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Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.
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Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.
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Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance

Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.
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Silobreaker unveils Tickets for enhanced team collaboration

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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uc
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physical security
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ai
Silobreaker has launched Tickets, a new AI-driven workflow management feature aimed at enhancing collaboration and efficiency for intelligence teams.
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Cybersecurity in 2025: A Landscape of Evolving Threats and Strategic Shifts

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
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ai
As 2025 approaches, businesses face an evolving cybersecurity landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and sophisticated cybercrime threats, demanding urgent strategies.
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Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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cloud security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Tenable has confirmed its acquisition of Vulcan Cyber for an estimated USD $147 million, enhancing its Exposure Management platform with advanced capabilities.
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Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.
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Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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malware
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edr
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cybersecurity
CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.
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Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
Google Cloud Security's latest report reveals a surge in cloud data threats, with actors refining tactics for data exfiltration and identity exploitation.
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Hackuity partners with Wiz to bolster cloud security efforts

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Hackuity has teamed up with Wiz to join the Wiz Integration Network, enhancing cloud risk management and improving vulnerability oversight for clients.
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Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.
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Kaspersky enhances SIEM solution with AI & new features

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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endpoint protection
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siem
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cloud security
Kaspersky has unveiled major upgrades to its Security Information and Event Management solution, aiming to boost productivity amid escalating cyber threats.
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Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics

Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
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payment technologies
Cybersecurity experts report a sharp rise in phishing attacks in 2024, with 94% of organisations affected and AI tactics in 67.4% of incidents.
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CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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phishing
CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
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Trend Vision One granted FedRAMP approval for US market

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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Trend Micro's Trend Vision One for Government has achieved FedRAMP Authorisation to Operate, enhancing security for US services and ANZ customers.
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Netacea secures GBP £4 million to combat bot attacks

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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supply chain
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ai
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cybersecurity
Netacea has secured an additional GBP £4 million investment from Mercia Asset Management to enhance its fight against sophisticated bot attacks.
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Cybersecurity report reveals 145,000 exposed ICS systems

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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agricultural technology
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
A cybersecurity report reveals over 145,000 worldwide Industrial Control Systems are at risk, highlighting urgent vulnerabilities in UK water services.
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Proofpoint uncovers 'Voldemort' malware linked to TA415

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
Researchers at Proofpoint have unveiled a sophisticated malware campaign named 'Voldemort', linked to the TA415 threat group, targeting over 70 organisations worldwide.
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Survey reveals alarming rise in ransomware attacks

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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cloud security
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supply chain
A new OpenText survey reveals 62% of firms faced ransomware attacks via software supply chains, with 93% fearing increased threats from AI-driven phishing.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.