In the News

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.

IT Security Guru

Hornetsecurity launches DMARC Manager to protect against fraud and phishing

19 Nov 2024

IT Security Guru was one of the publications to report on Hornetsecurity’s new DMARC Manager that simplifies email authentication management, including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, to combat fraud and phishing. CEO Daniel Hofmann highlighted its role in addressing complexities faced by organizations managing multiple domains, boosting security and email campaign efficiency.

IT Security Guru

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SecTank

Interview with Dr. Yvonne Bernard from Hornetsecurity at IT-SA 2024

18 Nov 2024

SecTank interviewed Dr. Yvonne Bernard, Hornetsecurity CTO, during IT-SA 2024 about current and future cybersecurity developments such as the integration of AI, compliance needs, and more.

SecTank

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Security Info Watch

Is Microsoft Copilot a productivity booster or a cybersecurity risk?

18 Nov 2024

Microsoft Copilot enhances productivity but introduces risks through default permissions that expose sensitive data, says Andy Syrewicze, Hornetsecurity’s security evangelist, while urging organizations to reconfigure permissions, adopt zero-trust principles, and train staff to mitigate vulnerabilities like social engineering and unauthorized access.

Security Info Watch

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Info-Tech

Hornetsecurity: Redefining Email Security With AI and Global Insights

15 Nov 2024

US research and analyst group, Info-Tech, has taken an in-depth look at Hornetsecurity’s email security offerings and found that “Hornetsecurity offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to combat the sophisticated landscape of cyber threats,” adding that its “technical prowess shines through features like advanced phishing detection with computer vision, AI-driven recipient validation, and a flexible hybrid deployment model that caters to a wide array of customer needs, from cloud SEG to ICES integrations.”

Info-Tech

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QANT

At AI Pulse, French tech gathers its forces

12 Nov 2024

QANT interviews Adrien Gendre, CPO at Hornetsecurity, where he describes the “industrialization” of targeted attacks, and especially in spear-phishing, with the ongoing advancements in Generative AI usage.

QANT

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Connect Professional

On an equal footing with the hackers: Voices from WatchGuard and Hornetsecurity at IT-SA

11 Nov 2024

Connect Professional interviews Daniel Hoffman, CEO at Hornetsecurity, about the role AI plays in the current cybersecurity landscape. He shares how his team is constantly on the lookout for new types of threats, all the more so now that threat actors are increasingly relying on AI to create increasingly sophisticated attacks.

Connect Professional

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Conseiller

Securing Cyber Insurance Policies Through Awareness

11 Nov 2024

In an article for Conseiller, Alain Constantineau, Vice-President for North America at Hornetsecurity, discusses the increase in ransomware, viruses and social engineering attacks in 2024, with 94% of cyberattacks being successful as a result of human error. He discusses cyber risk insurance and the importance of an effective cybersecurity awareness training program.

Conseiller

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Computing Security

Privileged Access Management has shown itself a powerful ally when keeping businesses safe

5 Nov 2024

Irvin Shillingford, regional manager for Northern Europe at Hornetsecurity, warns of increasing risks in today’s digital landscape as cybercriminals, including beginners, find it easier to breach systems. He emphasizes Privileged Access Management (PAM) as a proven solution for protecting businesses, offering robust defence against escalating cyber threats.

Computing Security

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Sysbus

4 Nov 2024

Sysbus interviews Dr. Yvonne Bernard, Chief Technical Officer at Hornetsecurity about current trends and developments in the IT security market.

Sysbus

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CNET Japan

Nearly one-third of businesses will suffer data loss in 2024

1 Nov 2024

CNET Japan was one of the publications to report the findings of the Ransomware Survey conducted by Hornetsecurity. One of the findings was that email and phishing attacks remain the most common ransomware attack vector, accounting for 52.4% of all attacks.

CNET Japan

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Les Affaires

AI, a cybersecurity threat? 

Oct 2024

AI is increasingly used by cybercriminals to target human vulnerabilities, particularly through phishing emails. In this interview, Alain Constantineau, vice president at Hornetsecurity, emphasizes that the human element is the weakest link, as AI enables attackers to craft more convincing phishing schemes. He highlights the importance of continuous cybersecurity training for the entire workforce, so they are better equipped to recognize and repel attacks.

