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Andrew Eva of Assured Data Protection predicts significant advancements in backup and cybersecurity by 2025, highlighting ransomware as a major threat.
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ReliaQuest reveals increase in malware via fake CAPTCHA pages

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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ReliaQuest's new report reveals a surge in fake CAPTCHA pages used for malware distribution, with incidents nearly doubling from September to December 2024.
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Ironscales unveils Autopilot to boost AI email security

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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IRONSCALES has launched its Winter 2024 Release, introducing AI-driven features to bolster email security against advanced phishing threats.
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Australian small firms risk exposure amid cyber threats

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect essential insurance, exposing them to cybercrime costing $300 million annually.
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Cognizant & Zscaler expand partnership for AI security

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Cognizant and Zscaler have strengthened their partnership to deliver an AI-enabled zero trust cloud security platform, enhancing enterprise cybersecurity.
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Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky warns that supply chain attacks and IT outages could escalate in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in key technologies and infrastructure.
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CyberCX extends partnership with Australian Open for 2025

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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CyberCX extends its partnership with Tennis Australia, continuing as the Official Cyber Security Partner for the Australian Open in 2025.
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CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
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Kaspersky reports rise in malware threats & attacks in 2024

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals a 14% rise in daily malware detection, with 467,000 malicious files identified each day in 2024.