New research by Keeper Security has revealed some worrying trends and misunderstandings when it comes to password best practices and overconfidence in cyber knowledge. The research found that, while 85% of respondents believe their passwords are secure, over half admit…
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Secure, Simple, Superior: The Advantages of Tokenized Payment Cards by Wallester
Technology is advancing rapidly and tokenized payment cards are a part of its evolution. Gone are the days of keying in long card numbers, expiry dates and CVV codes and hoping for the best. Instead, tokenized cards offer heightened security…
Security Flaws Found in Hotjar, Potentially Affecting Sensitive Data of Millions Utilising Major Global Brands
New threat research by Salt-Labs, the research arm of API security company Salt Security, has released new research highlighting critical security flaws within popular web analytics provider Hotjar. The company serves over one million websites, including global brands like Microsoft…
Taking action: how to combat the financial repercussions of a cyber incident
Paying hackers not to release the data they have stolen from you is not the best way to manage the financial repercussions of a cyber-attack. Nor is trying hide the attack from the authorities…. Even the most vigilant companies can’t…
Effective change management practices in IT environments: a guide
Change is inevitable. IT environments are evolving, being updated and upgraded, modified and modernised, to keep pace with technological advancements and organisational needs. However, if these changes are not managed effectively, all the new technologies in the world will…
Cato Networks Surpasses $200 Million, Doubles ARR in Under Two Years
Today, SASE vendor, Cato Networks, announced it surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the second quarter of 2024—doubling its total ARR in under two years. The news comes weeks after Cato was named a Leader in the…
DTX + UCX London is back: Global brands, cutting-edge technology and world-renowned speakers take centre stage
DTX London, the UK’s leading digital transformation event, has announced its doors will open on 2-3 October 2024, for what is set to be one of the most exciting technology exhibitions of the year. To maximise the experience, DTX will…
Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2024 open for nominations
Eskenzi PR has opened nominations for its ninth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards. The awards are all about celebrating the UK’s cybersecurity professionals, teachers, lecturers, leaders, and those working to make the industry not only more secure, but also more diverse…
Over Half of UK Workers Haven’t Received Training on Avoiding Phishing Scams
Security Awareness pros KnowBe4 have published findings on cybersecurity training among UK employees and the adoption of ‘best practice’ policies by organisations. The report, entitled ‘UK Cybersecurity Practices at Work’, highlights the various cybersecurity threats faced by modern organisations and…
Mimecast Announces Acquisition of Code42, Expands Human Risk Management Platform with Visibility into Insider Threats
Mimecast, a leading global human risk management platform, announced today the acquisition of Code42, a leader in insider threat and data loss protection. Expanding on the success of their existing technology partnership, this acquisition marks a critical step in Mimecast’s…
CISOs and CIOs confront growing data protection challenges in the era of AI and cloud
Keepit, a global provider of a comprehensive cloud backup and recovery platform, today released a survey conducted by Foundry, as well as a study based on in-depth interviews conducted by Keepit. Both reveal critical gaps in disaster recovery strategies and…
Privilege escalation: unravelling a novel cyber-attack technique
Cyber criminals are notoriously relentless and unforgiving in their quest to exploit vulnerabilities through ever-evolving tactics. Organisations may believe that their security frameworks are robust, but when confronted with unprecedented attack methods, nobody is entirely immune to infiltration. Earlier this…
Enhancing the cybersecurity talent pool is key to securing our digital future
As the global digital industry continues to grow, there has been an increased demand for both businesses and Governments to prioritise cybersecurity. Cybercrime rates are quickly rising as according to Cybersecurity Ventures, damage costs are set to increase by 15%…
Worldwide IT Outages: Cybersecurity Experts Weigh In
Today (19th July 2024), outages have been reported across almost every facet of society, from airlines and airports, supermarkets and banking to communication services, NHS and trains. EDR org Crowdstrike said the problem was caused by “a defect found in…
Esteemed International Cyber Expo Advisory Council Expands
International Cyber Expo have announced the expansion of its world-class Advisory Council, now composed of 40 industry leaders from the fields of physical and cyber security. The Advisory Council, chaired by Ciaran Martin, Former CEO of the National Cyber Security…
Cyber Community Reacts: King’s Speech and AI Legislation
“My Government is committed to making work pay and will legislate to introduce a new deal for working people to ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights. It will seek to establish the appropriate legislation to place requirements on those…
Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX) – Your Home of Digital Transformation
DTX brings together creative minds and technology practitioners with the tools needed to drive change, enhance experiences and improve efficiencies across today’s organisations. Covering cloud and infrastructure; software engineering and DevOps; data and AI; and cyber security, the event showcases…
First Annual OSC&R Report Reveals 95% of Organizations Have at Least One Severe Security Risk Within their Software Supply Chain
OX Security, the pioneer in Active Application Security Posture Management (Active ASPM), today issued the OSC&R community’s inaugural software supply chain threat report, “OSC&R in the Wild: A New Look at the Most Common Software Supply Chain Exposures.” Based on…
Global tech innovation initiative unlocks Singapore as key growth market for international startups
Plexal, the innovation company solving society’s challenges through collaboration, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and National University of Singapore (NUS) have partnered for a new international initiative – CyberBoost. Extending across two streams initially, CyberBoost: Build will support…
Authy breach exposes data of millions – what to look out for if you use it
The exposure of millions of users’ phone numbers in the recent breach of Twilio’s 2FA app, Authy, has serious implications for users, who are now at a significantly heightened risk of phishing attacks and SIM swapping, endangering their privacy and…