Idis has now confirmed that its acquisition of Costar Technologies, a leading U.S. provider of electronic security products, has been completed. Prior to the acquisition Idis and Costar already had a long-term existing ODM relationship, in that according to the company, approximately 60% of Costar video products are already made by Idis. The acquisition builds […]
Kaspersky has introduced support for Linux in the Kaspersky Embedded Systems Security product. This adaptable, multi-layered solution now provides optimized security for embedded Linux-based systems, devices and scenarios, in compliance with the rigorous regulatory standards
Hikvision has launched a new generation of Smart Managed Switches that, in conjunction with the Hik-Partner Pro mobile app, enable installers to remotely deploy and configure security systems with comprehensive operation and maintenance capabilities. This new generation of Smart Managed Switches features a robust architecture with 6 KV surge protection for PoE ports. The full […]
Positive Technologies has analyzed the relevant cyberthreats of Q2 2023. According to the report, the number of targeted attacks increased by 10% since the beginning of the year, now standing at 78%. Experts noted large-scale attacks that exploited vulnerabilities and numerous leaks of users’ personal data. Furthermore, the period saw an increase in successful cyberattacks on blockchain projects and an upsurge in ransomware activity targeting IT companies. The report also […]
Infoblox has announced the appointment of Mukesh Gupta as Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer. Reporting to CEO Scott Harrell, Gupta will develop and drive Infoblox’s product vision and strategy. Mukesh, a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience leading product management, engineering, and go-to-market strategies joins Infoblox from Palo […]
With cybercrime increasingly posing a significant risk to enterprises globally, cybersecurity experts in South Africa are forecasting more challenging times ahead as threat actors exploit emerging innovations to launch sophisticated cyber attacks. Driven by heightened technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), cybercriminals relentlessly utilize popular digital tools and platforms to […]
ESET researchers have uncovered a mass-spreading phishing campaign aimed at collecting Zimbra account users’ credentials. The campaign has been active since at least April 2023 and is still ongoing. Zimbra Collaboration is an open-core collaborative software platform, a popular alternative to enterprise email solutions. The campaign’s targets are a variety of small and medium businesses […]
Delinea has published its 2023 State of Cyber Insurance report finding that a significant gap is emerging between insurance carriers and organisations who are still scrambling to get affordable, comprehensive coverage. The report found that the time and effort to obtain cyber insurance is increasing significantly, with the number of companies requiring 6 months or more […]
Cisco Talos Intelligence Group has released its report for the second quarter of 2023, highlighting the most common attacks, targets, and other significant trends. The findings show how a lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) remains one of the biggest impediments to enterprise security. Carrying out ransomware attacks is likely becoming more challenging for hackers due […]
Proofpoint has released new research identifying that 84% of the top 100 universities in the Middle East are lagging behind on basic cybersecurity measures, subjecting students, staff and partners to a higher risk of email-based impersonation attacks. These findings are based on a Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) adoption analysis of the top 100 […]
