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WatchGuard® Technologies, a unified cybersecurity company, has announced the findings of its latest Internet Security Report, detailing the top malware trends and network and endpoint security threats analysed by WatchGuard Threat Lab researchers. Key findings from the data show a dramatic surge in evasive malware that fueled a large increase of total malware, threat actors targeting on-premises email servers as prime targets to exploit, and ransomware detections continuing to decline, potentially as a result of...

Cybaverse, a cyber security services provide based in the south of England, has launched two new platforms to help end-user organisations and MSPs manage security more efficiently. Cybaverse.ai  has been designed to streamline cyber security management, offering end-users with the ability to manage all their security efforts in one place, while MSPs can integrate the platform with multiple clients and use it as a single source to manage all their cyber security projects. Cybercrime is...

Pentest People, the Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS®) and cybersecurity experts, today announces it has become one of only a few companies in the UK to be an Assured Service Provider in the recently launched National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Incident Exercising (CIE) scheme.  Run by the NCSC, through its ‘Delivery Partners’ CREST and IASME, this initiative enables organisations to easily find reliable cybersecurity professionals capable of evaluating the robustness of their cyber...

i-confidential, a leader in cyber security consultancy services and a specialist provider of security resourcing, has announced it has achieved a Gold Sustainability rating from EcoVadis, one of the world’s leading providers of business sustainability accreditations. i-confidential notes that business and sustainability are becoming increasingly connected today, with investors and customers being more focused on partnering with businesses that work hard to reduce their environmental impact. EcoVadis is the global standard for business sustainability ratings....

The cybersecurity landscape is continuously evolving, with threats becoming more sophisticated and frequent. As organisations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is paramount. Cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in networks, software, and even human behaviour, leading to substantial financial and reputational damage. To combat these threats, it is crucial to stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in cybersecurity. Awareness of current attack vectors, such as ransomware, phishing, and malware,...

In an age of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, document security has become a critical component of maintaining robust cybersecurity. Effective document security practices not only protect sensitive information from unauthorised access but also ensure compliance with various regulations and standards. By implementing stringent document security measures, organisations can safeguard their data integrity and maintain trust with their clients and stakeholders. Ensuring the security of digital documents involves several key practices. These include regular updates and...

Cato Networks, provider of the world’s leading single-vendor SASE platform, today announces that Senior Director of Security Strategy, Etay Maor, and ​​Director of Product Marketing, Greg Duffy, will be speaking at the upcoming Tech Show London, within its Cloud Expo Europe and DevOps Live co-located events.  Taking place on the 6th - 7th of March at the ExCel, the event is one of the largest gatherings of cybersecurity and technology professionals in the country, attracting nearly...

ISC2 – the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – announced a partnership with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to launch the IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist Professional Certificate. The new entry-level program, available exclusively via the Coursera platform, is designed to prepare prospective cybersecurity professionals for a career in the field. By completing a joint 12-course series, incorporating the domains from ISC2’s Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification training, candidates with no previous experience can obtain the in-demand skills and...

Third-party cyber-attacks remain one of the most significant threats facing organisations across the globe. Most recently, Bank of America, a multinational investment banking and financial services corporation, began notifying customers that a November 2023 hack against one of its service vendors resulted in the exposure of personally identifiable information (PII).  The breach occurred following a security incident against Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS), a subsidiary of Infosys that provides deferred compensation plan services to Bank of...

Roughly 12.7% of people are working from home full-time, with an additional 28% working part-time. This is so convenient for both the employees and the employers. There’s more work and more candidates, and all the expenses are lower. However, one thing that is higher (unfortunately) is the exposure to cybersecurity risks. You have so many employees working on devices that are not necessarily secure. Their networks may not be secure either, not to mention their...