Incident Response stories - Page 1

Human error tops cloud security threats in Qualys report
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cloud security
A recent report by Qualys reveals human error as a major security threat in cloud and SaaS sectors, with 28% of organisations facing data breaches last year.

Sophos report highlights urgency of active cyber defence
Yesterday
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ransomware
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report by Sophos reveals that urgent action is needed against cyber threats, with attackers exploiting valid credentials for over half of breaches.

Exabeam unveils Nova AI agent for enhanced security ops
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it automation
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ai
Exabeam has launched Nova, an autonomous AI agent that enhances security operations by speeding up incident response and boosting analyst productivity by up to 80%.

NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services
Yesterday
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.

Harmony or havoc? The challenge of managing network security complexity
Yesterday
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
As businesses expand their digital operations, managing network security complexity resembles conducting an orchestra, where harmony is vital for protection.

SolarWinds unveils IT resilience solutions to combat change
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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genai
SolarWinds has unveiled new tools to enhance IT resilience as firms face increasing digital complexity and economic pressures, addressing key customer concerns.

Exabeam launches AI agent Nova for security operations
2 days ago
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Exabeam has unveiled Exabeam Nova, an AI agent poised to revolutionise security operations by enhancing incident response and threat mitigation.

Cloud security in 2025: Why proactive defense is critical for zero-day exploits and legacy system risks
3 days ago
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ransomware
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
As cybercrime threats spiral, with costs projected to reach USD $15.63 trillion by 2029, World Cloud Security Day highlights urgent cloud security measures.

ESET unveils new strategies to combat evolving cyber threats
4 days ago
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
ESET has launched innovative solutions to address rising cyber threats, including Ransomware Remediation and enhanced email security features.

World Backup Day highlights need for strong data resilience
Last week
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storage
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data protection
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dr
As World Backup Day nears on 31 March, experts stress the urgency for businesses to modernise data resilience amid rising AI reliance and cybersecurity threats.

Bruce Security launches advanced SOC & MDR in Asia
Last week
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data analytics
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siem
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digital transformation
Bruce Security launches advanced Security Operations Center and Managed Detection and Response services in Asia, enhancing cyber protection for businesses.

How automation can reduce human error, improve team morale and reduce security risks
Last week
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cybersecurity
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productivity
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software engineering
New research reveals that automation could alleviate burnout among IT teams, reduce human error, and bolster security against rising cyber threats.

NVIDIA GTC: Realize the promise of AI agents as a workforce multiplier in cybersecurity
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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ai
At NVIDIA's recent GTC conference, experts discussed how AI agents are revolutionising cybersecurity, enhancing efficiency amid escalating cyber threats.

Ransomware attacks rise 50% in February, Cl0p leads surge
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
Ransomware attacks surged by 50% in February, totalling 886 incidents, with cyber gang Cl0p responsible for 37%, according to NCC Group's report.

Confidence gap in cybersecurity readiness in New Zealand
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai security
A new Datacom survey reveals a stark divide in cybersecurity confidence in New Zealand, with 71% of leaders confident in their staff, while only 51% of employees feel prepared.

Elastic & Tines expand partnership for AI-driven security
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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rpa
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ai
Elastic has expanded its partnership with Tines to integrate workflow automation into its AI platform, enhancing security and observability for teams.

Proofpoint & Microsoft expand collaboration on security AI
Last month
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Proofpoint has broadened its partnership with Microsoft, leveraging Azure's AI capabilities to bolster global threat and data protection services.

CyXcel achieves approved vendor status by UK cyber centre
Last month
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ncsc
CyXcel has secured NCSC's Cyber Incident Response Approved Vendor status, becoming one of just 43 firms in the UK with this vital accreditation.

Rethinking data resilience on World Backup Day 2025
Last month
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virtualisation
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dr
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ransomware
As World Backup Day nears, experts stress that mere data backups are now inadequate amid rising cyber threats, urging a shift to robust resilience strategies.

Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually
Last month
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malware
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siem
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cloud security
Splunk's report reveals Australian firms could lose AUD $86 billion annually from unplanned downtime, raising concerns over cybersecurity resilience in the region.