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Proofpoint uncovers 'Voldemort' malware linked to TA415
Malware

Proofpoint uncovers 'Voldemort' malware linked to TA415

Researchers at Proofpoint have unveiled a sophisticated malware campaign named 'Voldemort', linked to the TA415 threat group, targeting over 70 organisations worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Verkada appoints Dixon as Vice President for JAPAC region
Firewalls

Verkada appoints Dixon as Vice President for JAPAC region

Verkada has appointed Jonathon Dixon as Vice President of Japan and Asia-Pacific to expand its security solutions across the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Ransomware

AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region

A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
CrowdStrike expands Marketplace with over 260 security products
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike expands Marketplace with over 260 security products

CrowdStrike's expanded Marketplace now features over 260 listings from 140 partners, including AWS and NVIDIA, enhancing its Falcon cybersecurity platform.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Cloudflare & WhatsApp collaborate on key verification service
Encryption

Cloudflare & WhatsApp collaborate on key verification service

Cloudflare introduces Plexi to verify public keys in end-to-end encryption for messaging apps, starting with WhatsApp, enhancing user trust and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Cloudflare introduces tools for control over AI content use
Artificial Intelligence

Cloudflare introduces tools for control over AI content use

Cloudflare's new AI Audit tools empower website owners to understand and control how their content is used by AI models.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
Hyperscale

Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round

AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Okta boosts security with new identity management tools
Firewalls

Okta boosts security with new identity management tools

Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks
Unified Communications

Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks

Cloudflare's Q2 2024 DDoS Threat Report unveiled a 20% rise in DDoS attacks, with 4 million assaults mitigated.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
Malware

Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape

The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.

By Mina Mousa • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks
Distributed Denial of Service

Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks

Cloudflare's 2024 State of Application Security Report reveals soaring DDoS attacks, exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, and escalating supply chain risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Project Galileo marks ten years of cyber defence at Cloudflare
Distributed Denial of Service

Project Galileo marks ten years of cyber defence at Cloudflare

Cloudflare's Project Galileo, which offers free DDoS protection, marks its 10th anniversary, supporting over 2,600 public interest groups globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Cloudflare acquires BastionZero to boost Zero Trust security
Virtualisation

Cloudflare acquires BastionZero to boost Zero Trust security

Cloudflare acquires BastionZero to enhance its Cloudflare One SASE platform. This integration aims to bolster Zero Trust security for critical IT systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Cloudflare & CrowdStrike expand partnership for enhanced security
Network Infrastructure

Cloudflare & CrowdStrike expand partnership for enhanced security

CrowdStrike and Cloudflare deepen strategic partnership, integrating AI-powered security tools to simplify operations and fortify defences against advanced cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Cloudflare launches comprehensive suite for cyber risk management
Digital Transformation

Cloudflare launches comprehensive suite for cyber risk management

Cloudflare launches Unified Risk Posture, a transformative suite of cybersecurity solutions, to offer organisations an all-encompassing approach to identifying and managing cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024

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Cloudflare report: EU firms unprepared for rising cyber threats
Ransomware

Cloudflare report: EU firms unprepared for rising cyber threats

Cloudflare's latest report warns that EU firms are dangerously unprepared for increasing cyber threats; only 29% feel equipped to defend against attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
UN Women Australia thwarts cyber attack with Cloudflare aid
Firewalls

UN Women Australia thwarts cyber attack with Cloudflare aid

UN Women Australia narrowly escaped a severe cyber attack with the help of Cloudflare, underscoring the urgent cybersecurity needs of non-profits in 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024