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Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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A Malwarebytes report reveals a 63% surge in US ransomware attacks and a 67% rise in the UK. The US healthcare sector is particularly hard-hit, enduring 71% of global attacks.
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Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.
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EU AI Act sets new global standard for ethical AI use
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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biometrics
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data privacy
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The EU AI Act, effective 1st August 2024, heralds significant regulatory changes for businesses and tech firms, setting a global benchmark for ethical AI use.
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Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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physical security
Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.
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World Backup Day triggers call for holistic cybersecurity overhaul
Sat, 30th Mar 2024
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data protection
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encryption
On World Backup Day, tech industry leaders urge organisations to improve cyber security strategies and adopt hardware-based solutions and Zero Trust protocols. They also highlight the potential risks of generative AI.
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SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Clint Sand steps into role as Chief Product Officer at SimSpace, tasked with boosting the company's cybersecurity platform.
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SnapLogic appoints Ahsan Malik as Chief Financial Officer
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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cybersecurity
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snaplogic
Malik brings nearly twenty years of experience leading finance and operations teams at large public companies as well as growing startups.
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LastPass appoints Amy Appleyard as chief revenue officer
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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Amy Appleyard, a cybersecurity sales veteran, has been appointed as LastPass' chief revenue officer to lead key revenue-related functions.
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Malwarebytes expands Nebula platform with DNS module
Mon, 13th Jun 2022
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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zero trust security
Malwarebytes expands Nebula platform with DNS filtering module, providing Zero Trust offering and blocking access to malicious websites.
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Malwarebytes appoints Brian Thomas as vice president of worldwide MSP
Fri, 20th May 2022
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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arista networks
Malwarebytes appoints Brian Thomas as VP of Worldwide MSP to lead expansion of channel partner network & cater cybersecurity solutions to SMBs.
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Malwarebytes appoints Laura Whitt-Winyard as chief information security officer
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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Malwarebytes, a leading cybersecurity company, appoints chief information security officer Laura Whitt-Winyard to drive progress in the industry.
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Malwarebytes appoints Laura Whitt-Winyard as Chief information security officer
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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Malwarebytes appoints Laura Whitt-Winyard as Chief Information Security Officer, a seasoned veteran in cybersecurity.
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Massive resurgence in cyberthreats following COVID-19 - report
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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There has been a massive resurgence in cyberthreats across multiple categories following pandemic-induced declines in 2020.
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Women and BAME individuals bear the brunt of cyber attacks - Malwarebytes research
Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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malwarebytes
Malwarebytes and non-profit partners have released a report revealing certain demographic groups are disproportionally impacted by cybercrime. .
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Interpol announces it will join the Coalition Against Stalkerware
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
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Interpol teams up with the Coalition Against Stalkerware to investigate the use of stalkerware and support victims of tech abuse.
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Malwarebytes expands security protection suite for remote workers
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Malwarebytes has announced the expansion of its protection suite and industry partnerships to incorporate more features to help protect remote workers.
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Malwarebytes expands protection suite, with focus on protecting remote workers
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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malware
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
Malwarebytes expands its protection suite and partners with cyber-insurance provider Coalition to offer customers joint discounts.
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Malwarebytes integrates with CrowdStrike for end-to-end enterprise security
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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Malwarebytes has announced it will offer its remediation solution to CrowdStrike customers to elevate and simplify enterprise remediation efforts.
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Shlayer malware proves Apple devices aren't as secure as you think
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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malware
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personal computing devices
Apple's notarisation processes are failing to keep the company's software secure, as threat actors find ways around it, according to security experts.
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New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.