Les Affaires

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Security Boulevard Logo

Safeguarding Cyber Insurance Policies With Security Awareness Training 

31 Oct 2024

The guest article by Dr. Yvonne Bernard, CTO at Hornetsecurity, highlights how security awareness training mitigates human error while helping businesses with cyber risk insurance fulfill the requirements of their policy. She explains the importance of building a resilient “human firewall” by implementing ongoing training that contributes to a holistic cybersecurity program and safeguards businesses from the evolving threat landscape.

Security Boulevard

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MuyCanal

Hornetsecurity streamlines Microsoft 365 administration

30 Oct 2024

Muy Canal was one of the publications in Spain to report on Hornetsecurity’s new solution for managed service providers, 365 multi-Tenant Manger for MSPs. This tool simplifies and significantly reduce the time and resources required to manage Microsoft 365 tenants.

Muy Canal

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Silicon

Number of ransomware victims paying ransom doubles

24 Oct 2024

In the latest ransomware survey silicon was one of the several publications to highlight the results from survey conducted by Hornetsecurity. Silicon discusses ransomware and how victims will be paying more than double in these attacks. Moreover, Daniel Hoffman states that generative AI is changing the game for ransomware which is making the attacks smarter and organisations more nervous.

Silicon.es

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SC Media

Secure By Default – How do we get there? 

23 Oct 2024

In this interview that forms part of the PSW series, Andy Syrewicze shares some Microsoft Windows and 365 knowledge as part of a discussion on how to attain ‘secure by default’ in Windows and cloud environments. 

SC Media

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IT INFO 2 GO

IT-SA 2024: Back to the Future

22 Oct 2024

During IT-SA, Dr. Wilhelm Greiner took the opportunity to learn about Hornetsecurity’s new offering, 365 Multi-Tenant Manager for MSPs, targeted at assisting MSPs through effortless onboarding, governance, and compliance for all Microsoft 365 tenants.

IT INFO 2 GO

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Channel E2E

Hornetsecurity’s M365 Multi-Tenant Manager for MSPs Reduces Costs and Speeds Implementation 

22 Oct 2024

ChannelE2E was another of the several publications to cover the launch of Hornetsecurity’s 365 Multi-Tenant Manager for MSPs. This platform was developed to address the needs of managed service providers, enabling them to serve their customers more effectively and efficiently when managing their M365 environments.

ChannelE2E

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ciberseguridadTIC

AI, cybersecurity and much more: What Madrid Tech Show 2024 left behind

21 Oct 2024

Manuel Achaques, Head of Pre-Sales at Hornetsecurity was one of the interviewees for ciberseguridad during Madrid Tech Show 2024. He says that users have to be more aware of what AI represents in terms of costs and make more responsible use of it.

ciberseguridad

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Channel Buzz

A stack that “really speaks to MSPs” 

21 Oct 2024

Channel Buzz interviews Michael Posey, sales engineer at Hornetsecurity, about the company’s newest offering, 365 Multi-Tenant Manager for MSPs, designed to streamline the management of Microsoft 365 security for managed service providers (MSPs). The solutions allow for a unified, time-saving approach to managing multiple tenants efficiently.

Channelbuzz.ca

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Connect Professional

Testing Hornetsecurity VM Backup V9 – VM backup made easy 

16 Oct 2024

Connect Professional tested Hornetsecurity’s VM Backup V9 and concluded that it helps protect against ransomware attacks, while also being remarkably easy to install and use. They stated that the product “scores highly in tests for its ease of installation and operations,” and awarded it an overall “very good” rating.

Connect Professional

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ZDNet

Hornetsecurity Launches Annual Ransomware Survey Findings

16 Oct 2024

ZDNet was one of the publications to report on the findings of the latest Ransomware Survey conducted by Hornetsecurity. One of the findings was that 16.3 percent of victims of cyber extortion have paid a ransom so far this year – as compared to 6.9 percent last year. There was also a significant increase in data loss.

