ChatGPT has just celebrated its second birthday (30th November)! Parallel to its steep rise to notoriety, ChatGPT is revolutionising the way we interact with technology. Known for generating human-quality text and information (worryingly?), it has become a useful and versatile…
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Androxgh0st Malware Continues Targeting IoT Devices and Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity firm Check Point’s Global Threat Index for November 2024 underscores the escalating sophistication of cybercriminals. A key highlight is the rapid rise of Androxgh0st malware, now intergrated with the notorious Mozi botnet. This worrisome combination poses a significant threat…
Cato Networks Introduces Industry’s First SASE-native IoT/OT Security Solution
Cato Networks, the SASE provider, today announced the industry’s first SASE-native IoT/OT security solution. With the introduction of Cato IoT/OT Security, Cato is enabling enterprises to dramatically simplify the management and security of Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology…
Obsidian Security Achieves Snowflake Ready Validation and Financial Services Competency
Obsidian Security today announced the successful completion of the Snowflake Ready Technology Validation, and achievement of the Snowflake Partner Network Financial Services Industry Competency. These milestones mark significant progress in Obsidian Security’s product integration and collaboration with Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud…
Unlocking the Value of DSPM: What You Need to Know
Considering the number of breaches that hit the headlines every day, it’s no surprise that data security has become a top priority for entities in every industry. As businesses increasingly adopt cloud-native environments, they face the challenge of securing sensitive…
Winner’s Spotlight: Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2024 – Godmother of Security
This year’s Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards uncovered and celebrated the individuals and teams that go above and beyond to make the UK a safer place to do business, as well as share and spread their expertise far and wide.…
Keeper Introduces Risk Management Dashboard for Enhanced Risk Visibility and Proactive Threat Mitigation
Keeper Security have announced the launch of Risk Management Dashboard, a new feature within the Keeper Admin Console. The dashboard empowers administrators with broad visibility into their organisation’s security practices and compliance posture, setting a new standard for streamlined cybersecurity…
Preparing for 2025 Cybersecurity Warnings
2024 has been a defining year for cybersecurity. The Change Healthcare breach exposed 100+ million sensitive records, while the Crowdstrike attack affected 8.5 million systems and cost Fortune 500 companies $5.4 billion. Ransomware incidents, like the Ticketmaster breach, have also…
Poor mobile security practices rife at SMEs, CyberSmart survey finds
New research conducted by CyberSmart, a leading provider of SME security solutions, indicates that mobile cybersecurity incidents at small businesses are widespread. The research, conducted by OnePoll in Autumn 2024, polled 250 small-medium enterprise (SME) business owners or leaders…
Alleviating Alert Fatigue with an MSSP
By Euan Carswell, SOC Team Lead at Barrier Networks Everyone can relate to the 7AM alarm call. You can be in a deep sleep when suddenly your ears are met with an incessant pinging that won’t stop until you muster…
KnowBe4 Releases the Latest Phishing Trends in Q3 2024 Phishing Report, With QR Code Phishing on the Rise
KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today released its Q3 2024 Phishing Report. This quarter’s findings reveal the most frequently clicked email subjects in simulated phishing tests, demonstrating the continued efficacy of HR and IT-related…
Interconnectivity and cyber risk: A double-edged sword
By David Warr, Cyber Portfolio Manager for QBE Europe Against a backdrop of a world more connected than ever before, businesses are increasingly dependent on integrating new emerging technologies. From AI-powered tools and cloud-based services and connected devices, the opportunities…
Research Highlights SHA256 Password Security Strengths and Risks
A new study by Specops Software explores the resilience of SHA256, a commonly used cryptographic hashing algorithm, against modern password-cracking techniques. The findings emphasize the algorithm’s effectiveness in protecting data, especially when combined with strong, complex passwords. However, the research…
New educational campaign “Flex Your Cyber” launched
As technology has become an integral part of the learning environment, empowering robust cybersecurity practices in primary and secondary education is now essential. In response to this urgent need, Keeper Security – with support from the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA),…
Black Duck Honoured as a Leading Provider in Software Composition Analysis by Top Research Firm
Black Duck® announced today that it has been recognised as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Software Composition Analysis, Q4 2024. This comprehensive report highlights the 10 most significant vendors in the Software Composition Analysis (SCA) market, assessing them on…
KnowBe4 Releases 2024 Holiday Kit to Boost Cyber Resilience
This week, KnowBe4, the provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced the release of its new 2024 Holiday Resource Kit, designed to strengthen users’ cyber defences during the festive season. This year’s kit builds on the success…
Expert Insight: The digital pandemic: How cyber threats are threatening life as we know it
2024 is coming to a close, and it’s as good a time as any to reflect on the year we’ve had in cybersecurity. It hasn’t been the easiest ride – just earlier this year, the Department for Science, Innovation and…
Meta1st embraces AI for new approach to Human Risk Management
Meta1st has launched a new platform dedicated to fortifying the human layer of cybersecurity through the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company said its AI tools offer an innovative and timely solution to address a critical gap: the need…
Black Duck Appoints Industry Veteran Sean Forkan as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Global Sales and Accelerate Growth
Black Duck® Software, Inc. has announced the appointment of Sean Forkan as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 30 years of experience driving revenue growth across global cybersecurity and infrastructure software companies, Mr. Forkan will oversee Black Duck’s global sales, including…
How to Evaluate and Improve Your Organisation’s Data Security Posture
Data security has become critical to success in today’s complex, data-driven business environments. Companies must continually assess and strengthen their data security posture to maintain trust, stay compliant, and avoid expensive (and embarrassing) breaches. However, evaluating and improving this…