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Network attacks at highest point in the last three years

Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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The latest quarterly WatchGuard Threat Lab report shows network attacks at the highest point over the past three years.
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Check Point recognised for leading threat detection solution

Wed, 6th Apr 2022
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Check Point's Harmony Endpoint has been recognized as a leader in MITRE Engenuity ATT-CK Evaluations for the second year in a row.
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The rise of cybercrime - Over $300 million lost to scams last year

Tue, 5th Apr 2022
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As remote work pushes more Australians online, the increase in cybercrime hits record-high rates, sparking significant concerns.
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Sift sheds light on fraud in the eCommerce sector

Mon, 4th Apr 2022
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The pandemic has driven record levels of online shopping. Although retailers of all sizes are suffering increasing levels of fraud.
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Radware unveils industry-first terabit DDoS mitigation platform

Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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Radware has launched DefensePro 800, the industry's first terabit DDoS mitigation platform, offering high levels of protection and performance.
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Palo Alto Networks, AWS launch next-gen firewall to accelerate journey to cloud

Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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firewalls
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Palo Alto Networks partners with Amazon Web Services to launch Cloud NGFW, a managed Next-Generation Firewall service for AWS deployments.
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Widespread threats increase by 38% in 2021 - Rapid7 report

Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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Rapid7 has released its latest Vulnerability Intelligence Report detailing the most significant security vulnerabilities and cyber attacks in 2021.
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DDoS attacks are becoming increasingly large and complex

Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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Distributed Denial-of-service attacks decreased slightly in 2021 but are becoming larger and more complex in nature, according to new analysis from F5.
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Cyber attacks on the rise due to skyrocketing bot traffic

Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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Cyberattacks, especially automated ones, of all kinds are on the rise, primarily due to skyrocketing bot traffic.
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1 in 5 businesses have paid or would pay a ransom for their data

Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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Malware, ransomware and phishing are continuing to plague global organisations, 21% experiencing a ransomware attack in the last year.
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Backing up your business is about more than preventing data loss

Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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Backups are a crucial part of doing business - typically most crucial directly after the realisation that one wasn't done properly.
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Native technologies used in Russia-Ukraine cyber attacks

Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is raging not only in the physical realm, but also on the cyber front.
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Zscaler improves SSE framework for added resiliency

Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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Zscaler has announced improvements to its security service edge (SSE) framework with the addition of three Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.
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Digital forensics key area of investment to combat ransomware

Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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The survey of 466 DFIR decision makers and practitioners found that major improvements are needed across the board in digital forensic strategies.
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Spear-phishing attacks on the rise, with risk to small businesses

Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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According to a new report by Barracuda, Spear-phishing attacks are evolving and becoming significantly more common.
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5 online scam red flags - signs you're dealing with scammers

Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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No matter who the victim is or how sophisticated the scheme may be, there is always a way to sniff out fraud before it's too late.
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Ransomware as a service explained: What is RaaS

Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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Ransomware as a service (RaaS) poses a significant threat to cybersecurity. This article explains what RaaS is, how it works, and how to prevent attacks.
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Cyberattacks on governments beyond Ukraine surge by 21% - Check Point

Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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Cyberattacks on Ukraine's government and military have dropped by 50% in the last week, according to Check Point Research.
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Malicious web application attacks climb 88% - report

Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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Malicious web application attacks have surged 88% in 2021, while distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks rose 37%, according to Radware.
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Lenovo delivers new future-ready IT infrastructure

Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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Lenovo unveils customised IT infrastructure solutions for midsized businesses, targeting resource limitations and remote work.