ZDNet

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IT-Business

Mastering Multi-Tenant Environments: The New Solution for MSPs 

15 Oct 2024

It Business was one of several publications to cover Hornetsecurity’s new 365 Multi-Tenant Manager for MSPs, is designed for managed service providers (MSPs) to enhance security and efficiency across Microsoft 365 environments. Key features include centralized, streamlined management of multiple clients for greater efficiency and convenience, and strong data protection measures, making it an ideal tool for MSPs handling multiple tenants.

It Business

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Digit News

Ransomware Payments Are Doubling 2023 Totals

15 Oct 2024

Among the publications to cover the findings of this year’s Ransomware Survey by Hornetsecurity, Digit News focused on the increase in the number of paying ransomware victims, which more than doubled over the past year.

Digit News

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MSN

How Hackers Can Hack You With A Simple “Copy-Paste”

13 Oct 2024

MSN covered a conference presented at the Assises de la Sécurité by Romain Basset, Director of Customer Services at Hornetsecurity, to shed light on the modus operandi of the cybercriminals who created a fake Windows assistant that invites their target to copy and paste a malicious script directly into the computer’s terminal. The victim then unwittingly launches the malware download.

MSN

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Enterprise Zine

Hornetsecurity’s Security Awareness Service to become available in Japan

11 Oct 2024

Vade Japan, part of the Hornetsecurity Group, announced that it will soon offer Hornetsecurity’s Security Awareness Service in Japan. This solution will help companies improve their employees’ security awareness and build a “human firewall”. EnterpriseZine was one of the publications to carry this news.

Enterprise Zine

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Channel Life

Hornetsecurity Launches Tool to Streamline MSP Operations 

10 Oct 2024

ChannelLife was another among various publications to cover Hornetsecurity’s new offering, 365 Multi-Tenant Manager for MSPs. This solution simplifies Microsoft 365 tenant management for managed service providers. The platform automates onboarding, compliance, and baseline settings, reducing tenant setup time by up to 80%, that results in increased productivity and profitability for MSPs.

ChannelLife

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Training Industry

Building a Human Firewall: Essential Strategies for Cyber Resiliency 

4 Oct 2024

Cybersecurity resilience depends on training employees to recognize threats, as technology alone is not enough, says Daniel Blank, COO of Hornetsecurity, who stresses that creating a “human firewall” is essential to defend against cyber risks.

Training Industry

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Red Seguridad

Cybercrime Protection

3 Oct 2024

Redseguridad interviews Paul Canales about cybercrime protection and how cybercriminals have begun to use more sophisticated techniques such as smishing and the vishing. He states that in the event of a cyber-attack, rapid recovery and business continuity are essential.

Redseguridad

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iTPro

Cybersecurity & Cyberthreats: Who benefits from AI?

1 Oct 2024

IT Pro was one of a vast range of publications to report about this regional study conducted by Hornetsecurity to uncover the status of AI among business leaders in France. The study found that 73% of executives in France believe that AI has made cyberattacks more sophisticated (79% for companies already attacked in the past).

IT Pro

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Swiss IT Reseller

Swiss IT Reseller – Issue 2024/09 

Sep 2024

Swiss IT Reseller dedicated their cover story to Roger Straub, Country Manager for Switzerland. While stressing the importance of addressing local partner needs, he highlighted Hornetsecurity’s focus on Microsoft 365 as a provider of security, compliance, backup and security awareness services to the benefit of organizations in Switzerland.  

Swiss IT Reseller

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IT Digital Security

The channel is fundamental and will play an increasingly important role

30 Sep 2024

Carlos Vieira, Country Manager for Iberia and Latam at Hornetsecurity, was interviewed by IT Digital Security. One of the areas covered was the evolution of the cybersecurity section in recent years, with attackers increasingly using AI to automate and improve the functionality of their attacks. Carlos provides some helpful solutions while also highlighting the importance of the Channel.

It Digital Security

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IT-Management Today

Hornetsecurity Hosts DACH VIP Platinum Partner Dialogue in Malta

26 Sep 2024

To show its appreciation for its Platinum Partners in DACH, Hornetsecurity hosted them to an exclusive VIP Platinum Partner Dialogue in Malta. This three-day event enabled participants to hold strategic exchange on common goals while also focusing on new technologies, market trends and an analysis of customer requirements.

