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Critical zero-day vulnerability in D-Link routers exposes thousands
Cybersecurity

Critical zero-day vulnerability in D-Link routers exposes thousands

Ensign InfoSecurity reveals a zero-day vulnerability in D-Link DIR-822 routers, putting users at risk of cyber attacks including data theft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

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Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches
Data Protection

Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches

Recent data breaches at the BBC Pension Scheme and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting cybersecurity experts to issue warnings about the potential misuse of stolen information.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
DTEX Systems enhances platform to mitigate AI-related risks
Data Science

DTEX Systems enhances platform to mitigate AI-related risks

DTEX Systems boosts its DTEX InTERCEPT platform to curb insider threats from generative AI tools like ChatGPT, tackling risks of data leaks and IP theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report
Unified Communications

Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report

DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Radware unveils latest version of AI-based Bot Manager
Firewalls

Radware unveils latest version of AI-based Bot Manager

Cybersecurity firm Radware introduces a new Bot Manager to proactively mitigate advanced bot attacks whilst ensuring genuine user experience.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Qrypt to provide quantum-secure encryption for Nvidia's platform
Virtualisation

Qrypt to provide quantum-secure encryption for Nvidia's platform

Encryption start-up Qrypt is set to provide quantum-secure encryption for NVIDIA's BlueField-3 DPU network platform to bolster defenses against quantum computing threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs
Firewalls

Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs

Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Check Point Software launches new SaaS security tool
Cloud Access Security Broker

Check Point Software launches new SaaS security tool

Check Point Software launches Harmony SaaS, an innovative tool designed seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
New Barracuda threat report reveals web apps exploitation methods
Firewalls

New Barracuda threat report reveals web apps exploitation methods

The Threat Spotlight report by Barracuda Networks reveals a surge in cyberattacks exploiting web application security gaps, with over 18 billion attacks mitigated in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Google Cloud's 2024 report highlights key cyber threats & defences
Ransomware

Google Cloud's 2024 report highlights key cyber threats & defences

Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons Report identifies credential misuse, cryptomining, ransomware, and data theft as the key cloud-related threats, citing the need for stringent defensive strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
'ResumeLooters' cyber-attack disrupts 65 companies across Asia-Pacific
DevOps

'ResumeLooters' cyber-attack disrupts 65 companies across Asia-Pacific

'ResumeLooters' cybercrime campaign compromises 65 businesses in Asia-Pacific, exploiting weaknesses in job search and retail sites to steal and sell personal data of over 2 million individuals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Checkmarx reveals top cyberattack trends in January
Application Security

Checkmarx reveals top cyberattack trends in January

Checkmarx reveals top January trends in supply chain cyberattacks, showing a rise in data theft, deceptive typosquatting, and malware injections.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Integrity360 expands Microsoft security services across Europe
Ransomware

Integrity360 expands Microsoft security services across Europe

Cybersecurity firm Integrity360 bolsters its Microsoft security services across Europe, catering to 75% of businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

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Converging identity management and fraud prevention for optimal security
Ransomware

Converging identity management and fraud prevention for optimal security

As AI-enhanced scams become more sophisticated, Australians lost AUD $2.74 billion to scams in 2023. Experts advocate integrating identity management with fraud prevention to bolster security.

By Vivienne Horsfall • 4 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Infosecurity Europe 2024 report highlights growing cyber threats
Ransomware

Infosecurity Europe 2024 report highlights growing cyber threats

Infosecurity Europe unveils its 2024 Cybersecurity Trends report, showing ransomware and AI-driven attacks are pushing 40% of firms to boost cyber defence investments.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Rising data breaches underscore importance of World Backup Day
Data Protection

Rising data breaches underscore importance of World Backup Day

As data breaches surge by 19% in 2023, World Backup Day urges personal and enterprise level data protection, with Cloudera's VP Keir Garrett emphasising disaster recovery measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row

UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024