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Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Today
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
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Teleperformance launches Cloud Campus for remote security
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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business continuity
With cyber attacks hitting Australian firms every six minutes, Teleperformance unveils Cloud Campus to bolster data security for remote workforces.
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Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
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A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.
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Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
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data protection
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.
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Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.
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Logpoint & Netheimur team up to enhance Icelandic security
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Logpoint has partnered with Icelandic firm Netheimur to bolster cybersecurity in Iceland, introducing its SIEM system for enhanced threat detection across sectors.
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Check Point's Infinity Platform excels in new security tests
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malware
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cloud security
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casb
Check Point Software's Infinity Platform has been recognised for its exceptional security efficacy, achieving a 99.9% malware block rate in Miercom's 2025 benchmark report.
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UK financial firms hit by rising supply chain cyber attacks
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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brexit
New research shows that 58% of large UK financial services firms faced third-party supply chain attacks in 2024, with nearly a quarter seeing multiple incidents.
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SafeBreach launches new exposure validation platform
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ransomware
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devops
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apm
SafeBreach has launched its innovative exposure validation platform, designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity through insights and proactive risk management.
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Samsung introduces quantum-proof tech in Galaxy S25 phones
This month
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data protection
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cloud security
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quantum computing
Samsung Electronics is introducing post-quantum cryptography in its upcoming Galaxy S25 series, aiming to bolster mobile security against quantum computing threats.
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Dismantling security councils exposes cyber vulnerabilities
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uc
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cybersecurity
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telco
The recent federal decision to dismantle key security councils has triggered alarms about national cyber vulnerabilities and critical infrastructure protection.
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Kynd urges financial firms to boost cyber resilience
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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business continuity
KYND, a London-based insurtech firm, urges the financial services to enhance long-term cyber resilience as the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act takes effect.
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EasyDMARC partners with GuidePoint for email security boost
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
As the PCI DSS V4.0 compliance deadline nears, EasyDMARC partners with GuidePoint Security to enhance email security against rising phishing threats.
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Semperis achieves ARR milestone with USD $100 million mark
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Semperis has surpassed USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue, a remarkable feat achieved by fewer than 1 in 1,000 venture-backed software firms.
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Public IP faces 2,266 attacks in Spitfire honeypot test
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A recent honeypot experiment by Spitfire Network Services reveals a staggering 2,266 cyber attacks on a public IP within just one hour, highlighting severe security risks.
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Barracuda enhances email protection against cyber threats
Last month
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firewalls
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data protection
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phishing
Barracuda has unveiled major upgrades to its Email Protection service, enhancing security measures and deployment options to better combat evolving cyber threats.
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UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
A report by Illumio reveals that 73% of UK organisations hesitate to report ransomware incidents, citing fears of exposure and financial repercussions.
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UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.
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BlueVoyant appoints Montoya & Dalvi for key roles
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saas
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hyperscale
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cloud security
BlueVoyant has appointed Michael Montoya as Chief Operating Officer and Deepak Dalvi as head of SaaS product and AI strategy to drive innovation.
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CrowdStrike wins third AAA Award for ransomware defence
Last month
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
CrowdStrike's Falcon platform has triumphed in the 2024 SE Labs Ransomware Test, securing a third consecutive AAA Award for its exceptional security performance.