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Take a look at the latest mentions of Hornetsecurity in the media. See what our company leadership and security experts have to say about the cybersecurity industry; the best ways to keep your users and date safe, secure and up-to-date; and company and product updates – as reported in a variety of publications worldwide.
The new face of phishing: AI-powered attacks and how businesses can combat them
July 2024
In this article for Cybersecurity Insiders, Andy Syrewicze discusses the rise of AI-powered phishing attacks, which use generative AI to create sophisticated and convincing phishing emails. He insists that companies should invest not only in systems but also in ongoing employee education to help create a secure system.
Cybersecurity Insiders
At the AI crossroads
8 July 2024
Computing Security interviewed Matt Frye, head of education at Hornetsecurity, who referred to the company’s latest research which shows that 45% of UK businesses have been victims of a cyberattack and 85% are concerned about the increasing sophistication of attack methods, thanks to AI. To combat these cyberattacks, businesses need to adopt advanced, AI-based defense systems with continuous employee training on cybersecurity and implement multi-layered security strategies.
Computing Security
Cyber Threat Intelligence Pros Assess AI Threat Technology Readiness Levels
June 2024
In a recent presentation at Infosecurity Europe 2024, Andy Syrewicze, a Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, showcased how threat actors can leverage AI chatbots, including highly protected commercial variants, to perform Internet scraping for gathering data on potential targets. This activity is commonly referred to as open-source intelligence (OSINT).
Infosecurity Magazine
German companies in a cyber nightmare?
21 June 2024
Connect Professional is one of many publications to cite the new DACH 2024 AI Security Report by Hornetsecurity which found that only a few companies have added artificial intelligence to their cybersecurity strategy.
Connect Professional
AI in Cybersecurity
14 June 2024
In an article for ChannelPartner, Daniel Hofmann, CEO at Hornetsecurity, states that there has been an increase in cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence. According to the Hornetsecurity’s AI Security Report 2024, 53% of the companies surveyed do not yet use AI for their own IT security. Dr. Yvonne Bernard, CTO at Hornetsecurity, also mentions that the diversity of attach options has grown exponentially in recent years.
Channel Partner
Generative artificial intelligence makes its entry into the world of cybersecurity
12 June 2024
As cybercriminals increasingly use AI for attacks, cybersecurity professionals are leveraging generative AI to enhance threat detection and response. In the article for SD Magazine, Adrien Gendre, Chief Product Officer at Hornetsecurity, sheds light on using AI to detect attack patterns and build technology to improve incident response times.
SD-Magazine
Essential strategies to protect against ransomware
12 June 2024
The article highlights key strategies to protect against ransomware, featuring insights from Hornetsecurity’s CTO, Dr. Yvonne Bernard. She provides essential guidelines for ransomware safety, such as backing up essential data, a ‘Zero Trust’ architecture, regularly updated software, and continuously trained employees.
Intelligent CIO
What companies need to know to prevent targeted QR code attacks
11 June 2024
The article by Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, addresses the growing threat of “quishing,” where cybercriminals use QR codes in phishing attacks. These malicious QR codes exploit user trust to redirect to harmful sites, steal information, or install malware.
Security Info Watch
Cybersecurity is not a matter to be taken lightly
5 June 2024
Finance et Investissement refers to the 2024 Quebec Broker Score that shows that Quebec investment advisors are satisfied with the cybersecurity offered by their broker. However, Alain Constantineau, VP Sales Canada at Hornetsecurity, states that the risk of fraud is still very present and brokers need to keep up-to-date about the latest cyber threats.
Finance et Investissement
Implementing a Robust Password Management System To Avoid Cyber Threats
5 June 2024
Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, emphasizes the importance of having a robust password management system to combat cyber threats.
Training Industry
Microsoft 365 Copilot: The Need for Effective Access Management
3 June 2024
Umut Alemdar, Head of Security Lab at Hornetsecurity, emphasizes the importance of having an effective access management tool like Hornetsecurity’s 365 Permission Manager, especially when using AI assistants such as Microsoft Copilot. With such access management tools, CISOs and IT admins can ensure that Copilot can only access data that is not sensitive or confidential, while enhancing security and maintaining data integrity.
Silicon.de
Cybersecurity for AI-powered Attacks
May 2024
In the article for Global Brands Magazine, Dr. Yvonne Bernard, CTO at Hornetsecurity, discusses the increasing threat of AI-driven cyberattacks, such as phishing and deepfakes. She emphasizes the need for a multi-tiered defense strategy, including advanced tools, continuous employee training and robust cybersecurity practices. Having proactive measures helps organizations stay ahead of cyber-attacks and safeguard critical assets.
