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Check Point to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity for threat exposure

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Check Point is set to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, enhancing its Infinity Platform with automated, pre-emptive threat exposure and mitigation across multi-vendor environments.
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Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.
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Exclusive: CyXcel urges UK firms to rethink supply chain risk

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cybercriminals target suppliers over UK firms, exploiting supply chain weaknesses as many companies remain dangerously unprepared, warns CyXcel's Ngaire Guzzetti.
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Organisations ramp up AI tool blocks to counter shadow AI risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Organisations are increasingly blocking access to generative AI tools, with DNSFilter halting over 60 million AI queries in March to curb shadow AI risks.
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Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test

Mon, 19th May 2025
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security has achieved 100% tamper protection in AV-Comparatives' April 2025 test, proving its unrivalled resilience on Windows 11 systems.
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Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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The Cloud Security Alliance's 2025 report reveals repeated cloud security failures, urging firms to bolster identity controls and shared defence measures.
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Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.
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Silent Push unveils enhanced threat intelligence with Feed Scanner

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Silent Push launches upgraded Threat Intelligence Management with Feed Scanner interface to boost enterprises' early cyber threat detection and response.
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Password security evolves as regulations & threats intensify

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Organisations must advance password security with AI-driven methods and blockchain tech to meet tougher regulations and combat sophisticated cyber threats.
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ETSI sets global baseline for AI cyber security with new standard

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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ETSI has launched a new technical specification to bolster cybersecurity for AI systems, setting standards to protect users and guide global AI security practices.
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Rapid7 launches Intelligence Hub to streamline threat response

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Rapid7 launches Intelligence Hub, a curated threat intelligence platform designed to help security teams prioritise and respond to alerts efficiently within existing workflows.
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Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.
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Expel expands MDR platform to boost email threat detection

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Expel expands its managed detection and response service to tackle email threats, integrating with Proofpoint, Abnormal Security, and Sublime Security.
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Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
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Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.
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Exclusive: Why every day should be World Backup Day

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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As World Backup Day concludes, cybersecurity expert Sean Deuby stresses the importance of daily data protection practices to stave off severe business disruptions.
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How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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Elastic Security Labs has unveiled SHELBY, a sophisticated malware family linked to phishing attacks against an Iraqi telecom firm, raising security alarms.
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Cybersecurity threats in healthcare sector risk patient safety

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Trustwave warns that the increasing digitalisation of healthcare exposes critical vulnerabilities that could threaten patient lives, as detailed in new reports.
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February 2025 reports record spike in ransomware attacks

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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A recent Bitdefender report reveals February 2025 as the worst month for ransomware, with victims rising 126% to 962, including a notable impact on Australia.