Data encryption stories
UK firms pay higher ransoms as recovery costs from attacks rise
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UK firms pay higher ransoms amid rising recovery costs from ransomware attacks, with 54% choosing to pay and median payouts at USD $1 million, Sophos reports.
UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster
3 days ago
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data protection
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UK firms face rising ransomware recovery costs at USD $2.58m but recover faster, with 59% fully restoring systems within a week, says Sophos report.
EnterpriseDB unveils Postgres AI to boost data sovereignty in EU
Last week
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data analytics
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encryption
EnterpriseDB launches Postgres AI to help European businesses deploy and control AI with data sovereignty across cloud and on-premise environments.
Cohesity & MongoDB expand integration for enterprise data resilience
Last week
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data protection
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encryption
Cohesity and MongoDB have deepened their integration to boost data protection and recovery for large enterprises, enhancing resilience against cyber threats.
Sennheiser unveils web-based AV platform for remote device control
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encryption
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Sennheiser will launch a web-based AV platform in early 2026, enabling remote control and management of devices across multiple sites without software installation.
Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help
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data protection
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encryption
Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.
VDURA unveils HyperScaleFlow v11.2 to cut AI storage costs
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
VDURA unveils HyperScaleFlow v11.2, featuring V-ScaleFlow tech to slash AI storage costs and speed up data management on Kubernetes clusters.
Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches
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Australian organisations face business disruptions when cyber breaches lead to federal crime scene lockdowns, highlighting urgent need for robust data management.
Cyberattacks expose weaknesses in UK retail & supply chains
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Recent cyberattacks targeting UK retailers and suppliers like M&S and Peter Green Chilled expose critical weaknesses in the nation's retail and supply chains.
Does anyone know what a CDP is anymore?
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CDPs, once confused with CRMs, now power data-driven customer experiences across enterprises, adapting to AI, privacy, and complex tech ecosystems.
Report finds low ECH use but risks from malicious actors grow
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network security
Corrata's report reveals ECH privacy protocol use is rare among enterprise mobiles but exploited by 17% of risky sites, mainly via Cloudflare network.
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
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data protection
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The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.
MirrorWeb launches Sentinel to cut false compliance alerts by 90%
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MirrorWeb has launched Sentinel, a platform using AI to cut false compliance alerts by 90%, helping firms tackle rising risks from digital communication tools.
Boomi acquires Thru to enhance secure file transfer platform
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digital transformation
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encryption
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data encryption
Boomi will acquire Thru by June 2025, adding secure managed file transfer to its platform for unified data integration and stringent compliance needs.
Nutanix & Pure Storage team up for flexible virtual workloads
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
Nutanix and Pure Storage partner to launch a scalable infrastructure solution integrating cloud and storage tech, targeting mission-critical virtual workloads in 2025.
Cyberattacks highlight urgent need for Zero Trust security
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encryption
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ai security
Recent cyber attacks are raising calls for stronger, identity-focused cybersecurity, including Zero Trust principles, with traditional password hygiene no longer sufficient.
NetApp unveils post-quantum encryption & AI for data defence
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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NetApp launches new data security features including post-quantum cryptography and enhanced ransomware protection to improve cyber resilience for customers.
ONLYOFFICE DocSpace 3.1 update brings VDR roles & templates
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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document management
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encryption
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ecm
ONLYOFFICE launches DocSpace 3.1, enhancing Virtual Data Rooms with role-based forms, guest management, templates and AES-256 encryption for self-hosted users.
Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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encryption
The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.
Jared Siddle warns of risks in business AI tool usage
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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phishing
Jared Siddle of Protecht warns that over half of employees risk exposing sensitive data to generative AI, urging firms to implement strict usage policies.