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Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB

A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Supply Chain

CrowdStrike & NVIDIA team up for AI-powered cybersecurity

CrowdStrike and NVIDIA are collaborating to bolster AI-powered security on CrowdStrike's Falcon XDR platform. The alliance will harness NVIDIA's GPU-optimised AI to enhance threat detection and defence, aiding in faster breach prevention.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024

Public Cloud

Big move for Google Cloud with launch of Security Command Center Enterprise

Google Cloud has launched the Security Command Center Enterprise, a first-of-its-kind cloud risk management solution that integrates cloud security and enterprise security operations while using advanced AI and Mandiant's threat intelligence to optimise multi-cloud protections.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

How to Prepare for a Surge in Supply-Chain Cyberattacks

Businesses are bracing for a rise in supply-chain cyberattacks, driven by increased digital interconnectedness and evolving threats, with strategies including proactive threat detection and third-party assessments.

By Oshadha Ranaweera • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024

Malware

The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response

Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.

By Nils Krumrey • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

DevOps

Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense for future-proofed cybersecurity

Telefónica Tech UK&I unveils NextDefense, a cybersecurity service brand aimed at aiding customers towards a secure digital future, leveraging its global Security Operations Centres network.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Cybersecurity

BianLian turns to extortion after decryptor released, reveals Avast

After Avast releases a BianLian decryptor, the hacking group resorts to extortion-only operations, exploiting vulnerabilities like TeamCity servers, reports GuidePoints.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

Virtualisation

Red Canary expands threat detection over AWS, Azure & Google Cloud

Red Canary updates its cloud threat detection capabilities to cover top providers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP, in response to demand prompted by a 16-fold increase in cloud compromises reported in 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024

Firewalls

Ransomware peaks as top threat in ANZ as study highlights AI need

Ransomware emerges as the top cyber threat in Australia and New Zealand, with 62% of organisations seeing a rise in incidents in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024

Malware

Silobreaker launches integration with MITRE ATT&CK

Security firm Silobreaker launches a groundbreaking integration with MITRE ATT&CK to streamline threat analysis and response, boosting cyber defence across numerous sectors.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Cybersecurity

BlackFog bags teissAward2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology

BlackFog bags the teissAward2024 for Best Threat Intelligence Technology, cementing its status as a top player against rising AI-based threats and ransomware attacks.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report

Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Ransomware

Flare's new tool offers innovative ransomware supply chain protection

Montreal's cybersecurity firm, Flare, launches a proactive solution, the Supply Chain Ransomware Exposure Monitoring, to combat escalating ransomware threats within organisational supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

DevOps

Akamai extends its segmentation solution to hybrid cloud environments

Akamai Technologies expands its Akamai Guardicore Segmentation solution to reduce threats in hybrid cloud environments, initially focusing on Microsoft Azure deployments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Malware

Trend Micro dismantles major ransomware group LockBit

Trend Micro collaborates with global law enforcement agents to disrupt major ransomware group, LockBit, responsible for a quarter of 2023's ransomware leaks amounting to billions of dollars.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Firewalls

Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring

Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

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Firewalls

Tesserent Academy partners Toorak College for girls' cybersecurity education

Tesserent Academy partners with Toorak College to provide free cybersecurity education to 100 Year 10 female students; the initiative aims to inspire careers in cybersecurity and bridge the gender gap in the sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024