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Cyber resilience stories - Page 18

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60% of firewalls fail initial compliance checks, says study

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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New study reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail critical compliance checks, exposing risks from unused rules and poor governance in complex networks.
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DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.
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Most IT teams slow to update printer firmware, raising risks

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Only 33% of IT teams promptly update printer firmware, exposing organisations to data breaches and cyber threats, reveals HP Wolf Security report.
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Commvault appoints Alan Atkinson & Michelle Graff to drive growth

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Commvault appoints Alan Atkinson as Chief Business Development Officer and Michelle Graff as Senior VP to boost partner growth globally.
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Kyndryl unveils Agentic AI Framework for secure enterprise AI

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Kyndryl launches its Agentic AI Framework to securely deploy scalable AI agents that collaborate with human teams across diverse enterprise IT environments.
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Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
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Rubrik boosts AWS database security with DynamoDB, RDS tools

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Rubrik enhances AWS cloud security with new tools for Amazon DynamoDB and cyber resilience solutions for Amazon RDS, boosting data protection and recovery.
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Specops & GuidePoint team up to boost password protection

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Specops Software has partnered with GuidePoint Security to offer advanced password management and authentication solutions, enhancing cyber resilience in North America.
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Platform9 & Commvault partner to boost private cloud security

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Platform9 partners with Commvault to enhance its Private Cloud Director, offering enterprises integrated data protection and cyber resilience features.
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Ingram Micro responds to ransomware incident impacting internal systems

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Ingram Micro suffered a ransomware attack via a third-party VPN, underscoring the risks posed by remote access and external supplier vulnerabilities.
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LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to form largest global MSSP

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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LevelBlue's acquisition of Trustwave creates the world's largest pure-play managed security services provider, enhancing global cyber defence capabilities.
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Ransomware threats surge as phishing grows, damages may hit $275 billion

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Ransomware attacks via phishing have surged 57.7%, with damages expected to hit $275 billion by 2031, urging firms to bolster human defences now.
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Qantas latest in string of cyber attacks on the aviation sector globally

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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A significant cyber-attack on Qantas exposed personal data, highlighting a rising wave of airline breaches by the financially motivated hacker group Scattered Spider.
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AI & cloud security top enterprise concerns amid tool sprawl

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Thales' 2025 study reveals AI and cloud security top enterprise concerns as 52% of firms shift budgets amid growing complexity and rising cyber threats.
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Cohesity marks sixth year as Gartner Leader for data protection

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Cohesity has been named a Leader for the sixth consecutive year in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Backup and Data Protection Platforms.
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Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats

Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.
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Veeam named Leader in Gartner 2025 backup & data report

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Veeam has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Backup & Data Protection Platforms for the ninth year running.
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Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
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Semperis warns nOAuth flaw in Entra ID risks SaaS accounts

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Semperis warns a flaw in Microsoft's Entra ID allows attackers to hijack SaaS accounts easily, with many apps still vulnerable over a year later.
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Veeam & HPE deepen partnership to boost enterprise data resilience

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Veeam and HPE strengthen partnership with integrated solutions to enhance data resilience and recovery for enterprises across hybrid and private clouds.