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Kaspersky APAC retains top spot in channel satisfaction matrix
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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This saw it rank highest among all cybersecurity vendors included in the matrix and secure the number one position for the second year in a row.
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New lows for ransomware attacks, decline in critical infrastructure defences expected in 2022
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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New lows for ransomware attacks, an increase in nation state attacks, a decline in critical infrastructure defences, and 2022 becoming the year of the defender.
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Cybersecurity in 2022: End of passwords, cybersecurity education and the compromised home
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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Poorly managed and weak passwords are a prime target for hackers, and organisations are responding by going password-less to remove this weakness all together.
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New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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New Zloader malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification, targeting over 2,000 victims in 111 countries.
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The shape of risk management in 2022: Cyber risk quantification, ESG, and operational resilience
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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MetricStream outlines several trends and predictions on risk management that enterprises should watch on in 2022.
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Surfshark launches tool to stop personal info being sold by data brokers
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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Cybersecurity company Surfshark has released Incogni, a tool that helps prevent personal information from being stored and sold by data brokers.
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Google Cloud acquires cybersecurity provider Siemplify
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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Google Cloud has announced the acquisition of Siemplify, a security orchestration, automation and response provider.
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Internet of Things security firm Nozomi Networks wins excellence award
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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Nozomi Networks' Vantage solution, a SaaS-powered security platform for IoT networks, has been awarded the 2021 IoT Excellence Award.
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6 significant changes to online fraud we saw in 2021
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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SEON Fraud Prevention co-founders discuss the top trends that changed fraud in 2021, including the rise of Ransomware as a Service and easier online fraud.
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IT leaders need purpose-built PAM solutions, ThycoticCentrify finds
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Over half of organizations have faced security incidents due to exposed secrets, but dev teams stick to old processes.
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Emmi gears up for global expansion following latest funding round
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Emmi, an Australian fintech specializing in carbon risk solutions, has raised $3.5m to support global expansion of its Global Carbon Efficiency Rating (GCER).
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Qualys adds zero-touch patching to Patch Management app
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Qualys is integrating zero-touch patching capabilities into its Patch Management solution, reducing overall attack surface and improving cybersecurity.
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Ransomware, cyber insurance and unbreakable backup key reflections of 2021
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Enterprises recognised the need to protect themselves against a ransomware-related class action lawsuit, and began preparations for a worst-case scenario.
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Logjam: Log4j exploit attempts continue in globally distributed scans, attacks
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Log4j exploit attempts persist globally, with evidence of scans and attacks, according to Sophos threat researcher Sean Gallagher.
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Gartner explains what security leaders need to know, and do, about Log4j
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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Log4j vulnerability prompts urgent action from security leaders. Gartner's Jonathan Care explains risks and steps to take.
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Future of trust: Security compliance automation investment set to increase
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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80% of APEJ organisations will boost investment in security compliance automation by 15% to meet global regulations, says IDC report.
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A new tool to help the MSP community combat Log4j
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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Datto is encouraging all MSPs to download a free script developed and made available on GitHub for any Remote Monitoring and Management solution.
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1 in 10 servers and web apps vulnerable to Log4Shell
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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Only 70% of organizations have scanned for the Log4Shell vulnerability, leaving 10% of assessed assets vulnerable, warns cybersecurity firm Tenable.
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The British Council falls victim to two successful ransomware attacks
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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The British Council has admitted to falling victim to two successful ransomware attacks, resulting in 12 days of downtime over five years.
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ThycoticCentrify expands service account governance to multi-cloud environments
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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Cloud-based service accounts can easily become a security risk if not managed correctly and with the right tools.