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XM Cyber picks NextGen Group as first APAC distributor

XM Cyber, a hybrid cloud security company, has entered a new partnership with NextGen, its first value-added distributor (VAD) in Asia Pacific.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hospitality sector facing distinct security challenges

Trustwave releases research on cybersecurity risks faced by the hospitality sector, including specific threats and mitigation strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2023

Firewalls

Fortinet report highlights decline in ransomware detection

FortiGuard Labs observed a decline in organisations detecting ransomware, significant activity among APT groups, a shift in MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and more.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023

Risk & Compliance

Armis uncovers riskiest connected assets and blind spots

Armis has released research on the riskiest connected assets facing global businesses, highlighting the need for comprehensive security strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023

Malware

Malspam attacks up, new sectors targeted – report

VIPRE Security Group reveals that phishing emails with malicious links increased by 30% in Q2 2023, with IT firms becoming the most targeted sector.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023

Firewalls

Volume of targeted ransomware attacks continue to rise

Organisations are detecting a decline in ransomware as the volume and impact of targeted attacks continue to rise.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023

Phishing

Cyber threat risks reach three-year high – Avast

Avast telemetry shows phishing and scams focused on human manipulation account for over 75% of all desktop detections.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023

EduTech

Social engineering biggest threat to online safety - Avast

The Avast Q2 Threat Report found that over 75% of all threat detections on desktops were attributed to scams, phishing, and malvertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023

Firewalls

Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold

Ransomware is at new heights as the frequency of attacks continues to climb with no sign of slowing down, according to Barracuda.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023

Malware

First half of 2023 sees surge in OT & IoT security threats

Malware activity in OT and IoT environments surged and alerts on unwanted applications doubled, targeting healthcare, energy, and manufacturing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023

Ransomware

Ransomware increases 64% in second quarter of 2023

Some 1,378 organisations have been named as victims on ransomware data-leak websites in the second quarter of 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023

Physical Security

Claroty recognised as a Representative Vendor in 2023

Claroty has been recognised as a Representative Vendor in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for CPS Protection Platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023

Ransomware

Ransomware attacks up 221% year-on-year, report finds

June's high levels of activity has been driven by Clop's exploitation of the MOVEit file transfer software vulnerability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023

EduTech

Trustwave uncovers the truth about healthcare sector cybersecurity risks

Trustwave has released comprehensive research shedding light on the distinctive cybersecurity risks encountered by the healthcare sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2023

Malware

Check Point reveals Trojan Qbot most prevalent malware of 2023

Check Point Software Technologies reveals that the Trojan Qbot is the most prevalent malware of 2023, with SpinOk and ransomware also causing concern.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2023