UK Stories

European security spend boosts in face of ransomware attacks

IDC has released new research showing that the current geopolitical situation is driving Europe's increased security spend.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023

Global Stories

EduTech

A sharp increase in cyberattacks on IoT devices: Check Point

The first two months of 2023 have seen a 41% increase in the average number of weekly attacks per organisation targeting IoT devices compared to 2022.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Apr 2023

EduTech

Cloud important to 96% of channel partners strategy - Akamai

The results are based on a survey of 386 respondents across ANZ, Japan, China, India, Singapore, and South Korea.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023

DevOps

Rising demand for security in software development

Key trends are the prioritisation of security and governance and the emergence of AI in software development and security workflows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023

Cybersecurity

Akamai acquires Neosec, steps into emerging category of API security

Akamai Technologies has agreed to acquire API security platform Neosec, bolstering its visibility of the growing API threat landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023

Malware

Businesses must remain diligent and enhance cybersecurity posture

Businesses urged to enhance cybersecurity as Mandiant's M-Trends 2023 report highlights evolving threat landscape and rising cyber espionage.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2023

Malware

Cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks up by 40% - report

In 2022 the number of cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks prevented by Kaspersky anti-phishing systems increased by 40% compared to the previous year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2023

Firewalls

Fortinet expands Network Security Expert certification program

Fortinet has announced updates to its flagship NSE certification program to further help advance cybersecurity skill sets and address the talent shortage.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2023

EduTech

Akamai invests heavily in cloud computing following new research

Akamai survey reveals varying levels of investment in cloud computing among businesses in Asia-Pacific, but overall acknowledgement of its importance.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2023

Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm announces latest quarterly innovation releases

LogRhythm reaffirms commitment to cybersecurity with fourth consecutive quarterly release of innovation, offering enhanced threat detection capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2023

Malware

Proofpoint opens Australia data centres for data protection

With this investment, Proofpoint customers in Australia are better equipped to comply with local data sovereignty regulations.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Threats surge as cybersecurity budgets are slashed

In the face of economic turmoil, businesses are confronting the dual challenge of declining or stagnating cybersecurity budgets and escalating threats.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023

Phishing

Social engineering a profitable business for hackers

Widespread accessibility to generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, means that email scams are more convincing than ever before.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023

Supply Chain

Cybersecurity increasingly important for MSPs - report

ConnectWise, the software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), has announced the findings of its annual MSP Threat Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2023

Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm unveils new capabilities in its security portfolio

LogRhythm enriches the security analyst experience with a streamlined collection of log sources, new analytics capabilities, and unlimited upgrade services.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023

Cybersecurity

Disconnect between confidence in cyber resilience and capabilities

Some 82% of cyber leaders agree they could have mitigated some to all of the damage of their most significant cyber incident if they were better prepared.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2023