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Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences
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A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.
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Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.
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MSP Trends in 2025 – Navigating What’s Next for Managed Services
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
As the digital landscape evolves, Managed Service Providers are shifting from cost-effective IT solutions to pivotal partners, embracing automation and AI to fuel innovation.
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Dragos report reveals rise in industrial cyber threats
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malware
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ransomware
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iot security
Dragos has reported an alarming 87% rise in ransomware attacks on industrial organisations, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in operational technology and infrastructure.
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2025 forecast predicts a rise in global cyber threats
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cyber espionage
The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams predicts a staggering 45,505 reported vulnerabilities for 2025, marking an 11% rise from 2024.
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NormCyber to host cyber event for Yorkshire businesses
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
NormCyber has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Cyber Crime Unit to host a free Cyber Crime Awareness Event for SMEs and charities on 20th February 2025.
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Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.
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Trusted Tech boosts cloud solutions with new support service
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microsoft
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support
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business continuity
Trusted Tech has launched Certified Support Services, aimed at enhancing Microsoft technology use with expert support and quick response times, amid rising IT challenges.
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Fortinet upgrades FortiAnalyzer for enhanced cyber defence
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Fortinet has unveiled major updates to its FortiAnalyzer platform, aiming to bolster security operations for midsize enterprises facing a cybersecurity skills gap.
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KnowBe4 honoured in CRN's 2025 Security 100 list for HRM+
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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knowbe4
KnowBe4 has made CRN's prestigious Security 100 list, recognising its AI-driven approach in enhancing cybersecurity through effective human risk management.
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LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.
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New metric introduced to measure value of cybersecurity
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
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leadership
A report by HackerOne reveals security leaders' doubts over traditional ROI metrics, introducing Return on Mitigation to better assess cybersecurity investments.
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CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte AI to boost cybersecurity
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
CrowdStrike has unveiled Charlotte AI Detection Triage, an advanced tool aimed at revolutionising security operations with over 98% accuracy and reduced manual hours.
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SenseOn introduces AI case summaries to boost security
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
SenseOn has unveiled AI-generated case summaries to enhance cybersecurity efficiency, enabling teams to respond to threats in under 16 minutes.
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N-able aids Ventnor in thwarting police cyberattack
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
N-able's Managed Detection and Response solution has successfully thwarted a cyberattack on Ventnor City's Police Department, highlighting the urgent need for robust security.
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Expel boosts SIEM capabilities with expanded compliance focus
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siem
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cloud security
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application security
Expel has expanded its security information and event management capabilities, introducing a low-cost data lake to enhance compliance and security for customers.
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Australian firms face data hurdles in AI deployment, study finds
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data analytics
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genai
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data privacy
A new study reveals that while 80% of Australian firms prioritise data integration, security and quality issues hinder AI progress, with only 6% accessing data freely.
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CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage
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ransomware
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mfa
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cloud security
CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.
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ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ai
ReliaQuest has unveiled its groundbreaking agentic AI Agent, automating cybersecurity tasks 20 times faster and improving accuracy by 30% for over 1,000 enterprises.
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Kaspersky enhances threat lookup with AI-driven insights
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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ai
Kaspersky has upgraded its Threat Lookup service with AI-driven summaries, enabling cybersecurity teams to efficiently gather data on threats and actors.