Incident Response stories - Page 1

UK firms pay higher ransoms as recovery costs from attacks rise
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UK firms pay higher ransoms amid rising recovery costs from ransomware attacks, with 54% choosing to pay and median payouts at USD $1 million, Sophos reports.

Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience
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The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.

Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
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Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.

ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter automation to speed threat response
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest unveils GreyMatter Workflows, automating security operations to cut response times by 64% and reduce manual tasks by over half.

Most firms unprepared for rising supply chain cyber threats
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A SecurityScorecard survey reveals 88% of cybersecurity leaders worry about supply chain risks, yet most firms lack effective active defence measures.

KnowBe4 integrates with Microsoft to boost email threat defence
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email security
KnowBe4 has partnered with Microsoft to integrate AI-powered threat detection into Microsoft Defender for Office 365, enhancing email security for organisations.

Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
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Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost MDR speed & accuracy
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Rapid7 has introduced agentic AI workflows to its MDR platform, boosting SOC speed and accuracy by automating investigations and enhancing threat response.

UK firms face rising ransomware costs but recover faster
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UK firms face rising ransomware recovery costs at USD $2.58m but recover faster, with 59% fully restoring systems within a week, says Sophos report.

Norway adopts FAPI 2.0 to secure national healthcare data
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data protection
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fintech
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breach prevention
Norway mandates FAPI 2.0 security protocol across its national healthcare network to enhance protection of patient data with banking-level safeguards.

Fiji partners with Borderless CS to boost cybersecurity governance
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digital transformation
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Fiji partners with Borderless CS to enhance cybersecurity governance and strengthen digital resilience through strategic talks on national frameworks and education.

Beyond the legacy: Rethinking SIEMs in an age of cyber escalation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Legacy SIEM systems struggle against rising cyber threats, prompting firms to embrace AI-driven security for faster, smarter defence and improved resilience.

Rapid7 launches agentic AI to boost SOC response & efficiency
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Rapid7 has launched agentic AI workflows within its MDR services to speed up SOC investigations, enhancing analyst efficiency and threat response accuracy.

Tanium names Tara Ryan as Chief Marketing Officer for growth
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saas
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hcm
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it automation
Tanium appoints Tara Ryan as Chief Marketing Officer to drive global brand transformation and ambitious growth in autonomous endpoint management solutions.

The lost art of writing things down
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cybersecurity
In cybersecurity and coding, slowing down to write ideas by hand fosters deeper thinking and clarity, countering today’s rush for AI-driven automation.

FIRST launches CORE Fund to boost global cyber response skills
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FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.

What CISOs wish PR teams knew
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data protection
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ransomware
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martech
CISOs urge PR teams to prioritise accuracy over speed in breach communications and to understand cybersecurity basics for better crisis cooperation.

Australia faces surge in AI-powered cyber threats & espionage
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digital transformation
Australia faces a rise in AI-driven cyber threats and state-sponsored espionage, calling for stronger defences and intelligence-led cybersecurity strategies.

Tenable report warns of cloud security gaps in Singapore & SEA
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firewalls
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network security
Tenable's 2025 report reveals serious cloud security gaps in Singapore and Southeast Asia, risking exposure of sensitive data and non-compliance issues for firms.

Abacus Group expands global cybersecurity with Entara acquisition
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Abacus Group has acquired managed security firm Entara, boosting its global cybersecurity services with AI-driven incident response for financial clients.