IT Management Today

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Channel Partner

“We want to recruit new strategic partners in Catalonia”

23 Sep 2024

Channel Partner interviews Carlos Vieira, Country Manager for Iberia and Latam at Hornetsecurity, about the company’s regional goals for the upcoming year to expand its partnerships and grow the business in new territories. 

Channel Partner

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Silicon

File sharing, assistant and conversational AI: a time bomb for security and compliance 

18 Sep 2024

The widespread use of file-sharing platforms and AI tools like Copilot exposes companies to potential security risks, which often gounnoticed. According to Romain Basset, Director of Customer Services at Hornetsecurity, businesses must improve governance and control over sensitive data to prevent unauthorized access and potential data breaches, while also ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. 

Silicon.fr

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Computing Security

Shifting the goalposts 

11 Sep 2024

As digital environments grow more complex, security threats become increasingly sophisticated. Speaking to Computing Security, Andy Syrewicze, technical evangelist at Hornetsecurity, emphasized the need for organizations to adopt the Zero Trust framework and explained what is needed.

Computing Security

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JDN

Malware samples, the fuel of cybersecurity 

23 Aug 2024

Malicious software samples are essential for cybersecurity defense. In an interview with JournalDuNet, Romain Basset, Director of Customer Services at Hornetsecurity, highlights the importance of data sharing and collaboration; and the impact this has on cybersecurity.

journaldunet.com

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Security Boulevard

Human Error – An Overlooked Aspect of Cyber Risk

15 Aug 2024

Daniel Blank, COO at Hornetsecurity, highlights the significant role of human error in cyber risk, which is often overlooked. He says that continuous employee training, coupled with implementing safeguards like multi-factor authentication, will encourage a strong security culture and minimize mistakes. Human vigilance is crucial in complementing technical cybersecurity measures.

Security Boulevard

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IT Security Guru

How to spot phishing in the age of AI 

12 Aug 2024

Irvin Shillingford, Regional Manager for Northern Europe, provides guidance on how to spot phishing attacks in the age of AI, where cybercriminals are using advanced technologies to create more convincing scams. He highlights the involvement of each person in the business to build a cyber-resilient culture combined with continuous training to improve the organization’s security posture.  

IT Security Guru

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The Hearing Review

The Employee Risk Factor in HIPAA Compliance 

12 Aug 2024

In an article for The Hearing Review, Daniel Blank, COO of Hornetsecurity, explores the critical role employees play in HIPAA compliance and the associated risks. He emphasizes that employee actions, whether intentional or accidental, are often a significant factor in HIPAA violations. He suggests that HIPAA training should be kept simple and engaging to help reduce violations in the healthcare industry.  

The Hearing Review

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Cloud Awards

Complementing SaaS Solutions with a Human Firewall

8 Aug 2024

Hornetsecurity CTO, Dr. Yvonne Bernard discusses how organizations are increasingly turning to SaaS solutions to benefit from robust cybersecurity measures. Despite their effectiveness in detecting cyber threats, these systems may fail to recognize new forms of attacks. Therefore, it is best to combine these solutions with highly aware and educated employees for organizations to enjoy the best defense against a constantly evolving threat landscape.  

The Cloud Awards

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MSP Today

Hornetsecurity Enhances 365 Total Backup with Microsoft Planner Support

5 Aug 2024

MSP Today was one of many publications to share Hornetsecurity’s announcement about its new upgrade to its 365 Total Backup solution for Microsoft 365. The new functionality now provides comprehensive backup and recovery support for Microsoft Planner in addition to other M365 applications, including mailboxes, Teams Chats, OneDrive for Business accounts, SharePoint document libraries, and endpoints.

MSP Today

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Training Industry

Hard Lessons From the ShinyHunters Data Breaches: Best Practices to Cybersecurity Training

1 Aug 2024

Romain Basset, Director of Customer Services at Hornetsecurity, outlines crucial lessons learned from the ShinyHunters data breaches and emphasizes the importance of robust cybersecurity training and preventative measures to keep organizations protected in an increasingly dangerous threat landscape.  

