Threat Protection stories

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate
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devops
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phishing
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reviews
Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.

Tracey Pretorius joins CyberOne board to boost strategy
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cloud security
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Tracey Pretorius, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence at Microsoft, has joined CyberOne's Advisory Board to enhance its security services and Microsoft collaboration.

Juniper & Google join forces for AI-focused networking
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Juniper Networks has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance enterprise networking solutions, combining AI capabilities with Cloud WAN for secure scalability.

ETSI launches Covercrypt for post-quantum data security
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data protection
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encryption
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quantum computing
ETSI has launched Covercrypt, a new post-quantum security standard aimed at protecting critical data and communications from future quantum threats.

Proofpoint & Microsoft expand collaboration on security AI
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Proofpoint has broadened its partnership with Microsoft, leveraging Azure's AI capabilities to bolster global threat and data protection services.

AvePoint enhances platform to boost MSPs' data security
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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saas
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data protection
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data privacy
AvePoint has launched an upgraded Elements platform to enhance operational efficiency and data security for Managed Service Providers, targeting a booming cybersecurity market.

BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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data protection
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ransomware
BlackFog has launched its groundbreaking anti-data exfiltration solution for macOS, aiming to protect against the rising tides of ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats.

Fortinet launches new G series firewalls with AI features
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Fortinet has launched its next-generation FortiGate G series firewalls, designed to tackle evolving cyber threats while enhancing efficiency and performance.

SonicWall honours 2025 Partner Award winners in UK, Ireland
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
SonicWall has honoured its top partners at the 2025 Partner Awards, recognising their vital contributions to cybersecurity in the UK and Ireland.

Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
As Data Privacy Day unfolds, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to strengthen data protection strategies amid rising cyber threats and evolving regulations.

SentinelOne honoured as 2024 Gartner Customers' Choice
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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cx
SentinelOne has been named a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, receiving high praise from users.

Versa launches pay-as-you-go cloud firewall on AWS
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Versa has launched a pay-as-you-go model for its Cloud Firewall on AWS Marketplace, enhancing flexibility and scalability for enterprise users.

Avanade unveils AI services for Asia Pacific mid-markets
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Avanade has launched seven new Microsoft-powered AI services to help mid-market organisations in Asia Pacific boost growth and competitiveness.

Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls & software
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Sophos has unveiled its new XGS Series desktop firewalls, featuring nine models that double performance while halving energy consumption for SMEs.

MSPs boost Microsoft 365 backups amid rising ransomware threats
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
MSPs rush to bolster Microsoft 365 backups amid surging ransomware threats, as N-able reveals a 46% rise in protected users and a 56% spike in disaster recovery events.

Proofpoint unveils new security features
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Proofpoint unveiled significant platform enhancements, aiming to tackle a broad spectrum of cyber threats through adaptive, user-focused security measures.

MyState Bank modernises digital banking with Backbase platform
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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cryptocurrency
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cx
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blockchain
MyState Bank launches a new digital banking platform, developed by Backbase, enhancing personal finance management and security features, to fuel growth.

Expel & modePUSH team up to enhance cyber threat response
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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ir
Expel and modePUSH have joined forces to bolster cyber threat response, enhancing managed detection and incident response capabilities for clients.

Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Sun, 21st Jul 2024
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dr
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devops
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encryption
A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.