Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent and fight digital crime, has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Security Services Group (NSSG), a leading cybersecurity firm and Managed Security Services Provider in Oman. This is to establish a framework where NSSG will offer Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence, Fraud […]

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, has released its annual State of Ransomware 2024 survey report, which found the average ransom payment has increased 500% in the last year. Organisations that paid the ransom reported an average payment of US$2 million, up from US$400,000 in 2023. However, ransoms are just one part of the cost. Excluding ransoms, the […]

Zane Wilson, SVP, SAP Architecture EMEA, Lemongrass, on bringing the concept of shared responsibility to cloud security. As enterprises continue to embrace Cloud computing, the adoption of public Cloud platforms for mission-critical applications like SAP has been steadily increasing. Driven by the potential for cost savings, scalability and agility, organizations are increasingly migrating their SAP […]

Hillstone Networks, a provider of cybersecurity and risk management solutions, has announced Vision São Paulo 2024: Hillstone Networks Partner Roadshow, an event taking place on May 21, 2024, at the Hilton São Paulo Hotel. “Brazil is advancing more and more in the digital economy, but failures in the cybersecurity strategies of organizations continue to produce […]

Heimdal has entered a strategic partnership with DACTA aimed at strengthening APAC cybersecurity. By uniting Heimdal’s cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies with DACTA’s established market presence and insight, the partnership is pitched as being ‘uniquely positioned’ to meet the rapidly growing demand for advanced digital protection services. DACTA’s strong distribution network will make Heimdal’s suite of AI-powered […]

CultureAI recently conducted in-depth analysis, revealing 38% of employees are logging into web applications they’ve already used elsewhere. The examination of millions of logins uncovered this alarming trend, particularly affecting prominent platforms like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, all of which store highly sensitive data. CultureAI urged organisations to elevate security standards – by embracing protective […]

The UK government recently announced new regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyberattacks, including banning smart device manufacturers from using weak, easily guessable default passwords such as ‘12345’. In light of these regulations and World Password Day on 2 May, 2024, it is vital for individuals and organisations to ensure they are using strong authentication […]

In today’s increasingly complex digital landscape, the management, patching and support of endpoints represent critical pillars in maintaining robust cybersecurity and operational efficiency. Here, NinjaOne uncovers innovative solutions to streamline these processes effectively while exploring how organisations can enhance endpoint control and automation. This article also sheds light on integrating threat intelligence feeds and security […]