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Phishing URLs grew by 640% last year - report

Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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Phishing attempts have increased by 640% and malware targeting Windows 7 has risen by 125%, according to a new report by OpenText.
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IBM report projects evolution of phishing, ransomware and spoof tech

Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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IBM's latest report reveals that cybercriminals are evolving, employing phishing, ransomware, and spoofing tactics. Recycled credentials pose growing threats.
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Refinitiv announces new market database powered by Google Cloud

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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Refinitiv launches its Tick History dataset on Google Cloud, leveraging BigQuery's machine learning to enhance data access and trading model development.
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Any internet user can order cyber attack for less than $20 - study

Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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A study by DE-CIX and global researchers reveals any internet user can order a cyber attack for less than USD $20, raising concerns on DDoS resilience.
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Redscan recognised with CREST accreditation for SOC

Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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Redscan has received accreditation from CREST for its Security Operations Centre (SOC), confirming its place among top security providers.
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Mimecast acquires brand exploitation prevention startup

Wed, 15th Jan 2020
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The acquisition of the Israeli Segasec extends Mimecast's capabilities to protect against brand exploits used to steal money and data.
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BitSight enhances fourth-party risk management solution

Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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BitSight boosts tool to unveil cyber risks within supply chains, aiding firms in tackling fourth-party threats.
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Group-IB ensures Singapore's cyber resilience

Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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Ngee An Polytechnic, the Institute of Technical Education, and the Global Resilience Foundation coming on board to support the mission.
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Gartner names SAI Global as IT Vendor Risk Management leader

Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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SAI Global feels the Gartner report confirms a competitive market with demand growing for cloud-first software solutions.
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Philippines becoming key location for ICT investment

Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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The Philippines is emerging as a hotspot for ICT investment, with approved foreign investments hitting USD $4.7 billion, marking a 613% surge.
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NZ's global alliances put it at risk for cyber attacks, expert says

Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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New Zealand faces a high risk of cyber attacks due to its membership in the five-eyes alliance, says tech security expert.
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Rubrik enters data governance and disaster recovery orchestration market

Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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Sonar addresses the intensifying risk of data privacy breaches and compliance penalties by applying machine learning to discover sensitive data.
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The threat of disaster leaves many companies worried

Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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Only one third (35%) of organisations have confidence in their disaster recovery (DR) plans, according to new research from Databarracks.
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McAfee: Channel opportunities in cybersecurity-as-a-service

Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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As organisations face a rise in cyber threats yet struggle with manpower, McAfee highlights the booming demand and potential in cybersecurity-as-a-service.
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Financial institutions' websites most frequently attacked – report

Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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New report by Positive Technologies exposes top threats to web apps, with data theft as the prime attack vector.
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Cryptolocker malware and ransomware threats on the rise

Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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Cryptolocker malware and ransomware is increasing at a rapid rate, with these threats rising 167% over the previous quarter.
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Native email security systems inadequate – Mimecast

Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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Mimecast's latest ESRA report reveals native email security systems are falling short, with millions of spam, malware, and phishing emails bypassing defences.
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Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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Australian organisations face a surge in cyberattacks, with security breaches up 18% in 2018, leading to an increased cybersecurity spend of USD $6.9 million.
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Workplace inboxes still plagued by phishing attacks

Fri, 31st May 2019
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Mimecast's State of Email Security report shows a 67% rise in impersonation attacks since 2018. Phishing and ransomware remain major threats.
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Mimecast: Employee training must supplement application security

Wed, 8th May 2019
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Mimecast leverages humour and brief monthly sessions in its novel cybersecurity training to tackle human error.