Data encryption stories - Page 3

Ransomware attacks are escalating with quadruple extortion tactics that combine data encryption, DDoS, public harassment and regulatory threats in 2025.

Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.

Percona launches pg_tde, a free open source Transparent Data Encryption for PostgreSQL, enabling secure, compliant data storage without licensing fees or vendor lock-in.

Thales' 2025 study reveals AI and cloud security top enterprise concerns as 52% of firms shift budgets amid growing complexity and rising cyber threats.

Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.

VDURA unveils HyperScaleFlow v11.2, featuring V-ScaleFlow tech to slash AI storage costs and speed up data management on Kubernetes clusters.

Corrata's report reveals ECH privacy protocol use is rare among enterprise mobiles but exploited by 17% of risky sites, mainly via Cloudflare network.

MirrorWeb has launched Sentinel, a platform using AI to cut false compliance alerts by 90%, helping firms tackle rising risks from digital communication tools.

Boomi will acquire Thru by June 2025, adding secure managed file transfer to its platform for unified data integration and stringent compliance needs.

Nutanix and Pure Storage partner to launch a scalable infrastructure solution integrating cloud and storage tech, targeting mission-critical virtual workloads in 2025.

Recent cyber attacks are raising calls for stronger, identity-focused cybersecurity, including Zero Trust principles, with traditional password hygiene no longer sufficient.

ONLYOFFICE launches DocSpace 3.1, enhancing Virtual Data Rooms with role-based forms, guest management, templates and AES-256 encryption for self-hosted users.

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

Sophos has reported a staggering 141% rise in remote ransomware attacks since 2022, highlighting the urgent need for businesses to bolster cybersecurity measures.

As World Backup Day nears, experts stress that mere data backups are now inadequate amid rising cyber threats, urging a shift to robust resilience strategies.

Amazon Web Services has launched its first quantum computing chip, Ocelot, claiming it can slash quantum error correction costs by up to 90%.

Emburse has launched Emburse AI, a dedicated large language model aiming to streamline expense management and enhance accuracy in financial processes.

A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.

Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.

Catalogic Software has launched DPX vPlus 7.0, enhancing data protection with Nutanix Ready status, advanced integrations, and improved user experience.