Global Brands Magazine
3 Rising Email Threats MSPs Need to Know
24 May 2024
Email is the most widely used communication channel across the corporate landscape. Daniel Blank, COO at Hornetsecurity, advises that to reduce phishing attacks, MSPs should provide organizations with an automated service that offers continuous employee cyber-awareness training. He states that with the right measures in place, MSPs can defend their customers against attack vectors that bypass cybersecurity software.
ChannelPro Network
Password Management Is Not an Option — But a Necessity
22 May 2024
In the article for The Hearing Review, Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity highlights the importance of an effective password management strategy for an organization to avoid falling victim to threat actors.
The Hearing Review
Expert Insight: How Diverse Leadership Can Benefit the Security Sector
15 May 2024
Dr. Yvonne Bernard, CTO of Hornetsecurity, emphasizes the benefits of diverse leadership in cybersecurity: Diverse teams enhance innovation, creativity, and problem-solving by bringing varied perspectives.
IT Security Guru
AI: Threat or threat?
10 May 2024
Hornetsecurity’s AI Security Report 2024 (DACH edition) shows that most German companies are adopting AI as part of their cybersecurity strategies, and many decision-makers feel under-prepared to face cybersecurity threats. AllAboutSecurity is one of the publications to cover findings of this new survey.
Computing Security
German companies are overwhelmed by cybersecurity needs
25 Apr 2024
Hornetsecurity’s AI Security Report 2024 (DACH edition) shows that most German companies are adopting AI as part of their cybersecurity strategies, and many decision-makers feel under-prepared to face cybersecurity threats. AllAboutSecurity is one of the publications to cover findings of this new survey.
AllAboutSecurity
The Human Firewall: Cybersecurity’s First Line of Defense
24 Apr 2024
Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, emphasizes the importance of employee training in cybersecurity, highlighting how human error is a major vulnerability. He discusses common mistakes, such as falling for phishing scams and using weak passwords, and proposes a “human firewall” approach, where employees are well-trained and equipped to defend against cyber threats, complementing technical security measures.
Channel Pro Network
Recognizing the Benefits of Implementing Company-Wide Cybersecurity Awareness Training
19 Apr 2024
The momentous rise of cyber threats in recent years means that businesses can no longer regard security training as a minor corporate initiative or a checkbox activity, says Daniel Blank, Chief Operating Officer at Hornetsecurity. He provides a number of recommendations to help organizations become more secure and more compliant.
Training Industry
Inside LabHost, the secretive crime platform at the centre of cyber scams
18 Apr 2024
Freya Graham reported on the Metropolitan Police shutting down a secretive website that made almost a million pounds by helping criminals carry out cyber scams; 37 people around the world were arrested in connection with the dark web platform LabHost. Hornetsecurity’s Regional Manager Northern Europe, Irvin Shillingford chimed in with advice on how to protect yourself from scams.
Metro
AI and the cybersecurity race
15 Apr 2024
Matt Frye, Head of Education at Hornetsecurity, discusses how AI is leveraged for offence and defence in cybersecurity, highlighting the need for organisations to be proactive and adaptive in their approach to cybersecurity to protect their data and their employees and stay one step ahead of evolving threats.
Data Centre Review
AI cybersecurity gap affecting quarter of UK businesses
11 Apr 2024
Security Brief was one of various publications to cover the the results of an independent survey involving 500 C-suite UK professionals which brings to light a prevalent Artificial Intelligence (AI) cybersecurity gap impacting UK businesses. The study, commissioned by Hornetsecurity, reveals that over a quarter (26%) of firms in the breadth of the country do not employ AI to fortify their cybersecurity defences despite nearly half of them (45%) having previously fallen prey to cyber attacks.
Security Brief
Why diversity is essential for innovation
11 Apr 2024
Tech companies can only succeed if they embrace diversity – a commitment that every senior leadership team in the industry should have already made, says Dr Yvonne Bernard, CTO at Hornetsecurity in this comment for Tech Monitor.
Tech Monitor
An alternative that is both sovereign and solid
Mar 2024
Ahead of the April 2024 edition of the InCyber Forum in France, Marc Jacob interviewed Romain Basset, Director of Customer Services, about Vade joining the Hornetsecurity Group, and its new solution for Google Workspace market.
Global Security Mag
Beware the rise of “cash” giveaways on e-commerce marketplaces!
