Threat intelligence stories - Page 26
Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cyberark
Industry leaders urge greater support and inclusion of women in cybersecurity to boost diversity, innovation, and career opportunities ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Oyster Backdoor malware, disguised as WinSCP and PuTTY, targets healthcare IT professionals to enable ransomware operations like Rhysida, warns BlueVoyant.
Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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socs
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ai
Jen Easterly, former US cybersecurity chief, joins Huntress advisory board as firm expands with USD $1.5bn valuation and boosts AI cyber defence services.
Zscaler, CrowdStrike & Red Canary boost AI-powered security
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
Zscaler, CrowdStrike and Red Canary have expanded their partnership to offer AI-powered, integrated security solutions enhancing threat detection and response.
New DripDropper malware exploits then patches Linux cloud flaw
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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ransomware
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devops
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cloud security
New DripDropper malware exploits then patches a Linux cloud flaw, securing exclusive access to servers via Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability CVE-2023-46604.
Google Cloud unveils advanced AI security tools & SOC updates
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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cloud security
Google Cloud launches new AI security tools and SOC updates to protect enterprises against AI threats and enhance threat detection efficiency.
Jen Easterly joins Huntress Strategic Advisory Board for AI focus
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
Jen Easterly, ex-CISA Director, joins Huntress' Strategic Advisory Board to enhance AI-led cybersecurity as the firm advances its USD $1.5 billion growth.
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
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cybersecurity
Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.
SOCRadar unveils AI-driven platform for automated threat detection
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
SOCRadar launches Agentic Threat Intelligence, an AI-powered platform automating detection and response to cyber threats with customisable AI agents.
Google Cloud warns backup systems face rising cyber threats
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Google Cloud's new report warns rising cyber threats target backup systems, with nearly half of cloud attacks exploiting weak credentials and misconfigurations.
LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to create largest managed security firm
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
LevelBlue has acquired Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security firm with enhanced AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities.
Group-IB & Infraforce unite to boost DACH cyber services
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Group-IB partners with Infraforce to enhance cybersecurity services for midmarket and enterprise firms in Germany and the wider DACH region.
Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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pam
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security to protect human, AI, and machine identities across hybrid IT, tackling rising credential theft attacks.
Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.
Elastic launches EASE to boost security with AI-powered SOC tools
Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Elastic unveils EASE, an AI-powered tool integrating with current security systems to enhance threat detection and investigation without full system migration.
WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies
Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
WiseBee has raised USD $2.5 million to enhance its AI-driven cyber defence platform, targeting mid-sized firms across Europe and the US.
Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk
Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Black Kite has launched its Adversary Susceptibility Index to help firms spot which suppliers are most exposed to specific cyber threat actors, enhancing risk management.
Malware complexity soars 127% as older defences miss threats
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Malware complexity has surged 127% as legacy defences miss threats, revealing one in fourteen 'safe' files was actually malicious, OPSWAT reports.
Gurucul launches AI-SOC Analyst to transform cybersecurity centres
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Gurucul launches AI-SOC Analyst to cut alert triage time by 83%, enhancing cybersecurity centres with AI-powered automation and human-led insight.