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

Issued by: Qualys

7/5/2020

FOSTER CITY, Calif. – May 7, 2020 – Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer and leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, today announced that Qualys Container Security is immediately available and Qualys Vulnerability Management will be available within a month in Microsoft Azure Security Center. This solution leverages the embedded Qualys Cloud Agent and Qualys Container Sensors to…

Issued by: Kaspersky

30/4/2020

Woburn, MA – April 30, 2020 — Research from Kaspersky has found advanced persistent threat (APT) activity in the first quarter of 2020 demonstrated that infection and distribution of malware via mobile platforms is on the rise, with some campaigns focusing solely on mobile. Additionally, activity in Asia is growing among new actors, while traditional advanced actors are…

Issued by: ESET

28/4/2020

BRATISLAVA, PRAGUE – As part of an ongoing series on Latin American banking trojans, ESET researchers take an in-depth look at Grandoreiro. This trojan targets users especially in Brazil, Mexico, Spain and Peru. Distributed almost exclusively through email spam, it has lately started to utilize fake websites capitalizing on the global coronavirus pandemic. Grandoreiro reveals a…

Issued by: Kaspersky

24/4/2020

Woburn, MA – April 24, 2020 – Kaspersky today announces the introduction of a new free online module about working from home security basics. This offering aims to help customers and partners ensure that remote working does not pose a security danger to their businesses. With more companies now switching to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kaspersky, in…

Issued by: ESET

22/4/2020

Bratislava – ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, is assisting consumers across the world stay safe and secure online during the COVID-19 crisis. To protect consumers from phishing attacks and other malicious software, ESET is extending the free trial period from 30 to 90 days for ESET Internet Security, which protects Windows, macOS, Android and Linux-powered devices…

Issued by: SANS Institute

22/4/2020

Bethesda, MD, April 22, 2020 – GIAC Certifications, known for providing the highest standard in cyber security certifications, has launched a new certification: GIAC Cloud Security Automation. The importance of keeping the cloud secure in today’s cybersecurity landscape cannot be understated. Cloud security automation is an essential skill in all organizations, especially those utilizing cloud services…

Issued by: Kaspersky

20/4/2020

Woburn, MA – April 20, 2020 – Kaspersky researchers found that malicious files were hidden within tracks appearing to come from some of the world’s most popular DJs. The coronavirus pandemic has significantly affected the electronic music industry. As major music events like Coachella, Ultra, SXSW, Glastonbury, and Time Warp have either been cancelled or postponed, some famous…

Issued by: VMware

14/4/2020

PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Over the past several weeks, VMware leadership has been monitoring and evaluating the situation around COVID-19 to ensure the company is taking the necessary measures to protect the health and wellbeing of VMworld 2020 attendees, customers, partners and employees. As a result, VMware has made the difficult but important decision to…

Issued by: Cisco

14/4/2020

New payment program allows customers and partners to:  Access technology to support business continuity Invest for recovery, deferring 95 percent of the cost until January 2021 Protect their business with cash preservation and minimized cash outlay  San Jose, Calif., April 14, 2020 – Today, Cisco is continuing its global commitment to help customers and partners navigate an evolving landscape with…

Issued by: Check Point Research

9/4/2020

SAN CARLOS, CA  —  Thu, 09 Apr 2020 Check Point Research, the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, has published its latest Global Threat Index for March 2020. The well-known banking trojan Dridex, which first appeared in 2011, has entered the top ten malware list…