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Cybersecurity partnership formed between ESET and Red Piranha
Thu, 4th May 2023
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The partnership between the two cybersecurity experts will streamline the process of integrating cybersecurity systems.
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Zero-day in Microsoft Windows used in Nokoyawa ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th Apr 2023
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It is very important for businesses to download the latest patch from Microsoft as soon as possible, and use other methods of protection.
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8.4% CAGR for DNS security market between 2023 and 2033: FMI
Tue, 21st Mar 2023
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According to Future Market Insights, the demand registered in the DNS security market will increase at a noteworthy CAGR of around 8.4% from 2023-2033.
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Kaspersky report reveals growing demand on MSSPs for security functions
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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The latest Kaspersky IT Security Economics Report revealed a growing demand among enterprises in SEA for outsourcing specific and key cybersecurity functions.
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Gartner names Barracuda as Visionary in Magic Quadrant
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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firewalls
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Gartner assessed 17 different vendors in the process, determining the most suitable vendors for cloud firewalls and firewall-as-a-service offerings.
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Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.
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Kaspersky researchers reveal worrying development of APT BlueNoroff
Wed, 4th Jan 2023
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Kaspersky researchers have discovered that the advanced persistent threat actor BlueNoroff recently added sophisticated new malware strains to its arsenal.
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Kaspersky predicts shifts in threat landscape to industrial control systems in 2023
Fri, 25th Nov 2022
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Kaspersky predicts a shift in advanced persistent threat (APT) activity against industrial organisations and OT systems in new industries and locations.
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Customer records compromised in 29% of NZ orgs - Trend Micro
Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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Nearly a third of New Zealand firms have had customer records compromised multiple times in the past year, according to a report from Trend Micro.
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Ransomware activity doubles in transportation, shipping
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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The telecom industry ranks globally as the most impacted by ransomware, followed by transportation and shipping.
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Building on the ‘Essential Eight’ with a people-centric approach to cybersecurity
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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Organisations often combat threats by placing too much emphasis on technology alone and too little emphasis on people and their behaviour.
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FortiGuard predicts rise in advanced threat methods
Tue, 8th Nov 2022
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New research predicts the convergence of advanced persistent threat methods with cybercrime, enabling a new wave of destructive attacks at scale.
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Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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The partnership enables the integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp's new range of Future Workplace A3 multifunction printers.
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Securonix appoints Ajay Biyani as Vice President
Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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Securonix appoints Ajay Biyani as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan, with plans to expand the company's footprint and double revenue growth by 2024.
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Secureworks introduces XDR platform as ransomware escalates
Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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Secureworks is bringing its Taegis cybersecurity platform to Japan to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity defenses and reduce cyber risk.
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Kaspersky uncovers details about active cyber-espionage campaign
Tue, 13th Sep 2022
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Nearly 10 years since experts unmasked an active cyber-espionage campaign, the state-sponsored group continues to show prolific updating of tactics.
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APAC accounts for 1/4 of global malicious emails in 2022
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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There are three main factors which cause the bulk of spam emails targeting APAC: population, high adoption of e-services, and pandemic lockdowns.
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Kaspersky uncovers new attacks by advanced persistent threat group
Mon, 15th Aug 2022
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The attacks involved modifications of the well-known malware, DTrack, as well as the use of a brand-new Maui ransomware.
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Nozomi Networks Labs identifies impacts on 2022 threat landscape
Thu, 4th Aug 2022
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Nozomi Networks' latest research reveals wiper malware, IoT botnet activity, and the Russia/Ukraine war as key threats in 2022.
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Majority of execs in SEA anticipate ransomware attacks
Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
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Kaspersky's study uncovers that more than half believe a ransomware attack against their business is too small to worry about.