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'New year, new threats' warns cybersecurity CTO in UK
Data Protection

'New year, new threats' warns cybersecurity CTO in UK

As holiday season cyber threats increase, CTO of Espria, Dave Adamson, highlights the crucial need for businesses to tighten security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Cybersecurity alert for UK businesses on Safer Internet Day
Malware

Cybersecurity alert for UK businesses on Safer Internet Day

On Safer Internet Day, Evolve Business Group underscores the importance of robust online security for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
SME resellers foresee a brighter year amidst rising cyber threats
Ransomware

SME resellers foresee a brighter year amidst rising cyber threats

After a tough year, UK security SME resellers anticipate a brighter future, confidently preparing to help businesses protect their networks and data from escalating cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Assured Data Protection appoints Paul Dix as new CFO
Disaster Recovery

Assured Data Protection appoints Paul Dix as new CFO

Assured Data Protection appoints seasoned finance professional Paul Dix as its CFO, reinforcing their growth strategy amid an increased demand for cloud data protection solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report
Ransomware

AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report

Acronis' H2 2023 Cyberthreats Report reveals a disturbing 222% rise in email attacks with AI-enhanced phishing impacting over 90% of organisations worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
Cohesity & Veritas combine to form new AI data security titan
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cohesity & Veritas combine to form new AI data security titan

Cohesity and Veritas Data Protection Business are set to merge, ushering in a new leader in AI-powered data security and management, under CEO Sanjay Poonen, with revenues estimated at $1.6 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024
EduTech

Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024

Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Darktrace says Cyber threats shifting towards as-a-service tools
Malware

Darktrace says Cyber threats shifting towards as-a-service tools

Cybersecurity firm Darktrace reports a major shift in cybercrime, with increasing reliance on 'as-a-service' tools like Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service,.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
BeyondTrust reports substantial growth & ongoing innovation in 2023
Hyperscale

BeyondTrust reports substantial growth & ongoing innovation in 2023

BeyondTrust reports notable growth in 2023, with over 80% recurring revenue and approximately 40% subscription ARR growth, bolstered by industry-leading customer satisfaction and retention rates.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Rapid7 launches Managed Digital Risk Protection service
Disaster Recovery

Rapid7 launches Managed Digital Risk Protection service

Rapid7, renowned for risk and threat detection, introduces Managed Digital Risk Protection service to proactively neutralise cyber threats.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
SentinelOne acquires PingSafe, redefining cloud security in AI era
Storage

SentinelOne acquires PingSafe, redefining cloud security in AI era

AI-powered security leader, SentinelOne, acquires cloud-native application protection firm PingSafe, marking a critical shift in cloud security dynamics.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Australian firms urged to boost defences ahead of Safer Internet Day
Data Protection

Australian firms urged to boost defences ahead of Safer Internet Day

Ahead of Safer Internet Day, businesses in Australia are urged to fortify their cyber defences as reports reveal record levels of cyber threats, scams and data breaches in 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Exposure management: a strategic ally in essential eight cybersecurity resilience
Ransomware

Exposure management: a strategic ally in essential eight cybersecurity resilience

In response to the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, the Australian Signals Directorate has revised its Essential Eight Maturity Model (E8MM), incorporating exposure management to proactively identify and prioritise risks, aiding businesses in effectively defending against cyber attacks.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Deepfake threat to face biometrics prompts enterprise doubt by 2026
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Deepfake threat to face biometrics prompts enterprise doubt by 2026

By 2026, due to the increase in AI-driven deepfake attacks, 30% of businesses will question the authenticity of identity verification, says analyst firm, Gartner.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
AppOmni expands to Sydney with new data centre amid rising APAC demand
Hyperscale

AppOmni expands to Sydney with new data centre amid rising APAC demand

SaaS security firm, AppOmni, addresses growing APAC demand for advanced security measures with a new Sydney data centre, hosted by Google Cloud Platform aiming to meet Australia's data sovereignty regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
SentinelOne boosts AI-powered threat-hunting with new WatchTower features
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SentinelOne boosts AI-powered threat-hunting with new WatchTower features

SentinelOne boosts its AI-enabled WatchTower threat-hunting services with new features, helping businesses combat increasingly complex cyber attacks with machine speed effectiveness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Fortinet report reveals cyber threats & defence gaps in Asia Pacific
Malware

Fortinet report reveals cyber threats & defence gaps in Asia Pacific

Ransomware and phishing top cybersecurity concerns in Singapore, says Fortinet study. Increased remote working amplifies insider threats, with insufficient resource allocation also noted as a major hurdle.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024