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CrowdStrike outage highlights tech flaws: experts demand better cybersecurity

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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The recent CrowdStrike outage, affecting 8.5 million devices globally, has raised urgent calls for improved cybersecurity measures and rigorous software testing.
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Acronis True Image returns with enhanced cybersecurity features

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Acronis reintroduces True Image with superior cybersecurity, tackling modern threats and offering an all-in-one backup solution for home users.
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Aon & SentinelOne team up to battle cyber threats

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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Global cost of cyber breaches may hit USD $23.84 billion by 2027, prompting Aon and SentinelOne to form a strategic alliance, enhancing cyber insurance processes.
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Small UK businesses face cyber security challenges & solutions

Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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UK firms reported 2.39 million cybercrimes in 2023, with small businesses facing unique challenges. Markel Direct's Rob Rees outlines key strategies for protection.
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Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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Nearly all companies with cyber insurance have bolstered cybersecurity to meet policy terms, yet recovery costs from attacks, averaging USD $2.73 million, outstrip coverage.
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Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.
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UK IT leaders express dissatisfaction with cyber insurance options

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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A Coalition study reveals 87.6% of UK's mid-sized business IT leaders have faced cyber-attacks, voicing concerns about current insurance offerings' efficacy.
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AttackIQ and Trium Cyber partner to grow security solutions

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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AttackIQ has partnered with Trium Cyber to provide policyholders with AttackIQ Flex, aiming to boost cybersecurity maturity and mitigate risks.
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CrowdStrike launches Falcon for Insurability to aid cyber insurers

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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CrowdStrike's new Falcon for Insurability initiative aims to lower underwriting risks for cyber insurers and enhance organisations' cyber resilience using AI-powered defences.
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Survey reveals gaps in IT security training across firms

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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A survey by Hornetsecurity shows 26% of organisations lack IT security training, urging better preparedness against rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee offering tenfold reimbursements

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Cybersecurity firm BforeAI launches PreCrime Guarantee, pledging up to ten times reimbursement of service contracts if their AI fails to prevent a cyberattack.
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MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.
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Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Arctic Wolf's Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.
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Arctic Wolf introduces Cyber Resilience Assessment tool

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Security operations firm, Arctic Wolf rolls out Cyber Resilience Assessment tool to strengthen companies' cybersecurity profiles and insurability by aligning them to industry-standard frameworks.
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CYFOR Group announces new CTO & Head of Incident Response

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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CYFOR Group bolsters its growth plan with the appointments of Andrew Frowen as CTO and William Poole as Head of Incident Response.
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Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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97% of UK firms face ongoing supply chain cyber threats, enduring negative impacts in the past year, reveals BlueVoyant.
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Australian business increasingly seek cybersecurity services

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Tesserent reports a notable rise in demand for services from Australian company directors and boards.
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UK government departments show apathy towards cyber insurance

Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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Most UK government departments display a worrying disregard for cyber insurance, ignoring potential financial and data risks.
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75% of critical infrastructure sectors faced ransomware attacks, reveals Claroty

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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Research by cybersecurity firm Claroty reveals 75% of critical infrastructure sectors experienced ransomware attacks in the past year.
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2024 set to bring uncertainty when it comes to cybersecurity

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Darren Humphries, Acora's CISO, discusses cybersecurity challenges in 2024, spotlighting AI threats and strategies.