Cybersecurity Archives

November 5, 2024

Sophos and Secureworks® (NASDAQ:SCWX), two global leaders of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced a definitive agreement for Sophos to acquire Secureworks. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $859 million. Sophos is backed by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. Sophos’ experience and reputation as a leading provider of managed security […]

October 21, 2024

In response to the increased challenges and escalating threats facing operational technologies (OT) and critical infrastructure, Kaspersky has enhanced its Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity (KICS), a native XDR Platform for industrial enterprises, and streamlined Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Industrial Control Systems (ICS), a service that helps to perform key SOC functions for organizations that […]

September 9, 2024

Kaspersky emphasises potential offensive applications of AI by cybercriminals and the need for developing proactive cybersecurity defences 5 August 2024 The rapid proliferation of advanced AI systems in the public domain has resulted in widespread usage by individuals and businesses. These systems are exceptionally adaptable to various tasks, including content generation and code creation through […]

August 25, 2024

The rise of AI has increased the sophistication and threat vectors of potential cyberattacks with ransomware becoming a service for cybercriminals and emerging threats to iOS with Operation Triangulation in 2024. 5 August 2024 The cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly evolving as new threat actors, technologies and threats emerge, creating an uncertain world for organisations […]

August 9, 2024

Key Kaspersky cybersecurity summit in Sri Lanka reveals new threat vectors in the region and best security practices for an AI-integrated world 5 August 2024 Global cybersecurity provider Kaspersky held their annual Cybersecurity Weekend for Asia Pacific Countries 2024 from 4 – 7 August 2024 in Sri Lanka to give an overview of the latest […]

July 21, 2024

When a Software Update Grounded the World: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Crisis and the Urgent Need for Cybersecurity Overhaul By Jithendra Antonio In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the recent debacle involving CrowdStrike serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of our digital infrastructure. A seemingly innocuous software update spiraled into a global crisis, […]

July 8, 2024

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Aims to improve operational efficiency leveraging Mastercard’s Tourism Insights and improve cybersecurity monitoring via RiskRecon. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 08th July 2024: SriLankan Airlines and Mastercard today announced their collaboration to enhance the operational efficiency and strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the country’s national carrier. The airline will be leveraging Mastercard’s Tourism Insights, a […]

July 8, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka: 2023 witnessed local threats targeting organisations in Sri Lanka. This is according to the latest data from global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky. Business solutions from Kaspersky blocked a total of 1,000,000 local infections during the period of January to December last year. Statistics on local infections of user computers are an […]

June 10, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka: A total of 2,650 ransomware incidents were detected and blocked by Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions for businesses in Sri Lanka from January to December 2023. Experts from the global cybersecurity company insist on organisations, regardless of shape and size, to beef up their IT security posture as ransomware, especially the targeted type, continues […]

May 29, 2024

FinCSIRT will leverage RiskRecon by Mastercard to boost the cyber posture of financial institutions. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 29th May, 2024: Mastercard has partnered with LankaPay, Sri Lanka’s national payment network, to further strengthen the cybersecurity infrastructure of the country’s financial services sector via the Financial Sector Computer Security Incident Response Team (FinCSIRT). LankaPay established FinCSIRT […]

Sophos to Acquire Secureworks to Accelerate Cybersecurity Services and Technology for Organizations Worldwide

Kaspersky introduces enhanced solutions to secure industrial companies

Kaspersky Highlights the Challenges of Offensive AI in a Brave New World

Cybersecurity Threat Landscape: Emerging threats and Mitigating Risks in 2024

APAC Cybersecurity Weekend 2024 reveals emerging threats and AI-powered challenges

CrowdStrike: One Update, Global Chaos, The Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call We Can’t Ignore

SriLankan Airlines Partners Mastercard for Consumer Insights and Cybersecurity

Local threats haunt businesses in Sri Lanka: Kaspersky

Ransomware menace plagues Sri Lankan businesses:Kaspersky

Mastercard collaborates with LankaPay to strengthen the cybersecurity infrastructure of Sri Lanka’s financial services sector