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Multi-carrier connectivity: The game changer for financial institutions
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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In an era of increasing connectivity demands, financial institutions are turning to multi-carrier strategies to safeguard against costly network failures.
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Apple's removal of UK iCloud feature raises privacy fears
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Apple's removal of the Advanced Data Protection feature from iCloud for UK users raises alarm over data security and privacy, with grave implications for the UK.
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Opportunities rise for UK firms in Northeast Asia's cyber market
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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UK tech firms are seizing opportunities in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan's booming cybersecurity markets, projected to reach GBP £6.2 billion by 2027.
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DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.
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Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
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Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.
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Sophos & Pax8 join forces to bolster MSP cybersecurity
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A strategic partnership between Sophos and Pax8 will enhance the cybersecurity offerings for over 40,000 Managed Service Providers, streamlining solution management.
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Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.
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Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.
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New metric introduced to measure value of cybersecurity
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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A report by HackerOne reveals security leaders' doubts over traditional ROI metrics, introducing Return on Mitigation to better assess cybersecurity investments.
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Regulated sectors pivot from detection to prevention focus
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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A new report by Everfox reveals a major shift towards preventative cybersecurity strategies in US and UK regulated sectors, with 97% of organisations facing cyber incidents.
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BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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BlackFog has launched its groundbreaking anti-data exfiltration solution for macOS, aiming to protect against the rising tides of ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats.
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Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.
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Singapore reports record cyberattacks in Southeast Asia 2024
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky's report reveals Singapore faced over 21 million cyberattacks in 2024, ranking it 8th globally as a source of digital threats in Southeast Asia.
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Kaspersky report reveals disparity in IT security staffing
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky's 2024 report reveals stark contrasts in IT security staffing, with SMBs employing 33% security personnel versus 22% in larger firms, highlighting resource challenges.
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AI-enhanced security tools unveiled by Check Point Software
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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Check Point Software Technologies has introduced AI-powered security upgrades to combat a surge in cyberattacks across the Asia-Pacific region, averaging 2,915 weekly attacks.
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Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.
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N-able aids Ventnor in thwarting police cyberattack
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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N-able's Managed Detection and Response solution has successfully thwarted a cyberattack on Ventnor City's Police Department, highlighting the urgent need for robust security.
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Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.
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Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Australian organisations are grappling with complexity in cyber security, as 70% feel AI is outpacing their defenses amid rising AI-generated threats.