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UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks
Ransomware

UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks

A report by Trustwave reveals that the UK healthcare sector ranks third globally for ransomware attacks, highlighting alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Study reveals over half of employees risk data in AI tools
Data Protection

Study reveals over half of employees risk data in AI tools

A recent study reveals over half of employees input high-risk information into generative AI tools, prompting urgent calls for stricter AI security policies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Evolving strategies essential amidst AI-driven cyber threats
Data Protection

Evolving strategies essential amidst AI-driven cyber threats

As AI-driven cyber threats escalate, experts urge businesses to enhance backup strategies, emphasising the need for strong data protection against ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Google warns of rising global threat from N Korean IT ops
Ransomware

Google warns of rising global threat from N Korean IT ops

A report by Google highlights a surge in North Korean IT operations, now expanding beyond the US to target firms and governments in Australia and Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Drew Gardner appointed as Veeam's UK & Ireland VP
Data Protection

Drew Gardner appointed as Veeam's UK & Ireland VP

Drew Gardner has been appointed Regional Vice President for Veeam in the UK and Ireland, aiming to enhance data resilience amid rising cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
World Cloud Security Day: Genetec outlines best practices for cyber resilience
Disaster Recovery

World Cloud Security Day: Genetec outlines best practices for cyber resilience

Genetec has issued best practices to boost cyber resilience for organisations using cloud systems, amidst rising cyber threats ahead of World Cloud Security Day.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
ESET unveils new strategies to combat evolving cyber threats
Malware

ESET unveils new strategies to combat evolving cyber threats

ESET has launched innovative solutions to address rising cyber threats, including Ransomware Remediation and enhanced email security features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
SonicWall launches SonicSentry MXDR for managed service providers
Firewalls

SonicWall launches SonicSentry MXDR for managed service providers

SonicWall has unveiled SonicSentry MXDR, a managed detection and response service designed to bolster cybersecurity for managed service providers and their clients.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
SquareX warns of rising browser-native ransomware threat
Software-as-a-Service

SquareX warns of rising browser-native ransomware threat

SquareX warns of an emerging threat from browser-native ransomware, posing severe risks to internet users as cybercriminals adapt to new vulnerabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents
Data Protection

World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents

On World Backup Day, Apricorn warns of rising ransomware threats as incidents surged 11% in 2024, stressing the dire need for secure data backups.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Western Digital survey reveals global data backup trends
Storage

Western Digital survey reveals global data backup trends

A recent global survey by Western Digital reveals that 79% of consumers back up their data, driven by fears of loss and data security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
World Backup Day highlights need for strong data resilience
Storage

World Backup Day highlights need for strong data resilience

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
LevelBlue launches global cybersecurity partner programme
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

LevelBlue launches global cybersecurity partner programme

LevelBlue has launched a new Partner Programme for global Managed Service Providers and resellers, aiming to simplify cybersecurity and boost revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Palo Alto Networks invests in Asia-Pacific cloud security
Software-as-a-Service

Palo Alto Networks invests in Asia-Pacific cloud security

Palo Alto Networks is investing in cloud infrastructure across Asia-Pacific and Japan, enhancing security and data residency support for regional customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Data Connect launches vSOC Assure for cyber risk management
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Data Connect launches vSOC Assure for cyber risk management

Data Connect has launched vSOC Assure, a new service aimed at improving digital risk management through continuous cyber security assessments for organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Exclusive: Yubico pushes for wider protection under Australia's scam bill
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Yubico pushes for wider protection under Australia's scam bill

Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk calls for broader protections under Australia's Scam Prevention Framework Bill, highlighting significant security gaps across various industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Australians embrace data backup but knowledge gaps remain
Storage

Australians embrace data backup but knowledge gaps remain

A recent survey reveals that 26% of Australians do not back up their data, despite a growing awareness of the importance of personal data protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025