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Securing the cloud frontier with zero trust

silicon — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:39:14 +0000

Illumio’s Raghu Nandakumara explains why zero-trust segmentation is the only cloud security solution able to tackle the increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.

How to protect against cyberthreats with Apple’s rapid security response

silicon — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:42:15 +0000

Jamf’s Dr Michael Covington gives his top tips for integrating Apple’s new rapid patching system into your cybersecurity and device management strategy.

LastPass warns of imposter app in Apple’s App Store

Jenny Darmody — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:02:21 +0000

The password manager said the fraudulent app attempts to copy the company’s branding and user interface in order to trick users.

Why companies need to take a holistic approach to security

silicon — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:01:04 +0000

Workday’s Clare Hickie discusses her role as CTO for the EMEA region, the shift towards a skills-based economy and the company’s commitment to sustainability.

Volt Typhoon: US agencies warn against China-backed hackers

Vish Gain — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:29:18 +0000

The agencies said Volt Typhoon's choice of targets and pattern of behaviour is ‘not consistent’ with traditional cyber espionage or intelligence gathering operations.

Ransomware had a ‘watershed’ 2023 after crossing record $1bn

Vish Gain — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:36:02 +0000

The most prominent ransomware attacks carried out last year related to the ubiquitous Moveit file transfer software, which helped criminals reach the milestone.

Cybersecurity and health checks: The top trends in software development

Colin Ryan — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:59:14 +0000

BearingPoint's Karl Byrne discusses the major trends and challenges affecting the software development industry.

Why data aggregation laws could be the answer to Big Tech dominance

silicon — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:30:50 +0000

Professors Karl Schmedders, José Parra-Moyano and Michael Wade from the International Institute for Management Development discuss data regulation in the age of AI.

Online investment scams grew in Ireland last year, report claims

Leigh Mc Gowran — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:34:29 +0000

A report from FraudSmart claims APP fraud victims were conned out of €8.6m in the first half of 2023 and that older people in particular are being tricked by investment scams.

Ex-CIA officer sentenced to 40 years for giving secrets to WikiLeaks

Leigh Mc Gowran — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:35:44 +0000

Schulte was convicted for the Vault 7 leak, which has been described as one of the biggest breaches of classified data in US history.

Cloudflare says an attacker tried to breach its global network

Leigh Mc Gowran — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:29:12 +0000

Cloudflare says an attacker tried to gain 'persistent and widespread access' to its global network by using stolen access tokens and credentials from an Okta breach in 2023.

The evolving challenge of complexity in cybersecurity

silicon — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:01:26 +0000

DataSolutions' Francis O'Haire discusses his role as group CTO and the growing importance of adopting modern zero-trust security approaches.

Irish businesses will boost AI budgets in 2024, survey claims

Leigh Mc Gowran — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:57:45 +0000

A new survey suggests most Irish businesses plan to increase their level of AI investment this year, but it appears some firms are lacking clear strategies.

US claims China-backed hackers targeted critical infrastructure

Leigh Mc Gowran — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:15:42 +0000

Tensions between the two countries appear to be growing, as the US claims hackers sponsored by China's government took control of hundreds of US routers to conceal their activities.

EU gets its first cybersecurity certification scheme for safer tech

Vish Gain — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:50:08 +0000

Thierry Breton said the new framework will ensure that ICT products used in ‘sensitive’ environments, such as routers and ID cards, are safe to use.

Ransomware surged last year, but law enforcement struck back

Leigh Mc Gowran — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:37:51 +0000

From criminals shifting their ransomware tactics to claims that less companies are paying ransom demands, it appears these types of cyberattacks had a transformative period last year.

New York sues Citi for allegedly failing to protect fraud victims

Leigh Mc Gowran — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:21:10 +0000

The US state's attorney general claims fraud victims were scammed out of millions and that Citibank denied these victims help or refunds.

$2.1bn worth of bitcoin seized by German police

Jenny Darmody — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:55:47 +0000

The bitcoin was seized after one of the accused in the investigation voluntarily transferred them to official wallets provided by German police.

Top digital transformation trends for 2024

Colin Ryan — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:14:23 +0000

Peter Lantry of Equinix discusses the top digital transformation trends expected this year, such as data centre pressures, green tech and 'private AI'.

Schneider Electric confirms it was hit by ransomware attack

Leigh Mc Gowran — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:48:54 +0000

The company said its sustainability division was attacked and there are reports that the Cactus ransomware brand was behind the latest incident.