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Kaspersky outlines forecast for 2024 cybersecurity threats
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Kaspersky outlines forecast for 2024 cybersecurity threats

Kaspersky predicts advanced cybersecurity threats for 2024 with AI-impersonation, new botnets, and potential political cyberattacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
Trellix warns of rising collaboration in ransomware groups in 2023 report
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Trellix warns of rising collaboration in ransomware groups in 2023 report

Cybersecurity firm Trellix exposes alarming collaboration within ransomware groups, citing sophisticated tools and tactics, in a new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Ad fraud set to surge due to automation advancements
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Ad fraud set to surge due to automation advancements

Insikt Group warns ad fraud losses could surge to $100bn due to a rise in automated solutions like bot software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Egress & CrowdStrike unite to manage human risk in email systems
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Egress & CrowdStrike unite to manage human risk in email systems

Egress joins forces with CrowdStrike for enhanced management of human risk in cloud email systems, bolstering cybersecurity measures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
In today's data-driven world, compromising on cybersecurity is not an option
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In today's data-driven world, compromising on cybersecurity is not an option

As the global financial ecosystem expands, it's getting harder for organisations to navigate the maze of cyber risks alone.

By Johan Gerber • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
Checkmarx reveals innovative partner programme for enhanced AppSec solutions
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Checkmarx reveals innovative partner programme for enhanced AppSec solutions

Checkmarx has introduced a cutting-edge technology partner programme aimed at bolstering its industry-leading, code-to-cloud, AppSec ecosystem.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks
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OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks

Nastiest Malware report reveals rise in Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks, with Cl0p named as this year's top threat.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
WatchGuard unveils new AI-powered cybersecurity service to aid MSPs
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WatchGuard unveils new AI-powered cybersecurity service to aid MSPs

WatchGuard Technologies presents WatchGuard MDR, an AI-driven, 24/7 Managed Detection and Response cybersecurity service designed for MSPs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2023
Check Point reveals Global Threat Index with Formbook as top malware
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Check Point reveals Global Threat Index with Formbook as top malware

Cybersecurity leader Check Point unveils Global Threat Index, identifying Formbook as September's dominant malware.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Hackuity launches Version 2.0 of next gen vulnerability management
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Hackuity launches Version 2.0 of next gen vulnerability management

Hackuity, the risk-based vulnerability management provider, has launched Version 2.0 of its platform with major enhancements to support risk prioritisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Magecart web skimming threat targets food and retail
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Magecart web skimming threat targets food and retail

New Magecart web skimming campaign targets food and retail websites, using advanced concealment techniques to hide malicious code.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Mandiant reveals how threat actors perceive generative AI
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Mandiant reveals how threat actors perceive generative AI

The latest research from Mandiant on generative AI reveals threat actors are interested in generative AI, but usage remains limited.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023
NCC Group reveals Cl0p ransomware attack continues to dominate
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NCC Group reveals Cl0p ransomware attack continues to dominate

The findings mark a 154% increase year-on-year (198 attacks in July 2022), and a 16% rise on the previous month (434 attacks in June 2023).

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
Video: 10 minute IT Jams - An update from Check Point Software
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Video: 10 minute IT Jams - An update from Check Point Software

Check Point Software's Security Engineering Manager, Sadiq Iqbal, discusses the company's cyber security solutions for the APAC market.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Google and CSA team up for Singapore's cyber resilience
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Google and CSA team up for Singapore's cyber resilience

Google and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) have announced a strategic collaboration to bolster Singapore's cyber resilience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Kaspersky honoured by Singapore Police for cybercrime efforts
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Kaspersky honoured by Singapore Police for cybercrime efforts

Kaspersky, the cybersecurity company, has won the APPACT Appreciation Award for its contributions to cyber resilience in Singapore.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Kaspersky and TSplus sign MoU to develop cyber immune virtual desktop solutions
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Kaspersky and TSplus sign MoU to develop cyber immune virtual desktop solutions

Kaspersky and TSplus partner to create Cyber Immune Virtual Desktop solutions, strengthening remote work security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Technology, processes and people: The triad of cybersecurity to empowering the modern business
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Technology, processes and people: The triad of cybersecurity to empowering the modern business

Due to the fact there is no silver bullet in cybersecurity, building resilience is key to reducing the likelihood of there being a successful attack.

By John Stock • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023