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

Integrated Solution Secures and Manages Secrets Used by Jenkins; Drives Greater Automation Across DevOps Pipeline SAN FRANCISCO – Jenkins World 2017 – August 30, 2017 – CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the company that protects organizations from cyber attacks that have made their way inside the network perimeter, today announced the integration of the CyberArk Privileged Account…

 Trend Micro Offers More Than US$500,000 at Mobile Pwn2Own 2017

Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative encourages zero-day disclosure in latest mobile devices DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In the continued effort to thwart malicious attacks against consumers and enterprises, Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced the Zero Day Initiative’s Mobile Pwn2Own contest. This year’s event will take place Nov. 1-2,…

 Kaspersky Lab Announces IoT Device Scanner Beta to Aid Smart Home Defense

Woburn, MA – August 23, 2017 – Kaspersky Lab has released a beta version of its solution for the “smart” home and the Internet of Things – Kaspersky IoT Scanner. This free application for the Android platform scans a home Wi-Fi network, informing the user about the devices connected to it and their level of security. According to…

 Malwarebytes Introduces Malwarebytes for Mac to Protect Against Rising Levels of Mac Malware

— Mac users saw more malware in Q2 (April to June) than they saw in all of 2016 — Malwarebytes now provides real-time cyber protection for Mac users SANTA CLARA, Calif. – August 24, 2017 – Malwarebytes, the leader in advanced malware prevention and remediation solutions, today announced the release of Malwarebytes for Mac, featuring real-time protection…

 Malwarebytes Introduces Malwarebytes for Android, Featuring Proprietary Anti-Ransomware Technology

— Malwarebytes now provides superior mobile protection for Android users to protect against growing levels of mobile malware — Android ransomware increased more than 100 percent between Q1 and Q2 2017 SANTA CLARA, Calif. – August 24, 2017 – Malwarebytes™, the leader in advanced malware prevention and remediation solutions, today announced the release of Malwarebytes for Android,…

 Gartner Defines New Application Security Testing Orchestration Market and Mentions Code Dx

NORTHPORT, N.Y. – August 21, 2017 – Code Dx, Inc., provider of an award-winning application security solution that automates and accelerates the discovery, prioritization and management of software vulnerabilities, was recognized by Gartner in its Hype Cycle for Application Security, 2017 report published July 28, 2017. Code Dx was identified by Gartner analysts as a…

 New ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware Protects Home PCs Against Extortion Attacks

San Carlos, CA  —  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), today announced the launch of ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware, a new solution that identifies, quarantines, and removes even the most sophisticated and evasive ransomware infections from users’ PCs. ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware adds an essential layer of protection to home PCsand works alongside anti-virus…

 Fortinet Threat Landscape Report Reveals Poor Security Hygiene and Risky Applications Enable Destructive Cyberattacks to Spread Infection at Record Pace

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Phil Quade, chief information security officer, Fortinet “The technology innovation that powers our digital economy creates opportunity for good and bad in cybersecurity. Yet, something we don’t talk about often enough is the opportunity everyone has to limit bad consequences by employing consistent and effective cybersecurity hygiene….

 ESET Discovers New Threat Targeting Gamers

22 Aug 2017 ESET researchers discovered a new sneaky malware named Joao, spreading via computer games published on unofficial websites. Joao is modular malware capable of downloading and running other malicious code. “To spread their malware, the attackers behind Joao have misused massively-multiplayer online role-playing games. They modified the games to make them capable of…

 Sophos Appoints Clarissa A. Peterson as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

OXFORD, UK – August 21, 2017 Sophos (LSE:SOPH), a global leader in network and endpoint security today announced the appointment of Clarissa A. Peterson as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. Peterson brings Sophos more than 20 years of experience as a senior leader within diverse global organizations. Peterson joins Sophos from Abt…