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Malicious bots disrupt travel sector, causing financial strain
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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application security
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credit card fraud
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thales
New research shows a rise in malicious bot activity within the travel sectoe, with just 51.1% of traffic generated by humans.
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UK IT leaders feeling less secure despite cybersecurity investments
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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Despite rising cybersecurity investments, a new Appsbroker CTS survey reveals a growing sense of insecurity among UK's IT leaders, with 87% losing sleep over cyber risks.
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Ensuring cloud security a critical priority for businesses
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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encryption
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hybrid cloud
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open source
As cloud adoption accelerates, research by Kaspersky and ISG shows 96% of businesses embrace cloud-native tech; 48% cite data security as a top concern.
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Data recovery gaps found in financial systems & business tools
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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financial systems
New research by Foundry and Keepit reveals that 30% of firms lack data recovery plans for financial systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities in enterprise IT.
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Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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email security
As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Palo Alto Networks warns of heightened cybersecurity threats, urging enterprises to adopt robust security measures.
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Tenable warns of cyber-attack risks for Paris Olympics 2024 sponsors
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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surveillance
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ransomware
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software updates
As Paris 2024 approaches, Tenable warns of heightened cyber-attack risks targeting key sponsors, emphasising the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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apm
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ai security
An IT outage caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike halted 8.5 million Windows PCs, disrupting airlines and the NHS; a fix and reboot are now advised.
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Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.
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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity warnings from Radware, Mandiant, Tenable, and Palo Alto Networks highlight AI-enhanced threats and the need for robust defence strategies.
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BlackBerry reveals new cyber-espionage campaign by SideWinder
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's Threat Research team exposes SideWinder’s new cyber-espionage campaign targeting Indian Ocean and Mediterranean ports, aiming for espionage.
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Veeam & Splunk enhance backup security with new integration
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Veeam Software launches a new extension for Splunk, offering Data Platform users free tools to enhance the security and monitoring of their backup infrastructure.
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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection with new security features
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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vpns
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risk & compliance
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Appdome has bolstered its Geo-Fraud Detection service with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo Desync Attack Detection to better protect mobile apps from location-based fraud.
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Three ways CISOs can use Microsoft Copilot for security to strengthen defences
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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it training
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
As the cybersecurity landscape intensifies, Microsoft Copilot for Security emerges as a CISO ally by enhancing incident reporting, threat prevention, and team upskilling.
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Qualys unveils AI-powered API security in new WAS upgrade
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Qualys unveils AI-driven API security features in Web Application Scanning, addressing complex vulnerabilities and offering a free 30-day Beta trial to businesses.
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Exabeam, LogRhythm merge to form AI-driven security giant
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ueba
Exabeam and LogRhythm merge to form an AI-driven cybersecurity powerhouse, bolstering security and enhancing threat detection capabilities.
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Radware launches DNSaaS & NoKey to boost cloud services
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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forrester research
Radware unveils new cloud services, DNSaaS and NoKey, enhancing security and performance for organisations, offering greater control over digital assets.
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Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.
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I love a sunburnt country – but it’s tough on network gear
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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supply chain systems
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ai
Deploying network gear in Australia’s harsh environments demands a balance between cost and quality. Businesses seek robust, automated solutions to stay competitive.
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Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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Developer trust in AI tools is waning despite increased usage, with only 43% trusting their accuracy.
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Enhanced cybersecurity measures urged by Software@Scale
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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devops
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Louis Droguett, CEO of Software@Scale, urges firms to bolster cybersecurity with multi-layered approaches as threats from groups like APT40 intensify.