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Ransomware attacks decreased 38% in January - report

Mon, 6th Mar 2023
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Though a significant drop from the previous month, the total is the highest volume of attacks recorded in January over the last three years.
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How to get cyber insurance – what mid-sized organisations need to know

Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
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As cyber threats continue to proliferate, mid-sized organisations are seeking cyber insurance coverage. But insurers are raising premiums.
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Attackers deploying exploits faster than ever, finds Rapid7

Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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Rapid7 Vulnerability Intelligence Report finds attackers developing and deploying exploits faster, with an 87% increase in first-week exploitation since 2020.
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Why cyber insurance is important for heavily regulated SMEs

Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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it has become clear in the last few years that no matter the sophistication of an organisation's defences, cybercriminals could still find a way in.
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FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware

Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).
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Cloud services market set to surpass US$4.4 trillion by 2033

Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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The cloud services market will surpass US$4.4 trillion by 2033, as growing demand for cloud-based solutions among SMEs drive the adoption of cloud services.
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The bad password advice you need to leave behind in 2023

Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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For companies to better meet cybersecurity standards, it's time to throw away the bad password advice and take steps to eliminate passwords once and for all.
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Cybersecurity training vital to bolster business defences

Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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Employees need three months of cybersecurity training for companies to reach an acceptable level of security, according to a new Employee Security Index.
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Return of the Hacktivists: Financial services industry under DDoS fire

Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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DDoS can serve as a cover for other, potentially more damaging cyber activities such as infiltration and exfiltration of data and malware installation.
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Key Cloud and Security Trends 2023 - Beyond Human Scale

Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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Cloud technologies have improved operational resilience in recent years, and the reliance on these services is only growing.
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DDoS attacks not only more frequent but more powerful - report

Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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Radware's 2022 Threat Analysis Report reveals that DDoS attacks surged in number, power, and complexity, with a 150% increase globally compared to 2021.
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The five ITDR capabilities that organisations are looking for

Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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In recent years, we've seen organisations openly embrace hybrid cloud environments as they move to more flexible models in the so-called 'new normal' era.
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How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data

Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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Dark web trade of stolen login details is booming, putting individuals and companies at serious risk. Action is needed to prevent it.
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Fortinet helps launch the Cybercrime Atlas initiative

Fri, 10th Feb 2023
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The initiative brings together global leaders to fight cyberthreats and map the cybercrime landscape, covering criminal operations, structures and networks.
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Enterprise in APAC to increase IT security budgets

Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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The increased complexity of IT infrastructure is a main factor driving cyber security spending for companies of all sizes.
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Financial services companies targeted by 28% of all cyber attacks

Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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Cyber threats directed towards financial services has grown rapidly, driven by digital transformation and regulation such as open banking.
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ThreatSpike unveils new offensive cybersecurity service

Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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ThreatSpike provides continuous unlimited testing and scanning of applications and websites to identify vulnerabilities.
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Espria secures critical infrastructure at an animal charity

Tue, 7th Feb 2023
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One of the UK's famous pet charities, Woodgreen, home of Channel 4's 'The Dog House', has turned to Espria to secure its extended operations.
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Killnet software given to pro-Russian hacktivists - Radware

Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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Passion Botnet, a DDoS-as-a-Service offered by the Passion Group, has been used in attacks targeting medical institutions across multiple countries.
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Rapid7's Metasploit Framework 6.3 is now available

Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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Rapid7 has released Metasploit Framework 6.3, adding native authentication, incorporating new modules for attacks and simplifying complex workflows.