Data encryption stories - Page 4
Ransomware repeat attacks linked to fragmented security tools
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ransomware
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encryption
Research shows 31% of ransomware victims endured multiple attacks due to fragmented, ineffective security tools, risking severe financial and reputational damage.
OWC Guardian SSD offers touchscreen security & fast transfers
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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mdm
OWC Guardian SSD offers fast USB-C transfer speeds and touchscreen hardware encryption, ensuring secure, convenient data protection for professionals on the move.
ZEST Security adds AWS Service Control Policies to AI cloud platform
Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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encryption
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cloud security
ZEST Security integrates AWS Service Control Policies into its AI platform, enabling faster code-free mitigation of cloud risks and reducing exposure to attacks.
Ransomware threats rise, attackers adopt quadruple extortion
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ransomware attacks are escalating with quadruple extortion tactics that combine data encryption, DDoS, public harassment and regulatory threats in 2025.
Exclusive: How remote working is causing major security gaps
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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phishing
Data breaches surge as remote working exposes security gaps, with nearly half of remote workers knowingly risking corporate data, says Apricorn survey.
UK organisations ramp up encryption to tackle evolving threats
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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encryption
A survey reveals 94% of UK organisations are boosting encryption amidst evolving cyber threats, yet inconsistent application still risks sensitive data exposure.
SUSE launches EU-based support to meet digital sovereignty needs
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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encryption
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open source
SUSE launches EU-based Sovereign Premium Support to help organisations meet digital sovereignty and regulatory needs with localised data control.
Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.
Percona launches free open source encryption for PostgreSQL data
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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storage
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data protection
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encryption
Percona launches pg_tde, a free open source Transparent Data Encryption for PostgreSQL, enabling secure, compliant data storage without licensing fees or vendor lock-in.
AI & cloud security top enterprise concerns amid tool sprawl
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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encryption
Thales' 2025 study reveals AI and cloud security top enterprise concerns as 52% of firms shift budgets amid growing complexity and rising cyber threats.
UK firms pay higher ransoms as recovery costs from attacks rise
Sat, 28th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
UK firms pay higher ransoms amid rising recovery costs from ransomware attacks, with 54% choosing to pay and median payouts at USD $1 million, Sophos reports.
UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
UK firms face rising ransomware recovery costs at USD $2.58m but recover faster, with 59% fully restoring systems within a week, says Sophos report.
EnterpriseDB unveils Postgres AI to boost data sovereignty in EU
Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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encryption
EnterpriseDB launches Postgres AI to help European businesses deploy and control AI with data sovereignty across cloud and on-premise environments.
Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.
VDURA unveils HyperScaleFlow v11.2 to cut AI storage costs
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
VDURA unveils HyperScaleFlow v11.2, featuring V-ScaleFlow tech to slash AI storage costs and speed up data management on Kubernetes clusters.
Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains
Fri, 30th May 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Recent cyberattacks targeting UK retailers and suppliers like M&S and Peter Green Chilled expose critical weaknesses in the nation's retail and supply chains.
Report finds low ECH use but risks from malicious actors grow
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Corrata's report reveals ECH privacy protocol use is rare among enterprise mobiles but exploited by 17% of risky sites, mainly via Cloudflare network.
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Tue, 20th May 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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devops
The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.
MirrorWeb launches Sentinel to cut false compliance alerts by 90%
Tue, 20th May 2025
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encryption
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risk & compliance
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ai
MirrorWeb has launched Sentinel, a platform using AI to cut false compliance alerts by 90%, helping firms tackle rising risks from digital communication tools.
Boomi acquires Thru to enhance secure file transfer platform
Fri, 16th May 2025
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digital transformation
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encryption
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data encryption
Boomi will acquire Thru by June 2025, adding secure managed file transfer to its platform for unified data integration and stringent compliance needs.