Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been the darling of the cybersecurity world for years, touted as the ultimate defense against unauthorized access. But as hackers get craftier, MFA is starting to look more like a speed bump than a fortress. It’s…
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The three pillars of the next generation in data security: PostgreSQL, zero trust and web3
The technologies that will enable optimised data security already exist, but businesses are resting on their laurels. Data gathered by Governing indicates that in 2023 over 353 million individuals were affected by data compromises, including data breaches, leakage, and exposure.…
INC Ransomware targets McLaren Health Care Hospitals
The perpetrators behind recent ransomware attacks seem to lack any sense of empathy or concern for human lives, as their actions jeopardize patient care by disrupting hospital treatments through cyber-attacks. The latest group to make headlines is the INC Ransomware,…
Fortinet acquires Next DLP
Fortinet, a major player in the cybersecurity industry, has acquired data security startup Next DLP for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition, set to be finalized legally by next weekend, aims to strengthen Fortinet’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform. Next…
Britain NHS Software provider to face Ransomware penalty of £ 6 million
NHS England has been making headlines since 2017 due to ongoing cyber attacks and ransomware incidents. Recently, the non-profit organization is in the news again, this time because of a £6 million fine related to a 2022 ransomware attack that…
Can a Bitcoin Ban Help Stop Ransomware Attacks
As ransomware attacks continue to escalate, with cybercriminals demanding hefty ransoms paid in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, there is growing debate over whether banning Bitcoin could be an effective strategy to curb these attacks. While a ban on Bitcoin might seem…
Fortigate Cloud Native Firewall (FORTIGATE CNF)
The management of day-to-day cloud security operations presents a multifaceted challenge for organizations, requiring a delicate balance between technological, procedural, and human factors. Multi-cloud environments significantly increase the complexity and challenges of managing and securing cloud workloads. To effectively address…
How ‘Shifting Left’ speeds compliance processes
Automating control monitoring and evidence gathering can ensure compliance throughout the production lifecycle. In the same way that Grammarly helps us write more clearly, a shift left compliance approach helps us boost resilience by embedding checks in the production process,…
The rise of RaaS; how Copilot can safeguard SMEs from the growing storm of AI-boosted cyberattacks
Whilst generative AI and the rise of Ransomware-as-a-Software poses growing problems for SMEs, AI copilot tools can provide much-needed support, says ALSO Cloud UK. Ransomware as a Software (RaaS) is on the rise, dramatically lowering the entry barriers for cyber…
How cybersecurity training can break the cyber impact chain
The financial impact of cyberattacks has increased dramatically in recent years – the cost of data breaches recently hit an all-time high, companies have made large ransomware payments, and the process of getting systems back online and restoring operations is…