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BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers
Firewalls

BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers

BlackFog updates its AI-powered platform to detect dormant cyber attackers by baseline activity, bolstering defences against advanced persistent and insider threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Businesses intensify efforts to secure data in cloud computing
Malware

Businesses intensify efforts to secure data in cloud computing

Businesses are boosting cloud security efforts as rising cloud adoption brings complex risks, requiring new strategies to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 3rd May 2025
Forrester warns of deepfakes & AI extortion in 2025 threats
Ransomware

Forrester warns of deepfakes & AI extortion in 2025 threats

Forrester's report reveals top cybersecurity threats in 2025, including regulatory upheavals, deepfakes, AI risks, insider threats, and GenAI-driven extortion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security
DevOps

Bugcrowd unveils crowdsourced red team to boost security

Bugcrowd launches Red Team as a Service, offering organisations worldwide access to ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber attacks for enhanced security testing.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security
Data Protection

SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security

SquareX raises USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance enterprise browser security with its Browser Detection and Response technology.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks
Multi-factor authentication

Mandiant report finds rise in financially motivated cyber attacks

Mandiant's 2024 report reveals a rise in financially motivated cyber attacks, with 55% of threat groups seeking profit, while detection remains a major challenge globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats
Privileged Access Management

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Privileged Access to block threats

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Privileged Access, enhancing identity security with real-time risk-aware controls to prevent privilege escalation and attacks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify
Malware

Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify

A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
So, what does secure file sharing actually look like?
Cloud Access Security Broker

So, what does secure file sharing actually look like?

High-profile breaches on apps like Signal highlight the urgent need for user-friendly, secure file sharing to protect sensitive data in government and industry.

By Julian Fay • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Researchers reveal data splicing attacks bypassing DLP
Data Protection

Researchers reveal data splicing attacks bypassing DLP

SquareX reveals data splicing attacks exploiting browser flaws to bypass major DLP solutions, risking corporate data loss and intellectual property theft.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Enterprises face rising risks from generative AI data leaks
Data Protection

Enterprises face rising risks from generative AI data leaks

Netskope Threat Labs has reported a staggering 30-fold rise in data transfers to generative AI applications by enterprises, raising severe security concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
SquareX launches 'Year of Browser Bugs' cyber project 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SquareX launches 'Year of Browser Bugs' cyber project 2025

SquareX has launched its Year of Browser Bugs initiative for 2025, aimed at spotlighting web browser vulnerabilities as critical security concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
OpenText unveils AI cybersecurity solution to combat threats
Data Protection

OpenText unveils AI cybersecurity solution to combat threats

OpenText has unveiled its latest AI-driven cybersecurity solution, Core Threat Detection and Response, set to enhance threat detection for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Protecting your business from insider threats: What you need to know
Data Protection

Protecting your business from insider threats: What you need to know

As businesses adopt new technologies, insider threats have surged, with 74% of firms feeling significantly vulnerable to potential attacks.

By Monica Makau • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
CrowdStrike reports strong fiscal year 2025 financial growth
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike reports strong fiscal year 2025 financial growth

CrowdStrike's fourth quarter results reveal a 25% revenue surge to USD $1.06 billion, as it aims for a USD $10 billion annual recurring revenue target by 2029.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Cyber report warns of AI-driven threats & quicker attacks
Firewalls

Cyber report warns of AI-driven threats & quicker attacks

Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 reveals that 86% of major cyber incidents in 2024 caused operational downtime and financial loss, amid escalating threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025

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Vivek Ramachandran to discuss cyber threats in Singapore
Malware

Vivek Ramachandran to discuss cyber threats in Singapore

Vivek Ramachandran, founder of SquareX, will speak at Black Hat Asia on 2nd April 2025, addressing cyber threats to financial institutions at Marina Bay Sands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
OpenText unveils new AI tool to counter insider threats
Endpoint Protection

OpenText unveils new AI tool to counter insider threats

OpenText has unveiled an AI-powered tool, 'OpenText Core Threat Detection and Response', to help UK firms tackle the escalating issue of insider threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025