Mimecast Limited has released new data revealing that organisations globally believe they are their own worst enemy when it comes to cybersecurity, with 45 percent saying they are ill-equipped to cope with the threat of malicious insiders.
Akamai Technologies releases Internet security report
The report, using data gathered from the Akamai Intelligent Platform, highlights the cloud security landscape, specifically trends with DDoS and web application attacks, as well as malicious traffic from bots.
Darktrace partners with ixtel
Darktrace has announced their partnership with managed security services provider, ixtel, to deliver a new cyber threat detection solution.
Hack of Yahoo accounts – and the 700 days it took to be discovered
On September 22, 2016, Yahoo confirmed that hackers stole the personal data associated with at least 500 million Yahoo accounts. Details including names, passwords, email addresses, phone numbers and security questions were taken from the company’s network in late 2014 by what is believed to be a state-sponsored hacking group.
Symantec introduces new security solution for SMBs
Symantec has introduced Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud, a new solution for small and mid-sized businesses to protect them from targeted attacks and ransomware.
Paladion: Security threat from ransomware on the rise in 2016
Paladion has revealed that the fastest-growing area of cybercrime has developed into a $1 billion-a-year industry complete with customer care departments set up to secure payments from victims of ransomware attacks.
Cisco to take part in the ‘8th e-Crime Congress’
Cisco has announced its participation in the 8th e-Crime Congress Abu Dhabi 2016 which will highlight latest trends, techniques and regulations in electronic data protection, cybersecurity, fraud and privacy.
Mimecast to perform live hacking at GITEX
Mimecast Limited has announced its participation at GITEX Technology Week 2016 along with its distributor Bulwark Technologies.
Kaspersky Lab release report on IT security talent shortage
According to a recent report from Kaspersky Lab, large businesses that struggle to attract sufficiently skilled IT security experts end up paying up to three times more to recover from a cybersecurity incident.
Trend Micro enhances security software
Trend Micro Incorporated has reaffirmed its commitment to providing security and peace-of-mind to its customers with the release of Trend Micro Security for 2017. The new range of software has expanded capabilities that safeguard users from ransomware, malicious threats, identity theft and new malware varieties by providing reliable protection against 250 million threats a day.
McAfee Labs: Ransomware threats increase in healthcare sector
Intel Security, has released its McAfee Labs Threats Report: September 2016, which assesses the growing ransomware threat to the healthcare industry.
Mimecast to conduct live hacking sessions
Mimecast Limited has announced its participation at GITEX Technology Week 2016 along with its distributor Bulwark Technologies.
FireEye hosts conference for KSA partners
FireEye has recently held a conference for its partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the 24th of August at the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh.
Trend Micro looks into the evolution of ransomware in H1 2016
Trend Micro Incorporated has published its security roundup report, “The Reign of Ransomware,” which analyses the trends in attacks and vulnerabilities seen throughout the first half of this year.
Trust in the new world
There have been some major changes related to risk management in the last few years that have made many people take notice. Businesses and consumers alike are faced with new threats.
Alleged NSA hackers release stolen files to the black market
According to recent reports, hackers likely gave away hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential sales in the black market when they leaked valuable cyberweapons that were allegedly stolen from the US National Security Agency.
FireEye launches Mandiant M&A assessment services
FireEye has announced the launch of Mandiant Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Risk Assessment, a service designed to help organisations in an M&A process to understand the acquisition target’s cybersecurity posture and risk profile, and address the cybersecurity risks.
Sophos announces beta release of endpoint technology
Sophos has announced the availability of a beta programme for Sophos Intercept – its next generation of advanced endpoint protection in the company’s broad portfolio of security solutions.
Malwarebytes introduces dedicated protection layer
Malwarebytes has announced new anti-ransomware capabilities for the Malwarebytes Endpoint Security platform. This new technology is a dedicated protection layer, purpose-built to block unknown ransomware.
BlackBerry unveils DTEK50 Android smartphone
BlackBerry Limited has announced the release of DTEK50, its latest smartphone powered by Android, following the Priv.