Leading AI car video technology supplier, Phyron AI and chat technology provider, konversable have announced a new partnership designed to maximise sales of used cars for retailers. The partnership allows for a WhatsApp Enquiry option to be embedded into Phyron’s…
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Cato SASE Cloud Named “Leader” and “Outperformer” in GigaOm Radar Report for SD-WAN
Cato Networks today announced that it was named as a “Leader” and “Outperformer” by GigaOm in the analyst firm’s Radar for SD-WAN Report. This is the first year that Cato was included in the report, alongside 19 other notable vendors…
UK second most targeted nation behind America for Ransomware
After closely monitoring the most active ransomware groups in 2022, the KrakenLabs team at Outpost24 are sharing their latest report that delves deep into the significant ransomware trends, threat groups, victim profiles, and motives behind these attacks from the past year.…
Will Emphasising App Security Lead to More App Installs?
The app industry is incredibly competitive. There are millions of apps available today, with many more being released all of the time. As a developer, making a fantastic app is one thing; ensuring it gets lots of downloads is another.…
$400,000 Fine for Stalkerware App Developer
A fine of over $400,000 has been handed to the developer of several stalkerware apps, alongside an order to modify the software. A consortium of 16 companies owned by Patrick Hinchy produced apps that snooped users, including DDI Utilities, PhoneSpector,…
Ransomware attack halts London trading
Ion Markets, a financial data group crucial to the financial plumbing underlying the derivatives trading industry, has fallen prey to the cybercrime group Lockbit. The company has revealed that 42 clients have been affected by the attack, which has caused…
Ransomware conversations: Why the CFO is pivotal to discussing and preparing for risk
With the proliferation of cyber attacks in all industries, organizations are beginning to grasp the growing significance of cyber risk and how this is an integral part of protecting and maintaining an efficient business. Ransomware is the single biggest cyber…
Ransomware attack halts London trading
Ion Markets, a financial data group crucial to the financial plumbing underlying the derivatives trading industry, has fallen prey to the cybercrime group Lockbit. The company has revealed that 42 clients have been affected by the attack, which has caused…
Ransomware conversations: Why the CFO is pivotal to discussing and preparing for risk
With the proliferation of cyber attacks in all industries, organizations are beginning to grasp the growing significance of cyber risk and how this is an integral part of protecting and maintaining an efficient business. Ransomware is the single biggest cyber…
JD Sports admits data breach
JD Sports has warned customers that bought items on its website, as well as those of Size?, Blacks and Millets, between November 2018 and October 2020 may have been impacted in the breach. The company has urged customers to be…
Acronis seals cyber protection partnership with Fulham FC
Acronis, a global and visionary cyber protection company, today announced a three-year partnership with London´s oldest professional football club, Fulham FC. EveryCloud.co.uk will support Acronis as its ‘Strategic #Cyberfit’ delivery partner providing its cutting-edge cyber protection solutions and cloud backup…
Data Privacy Day: Securing your data with a password manager
This year’s annual Data Privacy Day falls on January 28th. Each year, the day provides an opportunity to educate consumers and organisations alike on the importance of privacy and staying safe online. Since the awareness around data privacy is still…
#MIWIC2022: Carole Embling, Metro Bank
Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2022’s Top…
Lupovis eliminates false positive security alerts for security analysts and MSSPs
Strathclyde University’s cyber spin-out Lupovis has launched a new service designed to help security analysts and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) identify false positive security alerts from genuine threats. False positives are flagged by security products that identify an innocent…
Threat actors launch one malicious attack every minute
BlackBerry’s inaugural Quarterly Threat Intelligence Report highlights the volume and model of treats across a range of organisations and regions, including industry-specific attacks targeting the automotive and manufacturing, healthcare and financial sectors. In the 90 day period between September 1…
The Salt Security API Protection Platform is Now Available on Google Cloud Marketplace
