Threat Landscape stories - Page 46

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to overhaul their defence strategies, according to Fortinet's Global Threat Landscape Report.

Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) must be integrated into the security platform for effective protection, says Fortinet distributor Wavelink.

94% of Australian tech executives have noticed a surge in cyber-attacks in the past year, prompting increased investment in cybersecurity.

Okta, CrowdStrike, Netskope, and Proofpoint have unveiled a joint zero trust security strategy, crucial for secure digital and remote working environments.

Remote workers' habits are jeopardising corporate security, says CyberArk study; password reuse and insecure BYOD devices are key culprits.

Cybercriminals have switched to eCommerce platforms and communication using Discord for greater anonymity, according to new research from Trend Micro.

The Endpoint Security solution has received several enhancements, including the availability of several new modules for protection, investigation and response.

FireEye launches Cloudvisory, a new multicloud security control centre offering centralised visibility, continuous compliance, and advanced threat detection.

Cybercriminals are exploiting COVID-19 fears, with 80% of threats weaponising the pandemic, says a Proofpoint report, noting 500,000 malicious messages.

Once the integration is complete, customers and partners will have access to a security platform that bridges the network and user perimeter.

Mistrust in artificial intelligence prevails as a WhiteHat Security report reveals nearly 60% of cybersecurity professionals favour human-verified results.

In the absence of skilled talent to employ in-house, organisations are increasingly steering towards adopting managed cybersecurity services.

According to the report, Zscaler customers are generating more than 1 billion IoT transactions per month in the Zscaler cloud.

Malwarebytes has enhanced its Nebula cloud platform for enterprises with advanced features, and introduced an MSP partner programme and operations console.

Trend Micro discovered a 10% increase in ransomware detections, despite a 57% decrease in the number of new ransomware families.

HP collaborates with Buyers Lab's new security program, gaining top seals for device security, aiming to elevate printer industry standards against cybercrime.

Nation-state backed threat actor groups are evolving and sophisticated attack toolsets are increasing, according to the BlackBerry 2020 Threat Report.

The Telco Security Alliance, consisting of AT-T, Singtel, and Telefónica, is collaborating to enhance threat detection capabilities through shared intelligence.

Check Point Research's 2020 Cyber Security Report reveals rising threats such as cryptominers, botnets, and targeted ransomware against global organisations.

At least 174 municipal institutions, with more than 3,000 subset organisations, have been targeted by ransomware during the last year.