Tag: Cyber

Majority of UK firms attribute recent cyberattacks to tech vulnerabilities

A study by cybersecurity firm Tenable has found that 72% of UK firms have attributed recent cyberattacks to vulnerabilities in technology put in place during the pandemic.

Saviynt seeks bolstered R&D footprint following $130m investment

US identity solutions provider Saviynt has secured $130m in investment from PNC Bank and HPS Investment Partners.

Almost half of on-premises databases worldwide vulnerable to attacks

A five-year study by cybersecurity firm Imperva has found up to 46% on-premises databases globally contain at least one vulnerability that could expose them to attacks.

Tenable set to acquire security firm Accurics for $160m

Cyber exposure firm Tenable is planning to purchase cloud-native security company Accurics for a total fee of $160m.

What makes the perfect ransomware victim?

A recent report by cybersecurity company Kela has revealed findings on what the ideal victim looks like to the ransomware gangs of today.

Security concerns around hybrid working remain high despite its popularity

A survey by Entrust has found that while hybrid working is popular with employees and leaders alike, the security concerns around the model are high with business leaders.

Google and Microsoft to funnel $30bn into cybersecurity up to 2026

Google and Microsoft have revealed that they are planning to invest $30bn in cybersecurity advancements over the next five years.

D3 Security secures $10m funding from Vistara Growth

Security orchestration D3 Security has raised $10m in growth equity funding from Vistara Growth.

CISA director Easterly eyes more preparatory approach to dealing with cybercrime

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) director Jen Easterly has said she wants the CISA to focus on preparing for hacks instead of just managing the fallout.

Cybercrime cases soared 125% in the first half of 2021, Accenture...

A half-year report by Accenture’s cyber investigations, forensics, and response team has discovered cases of cybercrime climbed by triple digits in H1 2021.

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