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Key points: An Israeli-linked hacker group, Predatory Sparrow, has claimed responsibility for a major cyber-attack on Iran’s petrol stations. The attack, which knocked out 70% of Iran’s petrol stations, was reportedly a

Employees may pose a higher security risk to businesses than external hackers, according to a study conducted by IT security company, Imperva. The research found that internal security breaches and data abuses

Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced the latest release of new, integrated Operational Technology (OT) security solutions and services. This expansion solidifies Fortinet’s leadership in the OT Security Platform market.

Key Points: CrowdStrike announced that Optiv, their cyber advisory and solutions partner, has surpassed the $1 billion milestone in sales of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. The achievement showcases the growth and impact

Key Points: Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, was hit by the “largest cyber attack on telecom infrastructure in the world” which left millions without mobile and internet services. Data storage and management

In its annual guide, “What matters most? Eight priorities for CEOs in 2024”, consulting giant, McKinsey, has received criticism for failing to emphasise the importance of cybersecurity. The report focuses largely on

Hackers are actively exploiting a vulnerability in QNAP VioStor NVR (network video recorder) devices to deploy the Mirai malware, according to security researchers at Akamai. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-47565 and rated

The hacker group Gonjeshke Darande, originating from Farsi language and meaning “Predatory Sparrow”, caused serious disruptions for about 70% of Iran’s petrol stations, following a massive cyber attack on Monday. Apart from

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Salvador Technologies, an Israeli startup that has built a cyberattack recovery platform, has raised $6 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by Pico Venture Partners, with participation from