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CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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CISA extends its contract with MITRE for another 11 months at USD $44 million, securing the critical CVE vulnerability programme amid funding concerns.
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Tenable names Steve Vintz & Mark Thurmond as co-CEOs
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Tenable names Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond permanent co-CEOs after leading as interim heads, driving growth and strategic initiatives.
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AI-powered scams surge online as Microsoft blocks USD $4bn
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Microsoft's report reveals a surge in AI-powered scams, blocking USD $4bn in fraud and detecting 1.6 million bot signups per hour online.
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Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.
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Meta1st rolls out AI features for stronger email security
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Meta1st upgrades its Analyse1st and Learn1st to enhance cyber risk defence and help financial firms comply with DORA, boosting real-time email threat detection.
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Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
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Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.
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Google blocks 5.1 billion ads & boosts AI ad safeguards
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Google blocked over 5.1bn ads and suspended 39.2m accounts in 2024, using AI advancements to combat ad scams and protect consumers.
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Researchers reveal data splicing attacks bypassing DLP
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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SquareX reveals data splicing attacks exploiting browser flaws to bypass major DLP solutions, risking corporate data loss and intellectual property theft.
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US funding lapse casts uncertainty over global CVE system
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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US government funding for MITRE's CVE programme has expired, risking disruption to global cybersecurity efforts and vulnerability tracking systems.
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Bugcrowd partnership enhances GlobalDots' security services
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Bugcrowd and GlobalDots have partnered to enhance cloud security, integrating Bugcrowd's platform for over 350 clients in an increasingly demanding market.
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Tracey Pretorius joins CyberOne board to boost strategy
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Tracey Pretorius, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence at Microsoft, has joined CyberOne's Advisory Board to enhance its security services and Microsoft collaboration.
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Fuse partners with Check Point for real-time blockchain firewall
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Fuse has teamed up with Check Point Software to create a real-time blockchain firewall, aiming to safeguard its network against rising cyber threats.
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Ketan Tailor appointed as Barracuda's Chief Customer Officer
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Barracuda has appointed Ketan Tailor as Chief Customer Officer, tasked with enhancing customer experience amidst the firm's rapid cybersecurity growth.
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Trend Micro explores Russian cyber underground's influence
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Trend Micro's latest report unveils the evolution of the Russian-speaking cyber underground, revealing its impact on global cybercrime amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.
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Google Threat Intelligence explains China’s evolving cyber tactics
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.
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Microsoft's 2024 vulnerabilities hit record high, report says
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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BeyondTrust's latest report unveils a record 1,360 Microsoft vulnerabilities for 2024, marking an 11% rise from 2022, despite ongoing security improvements.
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Forrester names Dynatrace top in AIOps platforms for 2025
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Forrester has highlighted Dynatrace as a leader in AIOps, recognising its Davis AI engine for exceptional root cause analysis and automated remediation features.
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The importance of strong passwords and physical access control: A guide for World Password Day
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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As World Password Day approaches, experts stress the vital need for robust passwords and physical access controls to secure both digital and physical assets.
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SentinelOne tops Frost Radar for endpoint security in 2025
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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SentinelOne has been recognised as the top vendor on the Frost Radar: Endpoint Security 2025, leading both the Growth and Innovation indices with its AI-driven solutions.