Barracuda Networks stories
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Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks
5 days ago
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Cybercriminals are leveraging legitimate URL protection services to disguise phishing attacks, targeting hundreds of companies, reports Barracuda Networks.
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Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Last week
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Barracuda Networks reveals cybercriminals are exploiting URL protection services to embed malicious code in phishing emails, deceiving recipients into clicking harmful links.
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Barracuda Networks report shows rise in email cyber threats
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Barracuda Networks’ Email Threats and Trends, Vol. 1 report reveals an alarming rise in sophisticated email-based cyber threats, driven by advancing AI, with BEC attacks now comprising over 10% of all social engineering threats.
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks
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Geoff Waters has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks, aiming to boost global sales, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Australian MSPs leverage AI & marketplaces amid new demands
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Amid rising customer demands, Australian MSPs are turning to AI and cloud marketplaces for solutions, but many face challenges in AI expertise and regulatory compliance.
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Singapore MSPs moving towards AI but face knowledge gaps
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A Barracuda Networks report reveals significant shifts in Singapore's MSP sector, with rising AI use and cloud marketplaces amid concerns over AI competence.
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Barracuda launches AI assistant to boost partner productivity
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Barracuda Networks has launched an AI assistant in its Partner Portal, boosting search and enablement capabilities for partners with real-time responses.
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Too much of a good thing? How security sprawl can weaken defences
Fri, 17th May 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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Security sprawl from using too many vendors can weaken defences and create management challenges, even for small businesses. Here's how to streamline.
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Barracuda Networks enhances AI email protection for M365 users
Thu, 16th May 2024
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email security
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Barracuda Networks boosts its Email Protection platform with enhanced AI, blocking 70% more BEC attacks for Microsoft 365 users and saving IT resources.
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Neal Bradbury named Chief Product Officer at Barracuda Networks
Wed, 8th May 2024
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data protection
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Barracuda Networks taps nine-year veteran Neal Bradbury as Chief Product Officer, strengthening its cybersecurity platform development with his comprehensive industry knowledge and customer-focused approach.
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The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Virtual Network Computing (VNC) was the most targeted remote desktop tool in the past year, clouds over a new Barracuda data report.
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Barracuda report explores challenges in managing cyber risks
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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Barracuda Networks' new report reveals business struggles in tackling cyber risk, with less than half of respondents confident in their risk management capabilities.
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How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
Cyberattack case studies from global XDR service provider Barracuda demonstrate the dangers of incomplete digital security.
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Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Japanese SMBs express optimism about AI's potential to improve operational efficiency, according to Barracuda Networks.
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How attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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New forms of cyber risks emerge as attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation, endangering the integrity of trusted systems and customer interactions.
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Exclusive: Barracuda's insights for World Backup Day
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Ahead of World Backup Day, Barracuda's Matt Caffrey discusses the vital role of data backup, ever-growing cybersecurity threats and significance of immutable backups in an exclusive.
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Data tampering is an underrated threat — get your backup ready
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Data tampering's growing threat in the era of AI underscores the essential role of immutable backups in protecting business data.
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Five ways AI is already strengthening cyber-defences
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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While attackers leverage AI for phishing and automated attacks, it also bolsters defenders' toolkit with enhanced threat detection, email security, training, response, and application security.
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IWD 2024: Championing female talent in cybersecurity & information technology
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day, industry leaders emphasise the growth and importance of female talent in the tech and cybersecurity sectors, advocating for equity and recognition of diversity.
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Barracuda Networks enhances partner program to boost channel profitability
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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Barracuda Networks boosts partner profitability with enhanced rewards in the revamped Barracuda Partner Success Program, improving technical capabilities and adding new certification courses.