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Security Journey unveils role-specific learning paths for software security
Application Security

Security Journey unveils role-specific learning paths for software security

Security Journey unveils tailored secure coding courses aimed at enhancing software security and regulatory compliance.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Keeper Security with first in joining the CVE programme
DevOps

Keeper Security with first in joining the CVE programme

Keeper Security, a leader in password management, has become the first company in its field to join the CVE programme as a CNA.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Severe 'Looney Tunables' security flaw found in some Linux editions
Cybersecurity

Severe 'Looney Tunables' security flaw found in some Linux editions

Major security flaw, 'Looney Tunables', detected in glibc, threatens Linux distributions, urgent patch recommended.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Keysight and Synopsys partner for IoT device cybersecurity
IoT Security

Keysight and Synopsys partner for IoT device cybersecurity

Synopsys Defensics fuzz testing software is now embedded into Keysight's IoT Security Assessment solution, which reduces costs while speeding up time-to-market.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023
Recorded Future discloses new high-risk vulnerabilities
Risk & Compliance

Recorded Future discloses new high-risk vulnerabilities

Recorded Future's monthly report reveals high-risk vulnerabilities, exploit chains, and zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft and Ivanti products.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023
XM Cyber picks NextGen Group as first APAC distributor
Hybrid Cloud

XM Cyber picks NextGen Group as first APAC distributor

XM Cyber, a hybrid cloud security company, has entered a new partnership with NextGen, its first value-added distributor (VAD) in Asia Pacific.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2023
Hospitality sector facing distinct security challenges
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hospitality sector facing distinct security challenges

Trustwave releases research on cybersecurity risks faced by the hospitality sector, including specific threats and mitigation strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2023
Fortinet report highlights decline in ransomware detection
Firewalls

Fortinet report highlights decline in ransomware detection

FortiGuard Labs observed a decline in organisations detecting ransomware, significant activity among APT groups, a shift in MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and more.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023
Armis uncovers riskiest connected assets and blind spots
Risk & Compliance

Armis uncovers riskiest connected assets and blind spots

Armis has released research on the riskiest connected assets facing global businesses, highlighting the need for comprehensive security strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023
Malspam attacks up, new sectors targeted – report
Malware

Malspam attacks up, new sectors targeted – report

VIPRE Security Group reveals that phishing emails with malicious links increased by 30% in Q2 2023, with IT firms becoming the most targeted sector.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023
Volume of targeted ransomware attacks continue to rise
Firewalls

Volume of targeted ransomware attacks continue to rise

Organisations are detecting a decline in ransomware as the volume and impact of targeted attacks continue to rise.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023
Cyber threat risks reach three-year high – Avast
Phishing

Cyber threat risks reach three-year high – Avast

Avast telemetry shows phishing and scams focused on human manipulation account for over 75% of all desktop detections.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
Social engineering biggest threat to online safety - Avast
EduTech

Social engineering biggest threat to online safety - Avast

The Avast Q2 Threat Report found that over 75% of all threat detections on desktops were attributed to scams, phishing, and malvertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023
Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold
Firewalls

Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold

Ransomware is at new heights as the frequency of attacks continues to climb with no sign of slowing down, according to Barracuda.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
First half of 2023 sees surge in OT & IoT security threats
Malware

First half of 2023 sees surge in OT & IoT security threats

Malware activity in OT and IoT environments surged and alerts on unwanted applications doubled, targeting healthcare, energy, and manufacturing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Ransomware increases 64% in second quarter of 2023
Ransomware

Ransomware increases 64% in second quarter of 2023

Some 1,378 organisations have been named as victims on ransomware data-leak websites in the second quarter of 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Claroty recognised as a Representative Vendor in 2023
Physical Security

Claroty recognised as a Representative Vendor in 2023

Claroty has been recognised as a Representative Vendor in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for CPS Protection Platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023
Ransomware attacks up 221% year-on-year, report finds
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks up 221% year-on-year, report finds

June's high levels of activity has been driven by Clop's exploitation of the MOVEit file transfer software vulnerability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023
Trustwave uncovers the truth about healthcare sector cybersecurity risks
EduTech

Trustwave uncovers the truth about healthcare sector cybersecurity risks

Trustwave has released comprehensive research shedding light on the distinctive cybersecurity risks encountered by the healthcare sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2023