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ReliaQuest reveals increase in malware via fake CAPTCHA pages
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest's new report reveals a surge in fake CAPTCHA pages used for malware distribution, with incidents nearly doubling from September to December 2024.

Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
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Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.

Infinigate & Cloudflare expand partnership across Europe
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Infinigate is expanding its partnership with Cloudflare to cover multiple European regions, aiming to enhance cybersecurity services for clients.

Black Friday boosts internet traffic in NZ & Australia
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
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cloudflare
As Black Friday approaches, internet traffic in New Zealand surged by 9% while Australia anticipates a 2.7% rise in spending this year.

Westcon-Comstor to distribute Cloudflare solutions in Asia
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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westcon-comstor
Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Cloudflare to distribute security and connectivity solutions across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Proofpoint uncovers 'Voldemort' malware linked to TA415
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
Researchers at Proofpoint have unveiled a sophisticated malware campaign named 'Voldemort', linked to the TA415 threat group, targeting over 70 organisations worldwide.

Verkada appoints Dixon as Vice President for JAPAC region
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Verkada has appointed Jonathon Dixon as Vice President of Japan and Asia-Pacific to expand its security solutions across the region.

AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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siem
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phishing
A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.

CrowdStrike expands Marketplace with over 260 security products
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike's expanded Marketplace now features over 260 listings from 140 partners, including AWS and NVIDIA, enhancing its Falcon cybersecurity platform.

Cloudflare & WhatsApp collaborate on key verification service
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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encryption
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apps
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cloud services
Cloudflare introduces Plexi to verify public keys in end-to-end encryption for messaging apps, starting with WhatsApp, enhancing user trust and security.

Cloudflare introduces tools for control over AI content use
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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ai
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ai models
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Cloudflare's new AI Audit tools empower website owners to understand and control how their content is used by AI models.

Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
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sales
AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.

Okta boosts security with new identity management tools
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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mfa
Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.

Australian survey reveals persistent cybersecurity threats
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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malware
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edutech
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ransomware
A Cloudflare survey finds 41% of Australian businesses faced data breaches in the last year, with 50% paying ransoms despite prior pledges against it.

Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Cloudflare's Q2 2024 DDoS Threat Report unveiled a 20% rise in DDoS attacks, with 4 million assaults mitigated.

Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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malware
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ddos
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devops
The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.

Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ddos
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data analytics
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application security
Cloudflare's 2024 State of Application Security Report reveals soaring DDoS attacks, exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, and escalating supply chain risks.

Cloudflare report: EU firms unprepared for rising cyber threats
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Cloudflare's latest report warns that EU firms are dangerously unprepared for increasing cyber threats; only 29% feel equipped to defend against attacks.

Project Galileo marks ten years of cyber defence at Cloudflare
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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ddos
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cloudflare’s Project Galileo, which offers free DDoS protection, marks its 10th anniversary, supporting over 2,600 public interest groups globally.

UN Women Australia thwarts cyber attack with Cloudflare aid
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
UN Women Australia narrowly escaped a severe cyber attack with the help of Cloudflare, underscoring the urgent cybersecurity needs of non-profits in 2024.