28 Mar 2024
IntelligentCISO interviewed Hornetsecurity CEO, Daniel Hofmann, about how organisations can have a proactive and comprehensive approach to reduce risk for cyberattacks and phishing threats. He mentions that Hornetsecurity has observed an increase in malicious web links from 12.5% to 30.5% of all threats in 2023 and recommends various security measures.
Intelligent CISO
Beware the rise of “cash” giveaways on e-commerce marketplaces!
27 Mar 2024
Temu’s cash giveaways are too good to be true and pose a risk to personal data says Daniel Hofmann, CEO of Hornetsecurity.
Technology Reseller
Tackling Cyber Risks in the Face of Advancing Technology
26 Mar 2024
The Cloud Awards invited Daniel Hofmann, as CEO of one of the winning companies this year, to share his thoughts about how to combat ever-evolving cyberthreats.
Cloud Awards
Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Health Care Professionals: Safeguarding Your Practice
22 Mar 2024
The digitization of the health care industry has been highly beneficial. Yet, this reliance on technology for crucial health care services comes with a significant drawback: an increased risk of cyberattacks. Hornetsecurity COO, Daniel Blank, shares some recommendations on how to amplify cybersecurity measures.
Training Industry
“We want to create a European leader in cybersecurity”
19 Mar 2024
In an in-depth interview with Georges Lotigier, founder of Vade, journalist Armandine Pinot, learns more about the reasoning behind Vade joining Hornetsecurity and the impact this will have on cybersecurity.
La Gazette Nord-Pas-de-Calais
A commitment to support partner development
18 Mar 2024
On the occasion of Hornetsecurity being independently voted one of the top 10 cybersecurity vendors by the British channel community, E-Channelnews interviewed Irvin Shillingford, Regional Manager Northern Europe at Hornetsecurity, about this accolade and the company’s partner program for resellers and MSPs.
E-Channelnews
Uncertainty the only certainty
12 Mar 2024
Irvin Shillingford, Regional Manager Northern Europe at Hornetsecurity, contributes to Computing Security’s deep dive into how the ‘darker forces’ of cyber security might impact the industry in the months ahead, and what organizations can do about this.
Computing Security
Are your M365 customers REALLY secure?
12 Mar 2024
In this episode of MSP Chat, the hosts discuss why security and services are the two hottest segments in IT, and why vCISO services are a giant opportunity combining both. They also talk to Hornetsecurity evangelist Andy Syrewicze to survey underappreciated security vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365, and how to address them.
Channel Mastered
Vade joins Hornetsecurity Group, creating a European cybersecurity leader
5 Mar 2024
There was ample coverage worldwide of this major news release. One such example was Channel Life.
Channel Life
Merger in IT: Hornetsecurity acquires a competitor
4 Mar 2024
In this exclusive interview with Hornetsecurity CEO, Daniel Hofmann, Frankfurter Allgemeine (FAZ) dug into the transaction between Hornetsecurity and Vade, targeted at building a European cybersecurity leader.
Frankfurter Allgemeine
LockBit taken over by law enforcement
21 Feb 2024
Techerati discussed the take-over of LockBit by a group of law enforcement agencies with various cybersecurity vendors and authorities. Hornetsecurity’s Regional Manager Northern Europe, Irvin Shillingford warned that despite this success, businesses should not become complacent about future attacks.
Techerati
The escalating threat of MFA bypass attacks
9 Feb 2024
Threat actors are constantly adapting to try and bypass businesses’ increased cyber-security safeguarding measures. One such example is the escalating threat of MFA bypass attacks, as detailed by Matt Frye, Hornetsecurity’s Head of Presales and Education, in Business Reporter.
Business Reporter
‘Mother of all breaches’ exposes 26 billion records to the public
5 Feb 2024
Following the ‘mother of all breaches’, which exposed 26 billion records to the public, Networking Plus interviewed industry experts – including Irvin Shillingford, regional manager Northern Europe at Hornetsecurity, to discuss how to defend against any cyberattacks.
Networking Plus
Cybersecurity awareness training is key to mitigating cyber hacks caused by human error
2 Feb 2024
Executive leaders must prioritize a security-centric culture and provide employees with the information they need to reduce the probability of a successful attack, says Hornetsecurity’s Andy Syrewicze.
Security Info Watch
The cyber threat situation in 2024: What will be important this year
29 Jan 2024
In this article for MIT-Blog, aimed at SMBs and industries, Umut Alemdar, Head of Security Lab at Hornetsecurity, names three trends for 2024 that companies should prepare for now.
