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

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…

Issued by: VMware

21/8/2020

VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today released the results of its third German-focused cybersecurity threat  report entitled, “Extended Enterprise Under Threat,” based on a survey of 251 German CIOs, CTOs and CISOs. The research found a decrease both cyberattack volume and breaches. This has prompted decreased investment in cyber defence with…

Issued by: VMware

20/8/2020

VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today released the results of its third Singapore-focused cybersecurity threat report entitled, “Extended Enterprise Under Threat,” based on a survey of 251 Singaporean CIOs, CTOs and CISOs. The research found that the threat landscape appears to have plateaued and attack frequency and sophistication have lessened during the…

Issued by: ESET

19/8/2020

BRATISLAVA – August 19, 2020 – ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has been highly commended in the KuppingerCole Market Compass 2020 report. The report analyzed ESET’s Endpoint Protection, Detection and Response solutions, including ESET Endpoint Security and ESET Enterprise Inspector, praising ESET for its universal coverage. KuppingerCole Analysts is an international and independent analyst organization that supports companies,…