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Risk of data leaks high as employees unsure about confidentiality

Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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One in four UK employees risk sharing confidential work information due to lack of knowledge, according to new research.
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Gamifying cybersecurity key to preventing attacks

Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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Gamifying cybersecurity is key to preventing attacks, with Balbix reporting that most incidents are due to individual user behaviour.
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Nozomi Networks updates partner programme, looks to reward top players

Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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Nozomi Networks has made updates to its channel program with a view to fully mobilise its global network of partners for growth and success.
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CompTIA responds to ransomware attack by forming Rapid Response Team and releasing resources

Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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CompTIA responds to the recent large scale ransomeware attack by forming a Rapid Response Team and making CompTIA ISAO resources publicly available.
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Biometrics solving security challenges of remote and flexible working

Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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Flexible working arrangements have raised security concerns, prompting organisations to consider biometric technology as a solution.
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SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue

Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.
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Gamers suffer highest growth in cyberattacks during COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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Video game industry targeted by cyberattacks in pandemic, suffering over 240 million web application attacks in 2020 - Akamai report.
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Illumio closes $225m funding round, drives zero trust security

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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Illumio secures $225m in Series F funding, with Thoma Bravo leading the round, to reach a valuation of $2.75bn.
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Study finds no accountability for cyberattacks within organisations

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.
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Security professionals believe attackers will use AI to unleash a global cyber incident

Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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Attacks using artificial intelligence are predicted within a year, say security professionals, according to a new report.
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Cybersecurity problems are business problems, report finds

Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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Most security leaders in the Asia Pacific region do not report directly to CEOs, according to a report by LogRhythm.
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Rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, 50% attacks happen with one hour

Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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Aqua Security has found a rise in cyberattacks targeting container infrastructure and supply chains, with 50% of vulnerable targets attacked within one hour.
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Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase

Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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New wave of Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion campaigns identified by Link11

Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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Wave of DDoS extortion campaigns by Fancy Lazarus identified, targeting businesses with ransom demands of 2 Bitcoins.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on the relationship between security and digital transformation

Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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Jonathan Andresen, back for his third IT Jam, speaks about how cybersecurity fits into discussions and processes about digital transformation.
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Black market dedicated solely to data leaks emerges - report

Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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Ransomware attacks are gaining momentum globally across industries, and businesses are being warned against a black market dedicated solely to data leaks.
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Trickbot takes over from Dridex as most prevalent malware

Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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Established Dridex trojan has dropped off altogether after being one of the most popular malwares in recent months amidst a global surge in ransomware.
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ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M

Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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ExtraHop, a leading player in network detection and response, is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in a $900m deal.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - ManageEngine manager on how to make life easier for MSPs

Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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This is our second IT Jam with ManageEngine, and also our second with the company's senior manager for sales and business development, Vinayak Sreedhar.
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CrowdStrike announces new integrations as enterprises struggle to secure operations

Fri, 28th May 2021
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CrowdStrike has partnered with Rapid7, Google Cloud, ExtraHop, and Siemplify to strengthen its IT security solutions.