A regularly updated directory of press releases related to cyber security.

17/9/2020

Bratislava – Richard Marko, CEO of ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has been invited to judge the first-of-its-kind Apps 4 Digital Peace Competition organized by the Cybersecurity Tech Accord, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), and the https://www.un.org/youthenvoy/. The competition was created in response to the dramatic increase in the malicious use of information and technology by state…

Issued by: Gigamon

14/9/2020

Santa Clara –  September 14, 2020 –  Gigamon, the worldwide leader in network visibility, analytics, threat detection and response, today announced plans to expand its international footprint with the addition of its fourth tech hub in Ottawa, Canada. Gigamon will tap into the city’s deep tech expertise to build out a world-class Research and Development (R&D)…

Issued by: ESET

10/9/2020

BRATISLAVA – ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has launched version 6.0 of ESET Mobile Security (EMS), an award-winning solution that provides protection against a multitude of Android mobile security threats such as malware and phishing, and now has the added feature of Payment Protection for financial transactions. ESET Mobile Security protects users’ data against loss, leakage and…

Issued by: BlackBerry

9/9/2020

WATERLOO, ONTARIO  – September 9, 2020 – BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced it is now providing dedicated EU instances of its BlackBerry® AtHoc® service, a leading networked crisis communication solution. BlackBerry AtHoc will enable customers to comply with EU data protection regulations and prepare for the upcoming Public Warning directives by localizing personal data…

Issued by: Patch Tuesday

8/9/2020

This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday addresses 129 vulnerabilities with 23 of them labeled as Critical. The 23 Critical vulnerabilities cover SharePoint, Exchange, Dynamics 365, Windows Codecs, and several other workstation vulnerabilities. Adobe released patches today for Experience Manager, Framemaker, and InDesign. Workstation Patches Continuing the trend, today’s Patch Tuesday fixes many vulnerabilities that would impact…

Issued by: ESET

3/9/2020

BRATISLAVA, MONTREAL – ESET researchers have discovered a previously undocumented trojan malware family that spreads through malicious torrents and that uses multiple tricks to squeeze as many cryptocoins as possible from its victims while staying under the radar. ESET named the threat KryptoCibule, and according to ESET telemetry the malware seems to primarily target users in the…

Issued by: Proofpoint, Inc.

3/9/2020

Cybersecurity leader offers a truly customizable awareness program to effectively change user behavior and create a security-aware culture SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Proofpoint, Inc., (NASDAQ: PFPT), a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced multiple people-centric innovations to its Proofpoint Security Awareness Training platform to help organizations worldwide train the right people, at the…

Issued by: ESET

31/8/2020

Bratislava, Iasi – The ESET R&D center in Iasi, Romania, is working with the European Migration Agency (EMA) and the Technical University of Moldova (TUM) in the capital, Chisinau, to launch a new Cyber Security Academy.  The project is currently slated to last for one year (starting in August 2020), after which the most successful graduating…

Issued by: R9B

26/8/2020

JUNE 26, 2020 The COVID-19 conversation often centers around “phases” when it comes to the pace at which cities and states can safely re-open their local economies. Phases also come to mind for business leaders currently navigating uncharted waters to keep their workforces safe, healthy and productive during a global pandemic – without compromising IT…

Issued by: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

24/8/2020

SAN CARLOS, CA  —  Mon, 24 Aug 2020 Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has today announced a new partnership with edX, a trusted Harvard and MIT-founded online learning platform used by 30 million learners as well as the world’s top-ranking universities and industry-leading companies globally. The partnership will offer a…