MIT-Blog
AI will increase the severity of cyberattacks, says the NCSC
25 Jan 2024
In an overview about the escalating use of AI in cyberattacks, Techerati interviewed Daniel Hofmann, Hornetsecurity CEO, to learn more about this topic.
Techerati
Managed security solutions are in demand
25 Jan 2024
In an extensive report on what this new year brings for channel partners, journalist Diana Künstler interviews various security providers — including Alexander Spaller, Head of Sales DACH at Hornetsecurity — on how to assist companies as they seek help with crucial cybersecurity points.
Connect Professional
Success factors: Technical expertise and specialization
12 Jan 2024
The cyber threat landscape is becoming increasingly confusing and volatile. This requires experienced IT security resellers and service providers who can protect their customers from such attacks. What characterizes good resellers and service providers in this context? Alexander Spaller, Head of Sales DACH at Hornetsecurity provides answers in this 1:1 interview.
Connect Professional
“A company’s cybersecurity is only as good as…”
12 Jan 2024
In this video discussion about security predictions for 2024, a group of experts provide their insights into what constitutes a holistic cybersecurity concept. One of the interviewees Alexander Spaller, Head of Sales DACH at Hornetsecurity.
Connect Professional
A solution to the many pain points presented by MS365 rights management
10 Jan 2024
Network Computing Magazine reviewed 365 Permission Manager and described it as “the perfect solution, as it provides administrators with all the tools needed to control access permissions, monitor violations and enforce compliance policies”.
Network Security Magazine
Prevent Holiday Cyber Scams With Employee Training
18 Dec 2023
Referencing Hornetsecurity’s 2024 Cyber Security Report, Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, highlights what organizations need to be aware of in the year ahead to protect themselves and their employees from falling victim to cyberattacks.
Training Industry
How to Start Combating Cyberattacks in 2024 NOW
8 Dec 2023
Stating that threat actors are expected to continue devising new ways to execute cyberattacks alongside technology advances in 2024, Hornetsecurity’s Andy Syrewicze says it is on both CISOs and employees to stay ahead of the curve — and he provides some valuable tips on how to do so.
IT Briefcase
97% of CIOs Troubled by Cybersecurity Threats
28 Nov 2023
In an extensive review of the latest data about cybersecurity threats, Channel Future’s Moshe Beauford cites the statistics from Hornetsecurity’s 2024 Cyber Security Report. “The cybersecurity threat is real,” he writes. “And CIOs are concerned about the possibility of unwanted intrusion happening to them.”
Channel Futures
Huge Surge in Malicious Web Links in Emails
28 Nov 2023
Digit is one of various publications that put the spotlight on Hornetsecurity’s analysis of 45 billion emails, which revealed that more than a third (36.4%) are unwanted. Hornetsecurity’s new Cyber Security Report 2024 reveals the growing threat of cyber-criminals using harmful web links in emails, finding a 144% increase in this type of attack compared to last year, rising from 12.5% of all threats in 2022 to 30.5% this year.
Digit
Inside a hidden world
27 Nov 2023
Computing Security speaks with Andy Syrewicze, technical evangelist, Hornetsecurity, about the impact that orphaned data can have on an organisation.
Computing Security Magazine
Compliance and awareness rethought
27 Nov 2023
Bluescreen – Der Tech-podcast interviewed Hornetsecurity CTO, Dr Yvonne Bernard, to learn about new ways of handling compliance and security awareness.
Bluescreen
VM Backup: “A wealth of features at a great price”
24 Nov 2023
In a hands-on review of Hornetsecurity VM Backup 9 for PC Pro and IT Pro, Dave Mitchell found it to be “an affordable choice for Hyper-V and VMware environments”.
IT Pro
The “perfect solution” to protect information assets on M365
16 Nov 2023
In a lab test of 365 Permission Manager, Computing Security found that this service “brings order to this rights chaos and gives administrators the power to effortlessly enforce policy compliance and ensure access to critical data is tightly locked down”.
Computing Security Magazine
Human Factor Significant in Email Attacks
15 Nov 2023
To find out the latest ways threat actors attack email, Channel Futures editorial director Craig Galbraith sat down with Hornetsecurity evangelist Andy Syrewicze to get the scoop and to learn the best way channel partners can help keep their customers safe.
Channel Futures
An All-in-One Security Solution for Microsoft 365
13 Nov 2023
HostingAdvice.com interviews Andy Syrewicze, Technical Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, about Microsoft 365 and how to achieve adequate protection through a mix of security, backup and compliance services and ongoing employee awareness training.
