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ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform
Malware

ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform

ManageEngine folds EDR and Zero Trust private access into Endpoint Central, unifying endpoint management and security in one console.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
ManageEngine adds EDR & zero trust to Endpoint Central
Malware

ManageEngine adds EDR & zero trust to Endpoint Central

ManageEngine turns Endpoint Central into a unified endpoint security and access platform by adding built-in EDR and zero trust private access.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Bitdefender named sole Visionary in 2025 Gartner EPP report
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender named sole Visionary in 2025 Gartner EPP report

Bitdefender is named the sole Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the third year running.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test
Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky Endpoint Security achieves full marks in tampering test

Kaspersky Endpoint Security has achieved 100% tamper protection in AV-Comparatives' April 2025 test, proving its unrivalled resilience on Windows 11 systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate
DevOps

Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate

Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Kaspersky awarded top 'Strategic Leader' in EPR tests
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Kaspersky awarded top 'Strategic Leader' in EPR tests

Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Expert has been honoured as a 'Strategic Leader' for the third consecutive year in the 2024 AV-Comparatives test.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
VIPRE earns 'Strategic Leader' status in 2024 AV report
Endpoint Protection

VIPRE earns 'Strategic Leader' status in 2024 AV report

VIPRE has been named a 'Strategic Leader' by AV-Comparatives for its endpoint solutions, scoring full marks against various cyberattack scenarios.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Kaspersky updates mobile apps with enhanced security & UX features
Virtual Private Networks

Kaspersky updates mobile apps with enhanced security & UX features

Kaspersky has launched upgraded iOS and Android apps, enhancing security and privacy features to meet the growing cybersecurity needs of mobile users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Kaspersky Standard scoops Product of the Year at AV-Comparatives
Data Protection

Kaspersky Standard scoops Product of the Year at AV-Comparatives

Kaspersky Standard secures AV-Comparatives Product of the Year award, acknowledging its record-breaking performance in cybersecurity testing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Avast warns of AI-driven scams in Q3 Threat Report ahead of holiday season
Malware

Avast warns of AI-driven scams in Q3 Threat Report ahead of holiday season

Avast's Q3 Threat Report reveals a surge in cyber threats, including adware, spyware, finance scams and AI-driven dating scams, during the holiday season.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023
ESET PROTECT Enterprise named Strategic Leader in the AV-Comparatives EPR Report 2023
Certification

ESET PROTECT Enterprise named Strategic Leader in the AV-Comparatives EPR Report 2023

ESET PROTECT Enterprise secures 'Strategic Leader' spot in AV-Comparatives EPR Report 2023 due to its superior performance.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
ESET recognised as Strategic Leader in AV-Comparatives report
Breach Prevention

ESET recognised as Strategic Leader in AV-Comparatives report

ESEt's security software excelled above 11 other contenders in 50 real-world scenarios that tested capabilities in threat prevention and response.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
Norton launches Secure Browser to halt cyber criminals
Data Protection

Norton launches Secure Browser to halt cyber criminals

Norton launches Norton Secure Browser to protect consumers from browser-based cyber threats and unwanted tracking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2023
Cyber threat risks reach three-year high – Avast
Phishing

Cyber threat risks reach three-year high – Avast

Avast telemetry shows phishing and scams focused on human manipulation account for over 75% of all desktop detections.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
Criminals preying on generosity to steal donations: Avast
Phishing

Criminals preying on generosity to steal donations: Avast

Avast researchers have identified a video campaign from an organisation claiming to be collecting money for sick children, which are actually scam sites.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security
Partner Programmes

Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security

The partnership enables the integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp's new range of Future Workplace A3 multifunction printers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022

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Elastic Security earns perfect score in AV-Comparatives test
Endpoint Protection

Elastic Security earns perfect score in AV-Comparatives test

Elastic Security is the only vendor to score 100% in both Real-World and Malware Protection categories of AV-Comparatives' Business Security Test.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Avast launches free AI scam protection in antivirus for NZ users
Endpoint Protection

Avast launches free AI scam protection in antivirus for NZ users

Avast adds free AI-driven Scam Guardian to its antivirus for New Zealand users, boosting protection against rising, sophisticated online scams globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025