Salt Security, the leading API security company, today announced that it has joined the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program as a Build Partner. With the partnership, users can now access the Salt Security API Protection Platform directly from the Google…
Highlights from Armis State of Cyberwarfare and Trends Report: 2022-2023
Armis, the asset visibility and security company, has divulged findings from the Armis State of Cyberwarfare and Trends Report: 2022-2023, which measured global IT and security professionals’ perceptions of cyberwarfare. It found that while 84% of UK organisations claimed they…
35,000 PayPal Accounts Hacked
A security notification released to PayPal customers this morning has revealed that up to 35,000 customers have fallen victim to a credential stuffing attack. Credential stuffing attacks involve bad actors systematically trying username and password combinations in order to break…
T-Mobile Data Breach: 37 million customers affected
Roughly 37 million T-Mobile customers have had their information stolen in a data breach, according to a statement published by the company late last night. Fortunately, T-Mobile has said that while hackers accessed names, addresses, and dates of birth, they…
Ransomware Revenue Down As More Victims Refuse to Pay
Researchers at Chainanalysis have released the ransomware section of their 2023 Crypto Crime report, revealing that ransomware payments fell from $766m in 2021 to $457m in 2022 Chainanalysis was quick to point out that this does not mean attacks are…
Ivanti and Lookout Announce Extension on Partnership To Protect Mobile Devices
The partnership between Ivanti and Lookout, Inc is to be extended in a new announcement made today which will see Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security continue to be part of the Ivanti Neurons automation platform. The combined solution, which also includes Ivanti…
New Updates for Keeper Connection Manager
Keeper Security, the provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software protecting passwords, secrets and connections, has provided an update to its Keeper Connection Manager (KCM), which gives DevOps and IT teams instant access to RDP, SSH, database and Kubernetes endpoints…
Cost of data breaches to global businesses at five-year high
Research from business insurer Hiscox shows that the cost of dealing with cyber events for businesses has more than tripled since 2018. The study, which collated data from the organisation’s previous five annual Cyber Readiness reports, has revealed that: Since…
Outpost 24’s honeypots register 42 million attacks
The Outpost24 research team have released the results of attack data gathered from a network of honeypots deployed to gather actionable threat intelligence. In total, 42 million attacks were registered between January 1st and September 30th 2022, with 20 honeypots…
KnowBe4 Integrates With CrowdStrike Aiming to Reduce Human Risk in Organisations
Two cybersecurity powerhouses, KnowBe4 and Crowdstrike, have come together to provide enhanced security for enterprises around the world. KnowBe4’s SecurityCoach product is now integrated with the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, with the collaboration designed to help reduce high risk behavior by…
2023 Predictions
2022 has been another huge year for cybersecurity. The teenage cybercriminal gang Lapsus$ wreaked havoc on some of the world’s largest corporations, the Russo-Ukrainian conflict brought the prospect of all-out cyber warfare terrifyingly close to fruition, and hackers stole an…
Cato Networks Strengthens Channel Leadership Team to Meet Growing Global Partner Demand for SASE/SSE
TEL AVIV, Israel, January 10, 2023 — Cato Networks, provider of the world’s leading single-vendor SASE platform, announced today that Frank Rauch joins Cato as Global Channel Chief. Rauch’s appointment headlines several channel leadership hirings and promotions meant to meet the…
Keeper Security Cybersecurity Census Report: Cyberattacks rife on public sector organisations
According to new research by Keeper Security, the public sector’s digital infrastructure is a key target for cyberattackers in an age of global political turmoil and increasing macroeconomic instability, particularly as digital infrastructure underpins nearly every essential public sector function…
Business Management: Using Modern Tech Solutions to Outpace Competitors
As a startup owner, it can sometimes feel impossible to get the attention of your target audience, especially in a competitive industry. When most people already have companies they trust, it’s not the easiest thing in the world to get…
Data stolen after Hackers hit 14 UK schools
Hackers have launched a successful cyberattack against schools across the UK and has left confidential information related to pupils leaked online. In total, 14 schools have been impacted, with the sensitive data stolen including passport details, which were likely needed…