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Verizon Business appoints new head of APAC cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Verizon Business appoints new head of APAC cybersecurity

Verizon Business has appointed Mark Trumble as Head of Cybersecurity Sales for the Asia-Pacific region, bolstering its commitment to combat rising cyber threats.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe
Malware

Bitdefender warns of cyber campaign in Central Asia, Europe

Bitdefender has warned of a sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign by UAC-0063 targeting government entities across Central Asia and Europe, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise
Data Protection

AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise

AttackIQ has acquired DeepSurface to enhance its cybersecurity services, aiming to improve risk management and bolster protections against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Kaspersky enhances threat lookup with AI-driven insights
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky enhances threat lookup with AI-driven insights

Kaspersky has upgraded its Threat Lookup service with AI-driven summaries, enabling cybersecurity teams to efficiently gather data on threats and actors.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Firewalls

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Malware

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance

Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
Silobreaker unveils Tickets for enhanced team collaboration
Unified Communications

Silobreaker unveils Tickets for enhanced team collaboration

Silobreaker has launched Tickets, a new AI-driven workflow management feature aimed at enhancing collaboration and efficiency for intelligence teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Cybersecurity in 2025: A Landscape of Evolving Threats and Strategic Shifts
Ransomware

Cybersecurity in 2025: A Landscape of Evolving Threats and Strategic Shifts

As 2025 approaches, businesses face an evolving cybersecurity landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and sophisticated cybercrime threats, demanding urgent strategies.

By Steve Stone • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million
Cloud Security

Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million

Tenable has confirmed its acquisition of Vulcan Cyber for an estimated USD $147 million, enhancing its Exposure Management platform with advanced capabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k
Data Protection

Ransomware in 2024: 75 groups with median demand USD $200k

A Rapid7 analysis reveals a surge in ransomware activity in 2024, with 75 active groups and a median ransom of USD $200,000, highlighting escalating threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool
Malware

Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats
Data Protection

Google report reveals rising cloud data security threats

Google Cloud Security's latest report reveals a surge in cloud data threats, with actors refining tactics for data exfiltration and identity exploitation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Tenable predicts cybersecurity trends shaping 2025 landscape
Cloud Security

Tenable predicts cybersecurity trends shaping 2025 landscape

Tenable has unveiled vital cybersecurity trends for 2025, warning organisations to adapt to the expanding threat landscape and rising data breach costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Hackuity partners with Wiz to bolster cloud security efforts
Cloud Security

Hackuity partners with Wiz to bolster cloud security efforts

Hackuity has teamed up with Wiz to join the Wiz Integration Network, enhancing cloud risk management and improving vulnerability oversight for clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024
Malware

Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

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Threat intelligence stories

Indian digital systems face surge in hacktivist attacks 2024
Cybersecurity

Indian digital systems face surge in hacktivist attacks 2024

Research from CloudSEK reveals a staggering rise in politically motivated hacktivist cyberattacks on India, with over 4,000 incidents reported in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management
Malware

Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management

Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025