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Teleport announces partnership with global IT firm TD Synnex

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Teleport partners with TD Synnex to streamline and expand secure infrastructure access solutions, enhancing options for protection against identity-based cyber attacks.
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Would a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ever go to prison?

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Cyber attacks are on the rise, raising serious questions about whether CISOs should face legal penalties, including prison, for breaches.
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Fastly report shows 91% of cyberattacks target multiple firms

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Fastly's latest report reveals a staggering 91% of cyberattacks targeted multiple customers this quarter, up from 69% in 2023, indicating a rise in mass scanning techniques.
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Cyber threats surge in gaming industry through 2024

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Akamai's data shows a surge in cyber threats aimed at the gaming industry in 2024, with bot activity, web attacks, and DDoS attacks reaching record highs.
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Post-Quantum Cryptography set to revolutionise digital security

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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Post-Quantum Cryptography is redefining digital security, with new NIST standards challenging organisations to adopt quantum-resistant solutions.
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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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encryption
Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.
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Sophos launches customer success initiative to boost support

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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network security
Sophos unveils Customer Success initiative to streamline support, offering security resources and educational tools to elevate cybersecurity.
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Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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financial systems
A new Cohesity survey reveals a stark reality: 67% of firms suffered ransomware attacks in 2024 despite 78% having confidence in their cyber resilience.
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Industrial control systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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physical security
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supply chain
As cyberattacks on industrial control systems rise, EMA's Chris Steffen stresses the need for proactive cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure.
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Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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How government support can bolster business cybersecurity

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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data protection
With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK's new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.
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Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.
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SentinelOne & Intezer collaborate on decoding Rust malware

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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SentinelOne and Intezer launch Project 0xA11C to unravel Rust malware at Black Hat 2024, providing open-source tools to tackle this complex threat.
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Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
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UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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storage
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cybersecurity
A research report by Pure Storage highlights the AI boom in UK business, with 91% of IT leaders seeing AI as an opportunity, but infrastructure and cyber concerns loom.
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UK under threat from exposed industrial systems – Censys

Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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industrial control systems
Censys' 2024 report reveals over 18,000 US and 1,500 UK industrial control systems exposed online, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
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Rapid7 report reveals surge in ransomware attacks & new groups

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Rapid7's latest report uncovers 2,570 ransomware attacks in early 2024, spotlighting 21 new groups. Small firms are now frequent targets.
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Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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network security
Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.
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Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.
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Appdome unveils GenAI-powered Threat Resolution Center

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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endpoint protection
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application security
Appdome launches GenAI-powered Threat Resolution Center to bolster mobile app security by offering real-time, context-specific threat solutions.