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SquareX reveals gaping hole in major email providers' security measures
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SquareX reveals gaping hole in major email providers' security measures

SquareX's cybersecurity study reveals major email providers' distressing failure to effectively identify and counter malicious document threats, potentially putting millions of global users at risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Rapid7 honours partners with 2024 Partner Of The Year Awards
Unified Communications

Rapid7 honours partners with 2024 Partner Of The Year Awards

Rapid7 announces winners of its 2024 Partner Of The Year Awards, highlighting importance of collaboration for cyber security amidst increasing threats.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
CYREBRO, Google Cloud join forces for security innovation
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CYREBRO, Google Cloud join forces for security innovation

CYREBRO partners with Google Cloud to boost cybersecurity, aiming to enhance threat detection and response times using machine learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Microsoft selects Solidatus for data lineage in new Purview platform
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft selects Solidatus for data lineage in new Purview platform

Microsoft partners with Solidatus to enhance data governance capabilities in its new 'Microsoft Purview' platform, leveraging AI and pre-built integrations for operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Zscaler boosts ANZ presence with high-profile leadership appointments
Digital Transformation

Zscaler boosts ANZ presence with high-profile leadership appointments

Zscaler ramps up investment in ANZ with triumvirate of leadership hires, set to bolster growth and enhance cloud security amidst increasing threat evolution.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
One Identity sees business surge with new product & accolades
Privileged Access Management

One Identity sees business surge with new product & accolades

One Identity has seen business growth after unveiling its Cloud PAM Essentials solution and gaining commendations for its partner programmes and leadership in identity security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Zyxel Networks highlights AI's key role in SMB network management
Malware

Zyxel Networks highlights AI's key role in SMB network management

Zyxel Networks showcases how artificial intelligence can revolutionise network infrastructure management, especially for SMBs, by optimising operations, security, and performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Mar 2024
Importance of cyber readiness emphasised for World Backup Day
Data Protection

Importance of cyber readiness emphasised for World Backup Day

CybeReady, an autonomous cybersecurity learning firm, highlights the key role of cybersecurity readiness as World Backup Day 2024 approaches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
LG Magna e-Powertrain earns TV Rheinland's CSMS certification
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LG Magna e-Powertrain earns TV Rheinland's CSMS certification

LG Magna e-Powertrain achieves global certification for its Cyber Security Management System, cementing compliance with impending UNECE WP.29 car cybersecurity regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Flare acquires Foretrace marking TEM arena's notable M&A
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Flare acquires Foretrace marking TEM arena's notable M&A

In a move marking the first M&A in the Threat Exposure Management (TEM) space, global leader Flare acquires US firm Foretrace, boosting their capabilities against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Rubrik urges shift from data backup to cyber resilience
Malware

Rubrik urges shift from data backup to cyber resilience

Chief Product Officer at Rubrik, Anneka Gupta, emphasises the need for a cyber resilience era, combining threat posture and recovery, to counter increasingly successful disruptions by malicious actors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
Disaster Recovery

The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI

This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.

By Brett Chase • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Parliament's 'pitiful' GBP £6.5m IT budget increase alarms cyber chiefs
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Parliament's 'pitiful' GBP £6.5m IT budget increase alarms cyber chiefs

Amidst growing cyber threats, Parliament's meagre GBP £6.5 million increase in IT budget, now totalling GBP £67.7 million, prompts national security worries among cybersecurity chiefs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
AI-powered localised scams on the rise, banking fraud trend takes off
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AI-powered localised scams on the rise, banking fraud trend takes off

BioCatch warns of increasing trend of fraudsters using AI to personalise scams across Europe, with digital fraud and financial crime escalating. Meanwhile, the UK sees notable drop in voice scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
AI-based cyber threats amongst top concerns for C-suite
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AI-based cyber threats amongst top concerns for C-suite

30% of C-level executives consider AI-led cyber threats their top concern, prompting an uptick in cybersecurity hiring and investment in preventative measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Cybersecurity alerts surge 37% for UK SMBs in a year
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Cybersecurity alerts surge 37% for UK SMBs in a year

UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) experience a 37% surge in cybersecurity alerts, prompting a race against time as security professionals scramble to tackle daily threats, reveals Censornet.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Cyber threats prompt UK industries to prioritise cybersecurity
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Cyber threats prompt UK industries to prioritise cybersecurity

Rising UK cyber threats spark industry action, as 76% of industrial firms report more frequent, disruptive attacks, pushing cybersecurity to the top of the agenda.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism
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Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism

The Bank of England's IT spending has surged by 12% to £98.8m, eliciting criticism amid rising expenses on tech salaries and bonus payouts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024