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SonicWall launches SonicSentry MXDR for managed service providers

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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SonicWall has unveiled SonicSentry MXDR, a managed detection and response service designed to bolster cybersecurity for managed service providers and their clients.
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HITRUST report shows improved outcomes for 2025 with AI

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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The latest HITRUST Trust Report reveals a drop in cyber incident rates to 0.59% in 2024, highlighting the efficacy of certification in enhancing security outcomes.
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Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.
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KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.
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KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
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AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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The 2024 surge in AI-driven cybersecurity has transformed threat detection, but emerging AI-led attacks pose new risks as firms brace for 2025 advancements.
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Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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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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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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AI-driven data governance to be key by 2025, says expert

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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By 2025, data governance, AI, and multi-factor authentication will become crucial as firms navigate increasing regulatory pressures and cybersecurity threats.
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Businesses must embrace forward-thinking cybersecurity solutions in 2025

Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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As 2024 ends, businesses must prepare for turbulent shifts in cybersecurity, including AI's role and the threats posed by quantum computing.
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Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 2024

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a significant rise in phishing attacks, accounting for 46% of incidents, amid increased cyber threats and ransomware activity.
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Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Trustwave and Cybereason announce a merger to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with SoftBank as the majority investor, set to close in early 2025.
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Guardz survey reveals MSP challenges in cybersecurity

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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A recent Guardz survey reveals 77% of MSPs face operational hurdles managing multiple cybersecurity tools for small business clients.
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Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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Kaseya survey finds human behaviour a top cyber threat

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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Kaseya's 2024 Cybersecurity Survey reveals human behaviour as the top concern for IT professionals, affecting 89% of respondents amid rising cyber threats.
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BeyondTrust forecasts cybersecurity shifts by 2025

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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BeyondTrust's cybersecurity forecast for 2025 predicts a transformative shift as emerging identity risks and quantum threats reshape security strategies.
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RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
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Cyber Awareness Month: Tips on leveraging DSPM to improve your security posture

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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In Cyber Awareness Month, Concentric AI highlights strategies using Data Security Posture Management to enhance the security of sensitive data across systems.
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Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.
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Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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A new Cohesity survey reveals a stark reality: 67% of firms suffered ransomware attacks in 2024 despite 78% having confidence in their cyber resilience.