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Almost half of US organizations still using Kaspersky, researchers claim
Almost half (40%) of US organizations are still using Kaspersky software despite a ban enacted in the summer, new research from Bitsight has revealed. Though the ban went into effect months ago, active use of Kaspersky products remains high, with more than 1,000 US organizations observed to be connecting to Kaspersky servers post-ban. Bitsight said only 58% of US organizations…
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Organizations failing to use tech to reach sustainability goals
While the vast majority of organizations say they take their sustainability goals very seriously, only a few are using technology to cut their environmental footprint and shape their overall sustainability strategy. Research from Kyndryl and Microsoft shows leaders increasingly recognize the benefits of sustainability initiatives for their organizations, with 38% having increased their sustainability goals and program execution since last…
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How the channel helps organizations curb software sprawl by focusing on process
The economic conditions in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic offered many organizations access to incremental capital and additional funding, which led them to increase their spending on software to enable remote work and increase digital transformation. The rapid adoption of specialized software left many organizations with an overcrowded and disconnected technology stack, however, negatively impacting their productivity and efficiency.…
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UK organizations scrambling to divert funds for NIS2 compliance spending
Virtually all UK organizations have been forced to divert funds from elsewhere to deal with the costs of NIS2 compliance. The EU cybersecurity bill NIS2 came into effect earlier this year, with the deadline for compliance having recently passed. Under the legislation, EU-based businesses operating in critical sectors such as energy, transport, water, financial services, and healthcare, are required to…
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Organizations warned of the dangers of ‘long-lived’ cloud credentials
‘Long-lived’ cloud credentials are still a major risk for organizations across all cloud providers, according to new research from Datadog, and nearly half or organizations are using them. These cloud credentials never expire and are a major security risk, often leaked in source code, container images, build logs and application artifacts – indeed, they’re the most common cause of publicly…
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NCSC warns organizations of cyber threat from Russian Foreign Intelligence
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning organizations to buckle up for online attacks by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). More than 20 publicly disclosed vulnerabilities have been listed in a joint advisory of US security agencies. These, it believes, can be exploited by the hacking group, APT29, also known as Midnight Blizzard, the Dukes, and Cozy Bear. The…
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Alert issued for ‘Voldemort’ malware as dozens of organizations hit
Security experts have issued an alert over the ‘Voldemort’ malware campaign that’s hit more than 70 organizations globally. Uncovered by researchers at Proofpoint, the malware has mainly been used to attack insurance companies, which account for a quarter of victims, with other heavily-targeted sectors including aerospace, transport, and universities. In all, 18 different verticals were targeted. The malicious activity was…
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Scottish data center provider teams up with HPE to unveil National Cloud – a UK sovereign cloud service for large enterprises, tech startups, and public sector organizations
Scottish data center and cloud services provider DataVita is now offering clients data residency within the UK with the launch of National Cloud. Aiming to position itself as an alternative to the big cloud providers, it’s offering the new platform through a strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). “The National Cloud combines HPE GreenLake cloud’s leading capabilities to manage,…
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How tech leaders can foster accessibility in their organizations
Throughout the working world, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies have become more widely adopted. But while many enterprises have dedicated a large swathe of resources towards these initiatives, there is a large gap when it comes to one group that falls under that umbrella: the disability community. Scope, the UK’s largest disability support organization, puts the number of working…
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