HostingAdvice
Economic survey: The security business is booming
9 Nov 2023
Michaela Wurm interviews Hornetsecurity CEO Daniel Hofmann as part of a roundup on cybersecurity operators and their views on the business.
Connect Professional
An efficient strategy to protect the company that every employee can understand and help shape
4 Nov 2023
Olaf Petry, CISO at Hornetsecurity, describes what it means to be a Chief Information and Security Officer (CISO) today where success is measured by events that did not occur.
Silicon
Las Vegas Casino Cyberattacks Underscore Importance of “Human Firewalls” and Employee Training
Nov 2023
Integration Developer News invited Hornetsecurity’s Andy Syrewicze to shed light on how businesses can add a “human firewall” to their protection against cybercrime.
Integration Developer News
Strengthening Microsoft 365 protection
31 Oct 2023
In this interview with Paul Canales, Iberia channel manager at Hornetsecurity, Channel Partner examines the company’s relationship with the channel in Galicia, Andalusia and the Valencian community, among other regions in Iberia.
Channel Partner
Interview with a CTO: Always thinking of the future
12 Oct 2023
How do you actually become a Chief Technology Officer? This interview with Hornetsecurity CTO, Dr Yvonne Bernard, sheds light on her journey, where she has been shaping the direction of the company’s product portfolio since 2021.
Connect Professional
Why orphaned data is a goldmine for cyber attackers
11 Oct 2023
The increase in employee turnover is a long-standing issue for businesses worldwide. Together with traditional challenges like staff shortages, this poses a big threat to companies’ cyber security. Hornetsecurity CEO, Daniel Hofmann, explains why – and what to do about it.
Computing Security Magazine
“A staunch ally in the fight against phishing”
1 Oct 2023
In this review of Hornetsecurity’s Security Awareness Service, Network Computing praises the service for its ability to turn staff into a valuable security asset, and notes that “its powerful automated phishing simulation, response and e-training capabilities make it remarkably easy to deploy and to use”.
Network Computing Magazine
Amplifying defenses against advanced hacking threats
15 Sep 2023
Hornetsecurity CEO, Daniel Hofmann, explains how cybersecurity awareness training strengthens prevention measures against advanced hacking threats.
IT Briefcase
Ransomware threatens backup files: Last line of defense in danger
14 Sep 2023
In this guest article, Dr. Yvonne Bernard, Hornetsecurity CTO, explains what measures companies need to take to protect their backups from malicious manipulation – and how immutable cloud storage can help.
Security Insider
The challenge of total security: A comprehensive approach
28 Aug 2023
Félix de la Fuente, Country Manager Iberia, Italy & Latam at Hornetsecurity, explains why it is essential to have the most advanced solutions in prevention, response, recovery and protection – to ensure that business activity continues without interruption, that attacks are met with rapid defense and, if necessary, that all systems, files and data can be recovered promptly.
Red Seguridad
Fortifying Defences: Cybersecurity in the Dawn of AI
9 Aug 2023
Daniel Hofmann, CEO of Hornetsecurity, discusses Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT: While they have brought significant benefits to businesses, the potential for misuse and accidental data exposure can lead to high costs for organizations.
Cybersecurity Insiders
Are you drowning in compliance?
Aug 2023
SC Magazine examines whether compliance is stealing resources from cybersecurity efforts and asks Hornetsecurity CEO, Daniel Hofmann, to chime in.
SC Magazine
Fend off the next phishing attack with a human firewall
Aug 2023
Hornetsecurity CTO, Dr Yvonne Bernard, explains how establishing a sustainable security culture at work is a must to prepare against ever-evolving cybersecurity attacks.
Cyber Defense Magazine
New EU security directive for KRITIS: The countdown for NIS2 is on
27 Jul 2023
With the new NIS2 directive, the EU is tightening the requirements for the cyber security of critical infrastructures (CRITIS). Dr Yvonne Bernard, CTO at Hornetsecurity, explains why CRITIS operations should start implementing the required NIS2 measures.
Security Insider
Cyber attacks of unprecedented proportions are on the horizon
21 Jul 2023
Daniel Hofmann, Hornetsecurity CEO, explains how generative AI models ignite attack possibilities for cybercriminals and what appropriate protection should look like.
IT-Sicherheit
If you don’t already have a generative AI security policy, there’s no time to lose
17 Jul 2023
Businesses are finding more and more compelling reasons to use generative AI, which is making the development of security-focused generative AI policies more critical than ever. Hornetsecurity’s Andy Syrewicze is one of the interviewees in this report by Michael Hill.
CSO