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KnowBe4 to acquire Egress

KnowBe4, a provider of one of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platforms, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Egress, a leader in adaptive and integrated cloud email security. Egress’ Intelligent Email Security suite provides a set of scaled, AI-enabled security tools with adaptive learning capabilities to help […]


AI, quishing and multi-channel attacks top phishing trends

Egress report reveals millennials are the key target. The third Phishing Threat Trends Report from Egress explores evolving payloads, AI’s rise in cybercrime, the success of multi-channel attacks and how secure email gateways (SEGs) are trailing behind in an advancing threat landscape. Key stats:  Key themes: Quishing on the rise as payloads evolve Egress’ Threat […]


Cybersecurity v AI – allies or enemies?

Renato Mirabili Junior, Information Security Consultant, Protiviti, makes the case for collaborative work to deal with new attacks and opportunities that AI can make available. One of the most talked about subjects today is AI and it is also one of the most studied areas due to a fascinating and peculiar feature: allowing tasks – […]


BeyondTrust’s annual Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report finds vulnerability numbers remain high

Elevation of Privilege is the top vulnerability category for the fourth year running, accounting for 40% of all Microsoft vulnerabilities in 2023. BeyondTrust has released its 2024 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report. Produced annually by BeyondTrust, this report analyses data from security bulletins publicly issued by Microsoft throughout the previous year and provides valuable information to help […]


Geopolitical unrest generates onslaught of DDoS attacks, according to latest NETSCOUT report

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS has released findings from its 2H2023 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report that dissects trends and attack methodologies adversaries use against service providers, enterprises and end-users. The information cited in the report is gathered from NETSCOUT’s unparalleled Internet visibility at a global scale, collecting, analysing, prioritising and disseminating data on DDoS attacks from 214 countries and territories, […]


Forcepoint introduces AI-based DSPM

Forcepoint has launched Forcepoint Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) – driven by AI to deliver real-time visibility, ease privacy compliance and minimize risks for data stored in multi-clouds and networks, including endpoints.  Forcepoint DSPM harnesses AI-mesh technology to swiftly identify data risks, empowering decision-making and safeguarding sensitive information by examining data context and content, prioritizing […]


BeyondTrust named a leader in identity threat detection and response

BeyondTrust has been recognised as a leader in KuppingerCole Analysts AG’s 2024 Leadership Compass, Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR): IAM Meets the SOC. In addition to being recognised as an ‘Overall Leader’ in the report, BeyondTrust is also named as a leader in the Innovation, Product and Market categories. The KuppingerCole Leadership Compass is […]


Veeam launches most complete support for ransomware with acquisition of Coveware

Coveware by Veeam will bring industry-leading cyber-extortion incident response services and proactive enterprise preparedness to Veeam’s existing ransomware protection and recovery capabilities. Veeam Software acquired Coveware, a leading provider in cyber-extortion incident response. It brings best-in-class ransomware recovery and first responder capabilities to further strengthen Veeam’s radical resilience solutions for customers. Coveware by Veeam will […]


Data backup and recovery is a must to master zero trust in 2024

Dave Russell, Vice President of Enterprise Strategy, Veeam, sees stronger demand for zero trust frameworks which help businesses prepare for the inevitable cyberattack. Zero trust has gained significant traction in the information security industry and is being widely adopted by enterprises worldwide – with the UK and US leading the charge. Organisations across Asia Pacific […]


ExtraHop finds 77% of Australian organisations made ransomware payments last year

False sense of confidence leaves organisations vulnerable to cyber threats ExtraHop’s third annual Global Cyber Confidence Index finds Australian organisations generally ill-equipped to manage and mitigate their cyber risk following a significant increase in ransomware attacks and cybersecurity incident downtime. Although an overwhelming majority (91%) of IT and cybersecurity decision makers said they are confident […]


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