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Exclusive: Tenable's growth driven by strategic moves and channel focus
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Tenable's growth driven by strategic moves and channel focus

Tenable is experiencing remarkable growth thanks to strategic acquisitions and a channel-first approach, enhancing its leadership in exposure management.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
CASwell introduces AI-enhanced fan-less cybersecurity device
Network Infrastructure

CASwell introduces AI-enhanced fan-less cybersecurity device

CASwell has launched the CAF-0120, an innovative fan-less desktop networking appliance aimed at elevating cybersecurity for small and medium enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Medusa ransomware threat continues to challenge firms
Malware

Medusa ransomware threat continues to challenge firms

The persistent threat of Medusa ransomware continues to alarm global organisations, as new advisories highlight the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Evolving DDoS tactics: Cyber experts analyse the X incident
DevOps

Evolving DDoS tactics: Cyber experts analyse the X incident

Recent DDoS attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, with cybersecurity experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced defence strategies against evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives
Data Protection

Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives

As cyber threats grow, firms must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of regularly rotating penetration test providers to enhance their defence strategies.

By Outpost24 • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Rise in cyberattacks using legitimate RMM tools noted
Malware

Rise in cyberattacks using legitimate RMM tools noted

Proofpoint researchers have reported a surge in cybercriminals using remote monitoring tools like ScreenConnect in email attacks, marking a shift in tactics post-2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Outpost24 enhances threat insight with dark web module
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Outpost24 enhances threat insight with dark web module

Outpost24 has boosted its External Attack Surface Management platform with a new Dark Web module, offering enhanced visibility of cyber threats for security teams.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience
Software-as-a-Service

Rubrik unveils upgrades for enhanced cyber resilience

Rubrik has launched new upgrades to its cyber resilience solutions, enhancing data protection across cloud platforms and ensuring rapid recovery from cyber incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
KnowBe4's global report finds rising cyber threats aimed at retail sector
Ransomware

KnowBe4's global report finds rising cyber threats aimed at retail sector

The company's latest report reveals a drastic shift in cybercrime, with phishing attacks now accounting for 38% of retail data breaches in 2023.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences
Artificial Intelligence

Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences

Harmony Intelligence has raised USD $3 million to enhance AI-driven cyber defence technologies, tackling the surge of AI-enabled cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
Cybersecurity

Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances

A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know
Data Protection

RMM Best Practices for 2025 – All You Need to Know

As the modern workplace faces rising cybersecurity threats, Pulseway outlines six essential RMM best practices for 2025 to enhance IT management and security.

By Victoria Boryaeva • 6 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Varonis Systems named leader in data security by Forrester
Cloud Security

Varonis Systems named leader in data security by Forrester

Varonis Systems has topped The Forrester Wave's Q1 2025 report for Data Security Platforms, gaining recognition as both Leader and Customer Favourite.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Rubrik unveils enhanced protection across cloud platforms
Data Protection

Rubrik unveils enhanced protection across cloud platforms

Rubrik has unveiled advanced enhancements for data protection across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments, aiming to bolster cyber resilience and recovery speed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Small businesses targeted by cybercriminals on dark web
Malware

Small businesses targeted by cybercriminals on dark web

A new report by Guardz reveals that small businesses are increasingly falling victim to cybercriminals, with dark web Attack as a Service schemes on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Microsoft exposes phishing scam targeting Booking.com hosts
Malware

Microsoft exposes phishing scam targeting Booking.com hosts

Microsoft has revealed a phishing scam targeting hotel owners on Booking.com, warning the tourism sector of rising cyber threats and significant financial risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Quarter of Australian hospitals lack strong cyber measures
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Quarter of Australian hospitals lack strong cyber measures

A recent report reveals that nearly 23% of Australia's top hospitals lack basic cybersecurity measures, putting patients at risk of email fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
UK manufacturing sector's cyber resilience misalignments
Supply Chain

UK manufacturing sector's cyber resilience misalignments

New research by e2e-assure reveals a worrying gap between perceived and actual cyber resilience in the UK manufacturing sector, with 76% of risk owners misjudging their security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025