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Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance

Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
Okta appoints Swan Chin Yeo to lead ASEAN strategy
Security Information and Event Management

Okta appoints Swan Chin Yeo to lead ASEAN strategy

Okta has appointed Swan Chin Yeo to lead its sales and go-to-market strategy in ASEAN, aiming to boost growth across the Asia Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Arctic Wolf to acquire Cylance from BlackBerry for USD $160m
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf to acquire Cylance from BlackBerry for USD $160m

Arctic Wolf has agreed to acquire Cylance from BlackBerry for USD $160 million, integrating its AI-powered security into the Aurora Platform.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
BlackBerry forecasts cybersecurity challenges for 2025
Unified Communications

BlackBerry forecasts cybersecurity challenges for 2025

BlackBerry's David Wiseman warns of rising cybersecurity threats in Australia, predicting escalated challenges in 2025 linked to telecoms and political figures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
BlackBerry report: Cyber threats up 53%, critical sectors hit
Malware

BlackBerry report: Cyber threats up 53%, critical sectors hit

Rreport reveals a 53% surge in new malware samples, detecting 11,500 daily threats, with 43,500 cyberattacks thwarted each day from April to June 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
BlackBerry & Dicker Data announce new cybersecurity partnership
Cybersecurity

BlackBerry & Dicker Data announce new cybersecurity partnership

BlackBerry teams up with Dicker Data to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, addressing growing regional cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder
Endpoint Protection

BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder

BlackBerry's Threat Research team exposes SideWinder's new cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian Ocean and Mediterranean ports, aiming for espionage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption
Crypto

Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption

Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.

By Ben Rose • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
BlackBerry launches CylanceMDR Pro to tackle cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BlackBerry launches CylanceMDR Pro to tackle cyber threats

BlackBerry unveils CylanceMDR Pro, an AI-driven managed detection and response service, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for SMEs without major infrastructure changes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Malware

BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Malware

BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Derek Fisk named as mpro5's new Head of Channel
Internet of Things

Derek Fisk named as mpro5's new Head of Channel

Tech firm mpro5 appoints industry veteran Derek Fisk as Head of Channel, aiming to boost its ecosystem expansion efforts and enhance process management operations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
BlackBerry AI detects 70% surge in new malware attacks in Q3
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BlackBerry AI detects 70% surge in new malware attacks in Q3

BlackBerry AI reveals a shocking 70% rise in new malware attacks in Q3, with nearly 3 new types detected per minute.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
BlackBerry unveils AI-powered assistant for SOC teams
Generative AI

BlackBerry unveils AI-powered assistant for SOC teams

BlackBerry introduces an AI-powered assistant for Security Operations Centre teams, utilising Generative AI for cyber threat analysis.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
BlackBerry appoints Neelam Sandhu as CMO
Marketing Technologies

BlackBerry appoints Neelam Sandhu as CMO

BlackBerry appoints Neelam Sandhu as Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for leading marketing and corporate sustainability efforts.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023
Governments and public services facing 40% more cyberattacks
Cybersecurity

Governments and public services facing 40% more cyberattacks

BlackBerry's latest report reveals a 40% surge in cyberattacks on government agencies and public services, with over 55,000 halted between March and May 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023

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Three-quarters of UK software supply chains hit by cyber attacks
Encryption

Three-quarters of UK software supply chains hit by cyber attacks

BlackBerry's research unveiled at Infosecurity Europe shows 74% of UK software supply chains faced cyber attacks in the past year, exposing critical vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024