HealthEquity, a leading provider of health savings account (HSA) services, has announced it suffered a data breach recently, resulting in compromised customer protected health information (PHI). It is understood the breach was detected on March 25, 2024, after abnormal activity…
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Accenture and SandboxAQ Expand Cybersecurity Partnership
Today, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and SandboxAQ have announced that they are expanding their partnership to address the critical need for enterprise data encryption that can defend against current data breaches, as well as future AI and quantum threats. Together, Accenture…
People Overconfident in Password Habits, Overwhelmed by Too Many Passwords
New research by Keeper Security has revealed some worrying trends and misunderstandings when it comes to password best practices and overconfidence in cyber knowledge. The research found that, while 85% of respondents believe their passwords are secure, over half admit…
Secure, Simple, Superior: The Advantages of Tokenized Payment Cards by Wallester
Technology is advancing rapidly and tokenized payment cards are a part of its evolution. Gone are the days of keying in long card numbers, expiry dates and CVV codes and hoping for the best. Instead, tokenized cards offer heightened security…
Security Flaws Found in Hotjar, Potentially Affecting Sensitive Data of Millions Utilising Major Global Brands
New threat research by Salt-Labs, the research arm of API security company Salt Security, has released new research highlighting critical security flaws within popular web analytics provider Hotjar. The company serves over one million websites, including global brands like Microsoft…
Taking action: how to combat the financial repercussions of a cyber incident
Paying hackers not to release the data they have stolen from you is not the best way to manage the financial repercussions of a cyber-attack. Nor is trying hide the attack from the authorities…. Even the most vigilant companies can’t…
Effective change management practices in IT environments: a guide
Change is inevitable. IT environments are evolving, being updated and upgraded, modified and modernised, to keep pace with technological advancements and organisational needs. However, if these changes are not managed effectively, all the new technologies in the world will…
Cato Networks Surpasses $200 Million, Doubles ARR in Under Two Years
Today, SASE vendor, Cato Networks, announced it surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the second quarter of 2024—doubling its total ARR in under two years. The news comes weeks after Cato was named a Leader in the…
DTX + UCX London is back: Global brands, cutting-edge technology and world-renowned speakers take centre stage
DTX London, the UK’s leading digital transformation event, has announced its doors will open on 2-3 October 2024, for what is set to be one of the most exciting technology exhibitions of the year. To maximise the experience, DTX will…
Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2024 open for nominations
Eskenzi PR has opened nominations for its ninth annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards. The awards are all about celebrating the UK’s cybersecurity professionals, teachers, lecturers, leaders, and those working to make the industry not only more secure, but also more diverse…