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The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response
Malware

The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response

Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.

By Nils Krumrey • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity
DevOps

Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity

Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense, a cybersecurity service brand aimed at aiding customers towards a secure digital future, leveraging its global Security Operations Centres network.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
BianLian turns to extortion after decryptor released, reveals Avast
Cybersecurity

BianLian turns to extortion after decryptor released, reveals Avast

After Avast releases a BianLian decryptor, the hacking group resorts to extortion-only operations, exploiting vulnerabilities like TeamCity servers, reports GuidePoints.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud
Virtualisation

Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud

Red Canary updates its cloud threat detection capabilities to cover top providers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP, in response to demand prompted by a 16-fold increase in cloud compromises reported in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need
Firewalls

Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need

Ransomware emerges as the top cyber threat in Australia and New Zealand, with 62% of organisations seeing a rise in incidents in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Silobreaker launches integration with MITRE ATT&CK
Malware

Silobreaker launches integration with MITRE ATT&CK

Security firm Silobreaker launches a groundbreaking integration with MITRE ATT&CK to streamline threat analysis and response, boosting cyber defence across numerous sectors.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
BlackFog bags teissAward2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology
Cybersecurity

BlackFog bags teissAward2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology

BlackFog bags the teissAward2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology, cementing its status as a top player against rising AI-based threats and ransomware attacks.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report

Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Flare's new tool offers innovative ransomware supply chain protection
Ransomware

Flare's new tool offers innovative ransomware supply chain protection

Montreal's cybersecurity firm, Flare, launches a proactive solution, the Supply Chain Ransomware Exposure Monitoring, to combat escalating ransomware threats within organisational supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Akamai extends its segmentation solution to hybrid cloud environments
DevOps

Akamai extends its segmentation solution to hybrid cloud environments

Akamai Technologies expands its Akamai Guardicore Segmentation solution to reduce threats in hybrid cloud environments, initially focusing on Microsoft Azure deployments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit
Malware

Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit

Trend Micro collaborates with global law enforcement agents to disrupt major ransomware group, LockBit, responsible for a quarter of 2023's ransomware leaks amounting to billions of dollars.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
Firewalls

Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring

Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Akamai extends Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments
DevOps

Akamai extends Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments

Akamai Technologies is set to enhance cloud security by extending Guardicore Segmentation to hybrid cloud environments, reducing attack opportunities and improving visibility into application behaviour.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Sophos launches 24/7 operational support to MSPs, partners
Firewalls

Sophos launches 24/7 operational support to MSPs, partners

Sophos has unveiled its Partner Care programme, a new expansion to provide 24/7 operational support and non-sales related assistance to partners.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Threat intelligence stories

Google partners with BSSN to boost national cybersecurity
Data Analytics

Google partners with BSSN to boost national cybersecurity

Google partners with Indonesia's BSSN to equip the public sector and 70,000 small businesses with AI and cybersecurity tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
I-Soon suffers data breach revealing state hacking activities
Breach Prevention

I-Soon suffers data breach revealing state hacking activities

A significant data leak at Chinese private security firm I-Soon has exposed the company's alleged hacking activities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Parliament cyber summit highlights AI threat to national security
Ransomware

Parliament cyber summit highlights AI threat to national security

Cyber-plans to tackle escalating AI threats to national security spotlighted at Parliament Street think tank's summit.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Technical debt hindering digital transition in EMEA, says Red Hat survey
Firewalls

Technical debt hindering digital transition in EMEA, says Red Hat survey

Red Hat's Global Tech Trends survey reveals technical debt as the main barrier to digital transformation in EMEA, further exacerbated by notable talent gaps and cloud tech concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024