Training Industry

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Cybersecurity Insiders

The new face of phishing: AI-powered attacks and how businesses can combat them

Jul 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

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it-daily

The new face of phishing: AI-powered attacks and how businesses can combat them

27 Jul 2024

Writing in It-daily.net, Dr. Yvonne Bernard, CTO at Hornetsecurity, discusses how AI is being used to power cyberattacks. She refers to Hornetsecurity’s AI Security Report 2024, where 54% of the German companies said they are concerned about AI-based phishing.  She explains how a multi-level protection system is required to counter this, coupled with a “human firewall”.  

It-daily.net

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Computing Security

At the AI crossroads

8 Jul 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

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IT Reseller

Roger Staub appointed Hornetsecurity’s Country Manager for Switzerland

2 Jul 2024

Several publications, including IT Reseller, covered the appointment of Roger Staub as Hornetsecurity’s new Country Manager for Switzerland.

IT Reseller

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Frost & Sullivan

Hornetsecurity Earns Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 EMEA Company of the Year Award for Pioneering Cloud-Based Email Security

1 Jul 2024

As part of its annual analysis of the email security industry, Frost & Sullivan named Hornetsecurity as the 2024 EMEA Company of the Year Award in this category. Frost & Sullivan stated that “Hornetsecurity excels in email security by providing a highly differentiated suite of solutions tailored for Microsoft Office 365 customers.”

Frost & Sullivan

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Infosecurity Magazine

Cyber Threat Intelligence Pros Assess AI Threat Technology Readiness Levels

Jun 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

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Connect Professional

German companies in a cyber nightmare?

21 Jun 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

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ChannelPartner

AI in Cybersecurity

14 Jun 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

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Sécurité & Défense Magazine

Generative artificial intelligence makes its entry into the world of cybersecurity

12 Jun 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

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Intelligent CIO

Essential strategies to protect against ransomware

12 Jun 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

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Security Info Watch

What companies need to know to prevent targeted QR code attacks

11 Jun 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

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HelpNet Security Logo

26% of organizations lack any form of IT security training

7 Jun 2024

Help Net Security was another publisher to cover the results of an independent survey which highlights the training gap in IT security training. The study by Hornetsecurity reveals that 45% of decision-makers in IT believe their current training programs are outdated and ineffective against AI-powered attacks.

Help Net Security

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Finance et Investissement

Cybersecurity is not a matter to be taken lightly

5 Jun 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

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Training Industry

Implementing a Robust Password Management System To Avoid Cyber Threats

5 Jun 2024

Andy Syrewicze, Security Evangelist at Hornetsecurity, emphasizes the importance of having a robust password management system to combat cyber threats.

Training Industry

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Intelligent CISO

Research from Hornetsecurity reveals 26% of organizations lack any form of IT security training

4 Jun 2024

Intelligent CISO was one of several publications to cover the results of a survey about cybersecurity training conducted by Hornetsecurity, which provides striking insights while also identifying significant gaps in IT security training.

Intelligent CISO

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Silicon

Microsoft 365 Copilot: The Need for Effective Access Management

3 Jun 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

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Global Brands

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

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Channel Pro Network

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

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The Hearing Review

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

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IT Security Guru

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

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Computing Security

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

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All About Security Logo

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

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Channel Pro Network

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

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Training Industry

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

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Metro

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

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DCR

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

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Security Brief

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

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Tech Monitor

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

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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

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Intelligent CISO

How can organisations ensure a proactive and comprehensive approach to email security that minimises risk and alleviates stress?

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

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Technology Reseller

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

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Cloud Awards

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.

The Cloud Awards

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Training Industry

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

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La Gazette

“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

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eChannel News

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

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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

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Channel Mastered

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

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Channel Life

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

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Frankfurter Allgemeine

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

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Techerati

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

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Business Reporter

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

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Networking +

‘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

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Security Info Watch

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

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MIT Blog

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

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Techerati

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

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Connect Professional

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

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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

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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

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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

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