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Telcos Hit Hardest by Cloud Malware, Report Finds
Telecom companies are being targeted by malicious actors at an alarming rate, according to a new report by Netskope Threat Labs. The report highlights a concerning trend of attackers exploiting popular cloud apps like Microsoft OneDrive and GitHub to deliver…
Obsidian Security Partners with Databricks to Bolster SaaS Data Governance
Obsidian Security, the pioneer of SaaS security, announced today a strategic partnership with Databricks, the Data and AI company. This alliance strengthens the security of applications built on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and helps customers enact their data security and…
AI Receptionists For GPs Launched By Customer Service Firm InTouchNow
AI receptionists for GPs and medical practices are now being operated throughout the country, thanks to the help of customer service centre, InTouchNow. The Hertfordshire-based company has been trading for 30 years and has developed its own technology and softwares…
Salt Security Survey Reveals 95% of Respondents Experienced API Security Problems in Past Year
API security professionals at Salt Security have revealed the findings of their latest Salt Labs State of API Security Report, 2024. The research, which analysed survey responses from 250 IT and security professionals, combined with anonymised empirical data from Salt…
Defending your ever-changing attack surface
The very elements crucial for a business’s functionality and prosperity are also its greatest vulnerabilities from a cybersecurity standpoint. Emails, files, remote/hybrid work setups, and various devices and tools streamline business operations but also pose significant cybersecurity risks. These areas,…
Why ransomware is still important to business resilience
Ransomware may be an old technique, however, due to increasing levels of digital connectivity, are witnessing a proliferation of ransomware attacks in recent years, which pose significant threats to individuals, businesses, and entire industry sectors industries. Ransomware, in its current…
Outpost24 Launches Exposure Management Platform To Help Organizations Reduce Attack Surface Risk
Outpost24 has launched its Outpost24 Exposure Management Platform, a new integrated exposure management solution designed to empower organizations to continuously monitor and proactively remediate threats against the growing attack surface. As a result of digital transformation, increased adoption of SaaS…
Survey Finds Growing Number of Tech Tools Makes Cybersecurity Professionals Feel “Out of Control”
New research reveals that nearly half of security professionals (48%) say they favour standalone security solutions for specific issues. The new research by Keeper Security also revealed that cybersecurity professionals, on average, have been left grappling with 32 different security solutions…
Guest Blog: Ox Security on learning from the Recent GitHub Extortion Campaigns
A new threat actor group known as Gitloker has launched an alarming campaign that wipes victims’ GitHub repositories and attempts to extort them. Victims are finding their repositories erased, replaced only by a solitary README file bearing the message: “I…
Men’s Mental Health Week: Resource Guide
10th – 16th June 2024 is International Men’s Mental Health Week. It may feel like there are too many ‘awareness dates’, however this week is especially important. Men are far less likely to talk about mental health than women (it…
Finance Phantom Review – A Crypto Trading Robot that Can Be Your Guardian Too
Entering the world of crypto trading is easy, but if you have plans to stay there on a long-term basis then you have to acknowledge all the ups and downs of it. This constant fluctuation won’t stop but what you…
Is Your Business Under Attack From AI?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is highly innovative but also poses significant risks to all organisations, as shown by the recent high profile hacks at Ticketmaster, Santander and the NHS. This article will delve into how AI can be manipulated by cyber…
The role of unstructured data and Large Language Models in securing data
Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have lowered the barrier of entry for non-security users to independently develop and manage their own data products, which when decentralised to enable separate cross domain data analysis is known as…
Strategies to Manage and Reduce Alert Fatigue in SOCs
The cybersecurity sector is stretched thinner than ever. Budgets are low, attack rates are high, and staff are stressed. A study from 2022 found that one-third of cybersecurity professionals said they were considering leaving their role in the next two…
9 out of 10 businesses seek AI-led threat detection and vulnerability management
OpenText today released the findings of its annual OpenText Cybersecurity Global Managed Security Survey. The 2024 survey of over 1,500 Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) found that the majority (92.5%) see increasing AI-led security and…
Elevating threat detection and response to a new level
Cybersecurity platforms have emerged as indispensable assets for threat detection, response and management. They proactively keep tabs on network traffic, user behaviour and system activities to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate into potentially catastrophic breaches. Yet, the efficacy…
#MIWIC2024 One To Watch: Jasmine Eskenzi, Founder and CEO of The Zensory
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 2024’s Ones to Watch winners…
Industry Veterans and New Talent Recognised at European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2024
The winners of the European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards were announced at a ceremony held at Tapa Tapa, London, on the 5th June 2024. The awards celebrated the industry’s best blogs, podcasts, and vlogs, as well as the exceptional talent who…
5 Tips for Improving Your Business Security
When it comes to data security, you might think of firewalls, encryption, or vulnerability scanning. However, many businesses overlook the role of physical security in safeguarding their card data. However, there are numerous methods for data thieves to gain access…