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Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats
2 days ago
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application security
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Healthcare organisations face a surge in cyberattacks and AI-driven threats, with 46% reporting increased attacks and only 29% feeling prepared for AI risks.
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AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally
3 days ago
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ransomware
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pam
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cloud security
Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.
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Rapid7 Q1 2025 incident response findings
3 days ago
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Rapid7’s Q1 2025 report reveals stolen credentials without MFA cause 56% of breaches, while manufacturing faces the highest threat from ransomware attacks.
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AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services
Last week
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data protection
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private cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
CMTG stresses AI-driven cybersecurity is vital for managed services, enabling real-time threat detection to protect sectors like finance, engineering, and insurance.
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Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally
Last week
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.
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Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity for threat exposure
Last week
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firewalls
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cloud security
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casb
Check Point is set to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, enhancing its Infinity Platform with automated, pre-emptive threat exposure and mitigation across multi-vendor environments.
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SME CyberResilience aims to boost cyber defences for 2,000 firms
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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digitisation
ST Engineering and IMDA launch SME CyberResilience to provide 2,000 Singapore SMEs with free cyber threat scanning and expert guidance.
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Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams
Last month
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saas
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malware
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ransomware
Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.
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Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk
Last month
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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business continuity
Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.
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Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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ai security
Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.
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Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
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risk & compliance
Organisations are increasingly blocking access to generative AI tools, with DNSFilter halting over 60 million AI queries in March to curb shadow AI risks.
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test
Last month
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endpoint protection
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devops
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apm
Kaspersky Endpoint Security has achieved 100% tamper protection in AV-Comparatives' April 2025 test, proving its unrivalled resilience on Windows 11 systems.
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Secure remote access: Securely connecting devices you don’t own
Last month
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firewalls
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network security
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iot
Clientless zero-trust network access (ZTNA) offers a secure way for third parties to remotely manage IoT devices, preventing lateral cyber threats.
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Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud
Last month
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devops
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cloud security
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iam
The Cloud Security Alliance's 2025 report reveals repeated cloud security failures, urging firms to bolster identity controls and shared defence measures.
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Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security
Last month
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mfa
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.
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Silent Push unveils enhanced threat intelligence with Feed Scanner
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Silent Push launches upgraded Threat Intelligence Management with Feed Scanner interface to boost enterprises' early cyber threat detection and response.
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Password security evolves as regulations & threats intensify
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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blockchain
Organisations must advance password security with AI-driven methods and blockchain tech to meet tougher regulations and combat sophisticated cyber threats.
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Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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malware
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virtualisation
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data protection
Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.
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ETSI sets global baseline for AI cyber security with new standard
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain & logistics
ETSI has launched a new technical specification to bolster cybersecurity for AI systems, setting standards to protect users and guide global AI security practices.
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Rapid7 launches Intelligence Hub to streamline threat response
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Rapid7 launches Intelligence Hub, a curated threat intelligence platform designed to help security teams prioritise and respond to alerts efficiently within existing workflows.