Incident Response stories

NormCyber to host cyber event for Yorkshire businesses
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NormCyber has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Cyber Crime Unit to host a free Cyber Crime Awareness Event for SMEs and charities on 20th February 2025.

Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats
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Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.

Trusted Tech boosts cloud solutions with new support service
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Trusted Tech has launched Certified Support Services, aimed at enhancing Microsoft technology use with expert support and quick response times, amid rising IT challenges.

Fortinet upgrades FortiAnalyzer for enhanced cyber defence
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Fortinet has unveiled major updates to its FortiAnalyzer platform, aiming to bolster security operations for midsize enterprises facing a cybersecurity skills gap.

KnowBe4 honoured in CRN's 2025 Security 100 list for HRM+
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KnowBe4 has made CRN's prestigious Security 100 list, recognising its AI-driven approach in enhancing cybersecurity through effective human risk management.

LockBit takedown reshapes ransomware threat landscape
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Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit reveals a marked shift in the ransomware landscape, with LockBit's influence waning amidst coordinated law enforcement efforts.

New metric introduced to measure value of cybersecurity
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A report by HackerOne reveals security leaders' doubts over traditional ROI metrics, introducing Return on Mitigation to better assess cybersecurity investments.

CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte AI to boost cybersecurity
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CrowdStrike has unveiled Charlotte AI Detection Triage, an advanced tool aimed at revolutionising security operations with over 98% accuracy and reduced manual hours.

SenseOn introduces AI case summaries to boost security
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SenseOn has unveiled AI-generated case summaries to enhance cybersecurity efficiency, enabling teams to respond to threats in under 16 minutes.

N-able aids Ventnor in thwarting police cyberattack
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N-able's Managed Detection and Response solution has successfully thwarted a cyberattack on Ventnor City's Police Department, highlighting the urgent need for robust security.

Expel boosts SIEM capabilities with expanded compliance focus
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Expel has expanded its security information and event management capabilities, introducing a low-cost data lake to enhance compliance and security for customers.

Australian firms face data hurdles in AI deployment, study finds
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A new study reveals that while 80% of Australian firms prioritise data integration, security and quality issues hinder AI progress, with only 6% accessing data freely.

CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage
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CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.

ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision
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ReliaQuest has unveiled its groundbreaking agentic AI Agent, automating cybersecurity tasks 20 times faster and improving accuracy by 30% for over 1,000 enterprises.

Kaspersky enhances threat lookup with AI-driven insights
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Kaspersky has upgraded its Threat Lookup service with AI-driven summaries, enabling cybersecurity teams to efficiently gather data on threats and actors.

Cloud risks rise due to slow remediation, costs USD $2m+
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cloud security
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ZEST Security's latest report reveals that over 62% of cyber incidents stem from known vulnerabilities, highlighting critical delays in remediation processes.

N-able retains top spot in Canalys Leadership Matrix 2024
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N-able has secured Champion Status in the 2024 Canalys RMM and PSA Leadership Matrix for the second consecutive year, highlighting its top-notch channel and tech capabilities.

UK firms reluctant to report ransomware incidents, says study
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A report by Illumio reveals that 73% of UK organisations hesitate to report ransomware incidents, citing fears of exposure and financial repercussions.

Key Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2025
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As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, organisations must adapt to emerging trends in 2025, prioritising cloud solutions, AI risks, and skills shortages.

UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis
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A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.