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68% fail in urgent vulnerability management: report
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A recent Swimlane report reveals that 68% of organisations fail to tackle critical vulnerability within 24 hours, shedding light on severe challenges in cybersecurity management.
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CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks
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CyberCX has warned consumers about the security dangers posed by Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices after a compromised doorbell incident in Australia.
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Businesses face rising network security challenges in 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Kaspersky's report reveals that 88% of businesses faced cyber attacks last year, highlighting the urgent need for improved network security measures.
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Athelis Health Club cuts fraud by 90% with innovative approach to member access
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firewalls
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surveillance
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network security
Athelis Health Club in Warrington has remarkably cut membership fraud by 90% by implementing advanced facial recognition technology from i-PRO.
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GuidePoint warns of Python backdoor used in ransomware
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
GuidePoint Security has unveiled the use of a Python backdoor in recent ransomware attacks, enabling threat actors to maintain access and deploy malicious encryptors.
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Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing
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malware
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phishing
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email security
In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, researchers have uncovered a rise in QR code phishing schemes targeting charitable donors amid the crisis.
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Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.
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KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.
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Study finds 8.5% of GenAI prompts risk data exposure
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data protection
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martech
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cdp
A study by Harmonic Security reveals that 8.5% of prompts in generative AI tools could expose sensitive data, raising serious security concerns.
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Teleport 17 enhances security for cloud infrastructure
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Teleport has unveiled its Teleport 17 update, enhancing access control for large enterprises facing rising cloud security challenges amidst increasing breaches.
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Dragos & Yokogawa partner to boost industrial security
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Dragos and Yokogawa Electric have partnered to bolster global industrial cybersecurity by integrating Dragos’s platform with Yokogawa’s CENTUM VP system.
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Cohesity strengthens security with new advisory additions
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ransomware
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Cohesity enhances its Security Advisory Council with the appointment of Dave DeWalt and H.R. McMaster, aimed at strengthening global data security amid rising cyber threats.
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Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw
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firewalls
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mfa
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breach prevention
A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.
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Dynatrace launches app to support EU's DORA compliance
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Dynatrace has launched a new Compliance Assistant app to help organisations tackle the Digital Operational Resilience Act, enhancing their compliance and risk management capabilities.
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Illumio appoints Karl Van den Bergh as Chief Marketing Officer
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Illumio has appointed Karl Van den Bergh as Chief Marketing Officer, aiming to enhance global marketing efforts for its breach containment solutions.
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Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.
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Wiz & The Instillery team up for APAC cloud security push
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saas
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public cloud
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cloud security
Wiz has partnered with The Instillery to boost adoption of its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform in the Asia-Pacific, enhancing cloud security solutions.
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KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent KnowBe4 report reveals that robust security awareness training reduces data breaches, showing firms with it are 8.3 times less likely to suffer incidents.
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Gallagher Security appoints Jon Liaros as development lead
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customers
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growth
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job moves
Gallagher Security has appointed Jon Liaros as the new Business Development Manager for the NSW/ACT region, effective 13 January, to enhance operations.
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SentinelOne expands Purple AI with diverse data & language
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firewalls
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
SentinelOne has announced an update for its Purple AI security analyst, enabling integration with third-party solutions like Zscaler and Microsoft Office 365.