Zscaler steps further into data processing with acquisition of Avalor
The startup Avalor has been around for just two years but is reportedly being acquired by Zscaler for hundreds of millions.
Zscaler is interested in acquiring Avalor because of the startup's Data Fabric for Security. In this environment, data from security and business systems can be integrated ... Read more
Zscaler introduces Zero Trust SASE
The new service should ensure that businesses face less cyber risk. It also promises to reduce the complexity of traditional SD-WAN. To this end, it is simultaneously introducing the Zero Trust SD-WAN solution.
Zscaler applies a zero-trust architecture to its new products. As a result, anything ... Read more
‘Most cyber attacks hide in encrypted web traffic’
Most cyber-attacks take place with malware hidden in encrypted web traffic. This is what Zscaler found out in its ThreatLabz 2023 State of Encrypted Attacks Report.
According to Zscaler's annual report, the spread of cyber threats via encrypted (HTTPS) web traffic is increasing every year. In 20... Read more
‘Only 39 percent see the adoption of AI tools as an opportunity rather than a threat’
95 percent of companies have thus far implemented generative AI tools. This is despite security concerns which are raised among nearly nine in 10 companies. To bridge the gap between usage and security, Zscaler offers some tips.
Zscaler's research shows that the clear majority of companies are ... Read more
Arista partners with Zscaler for zero trust networking
Arista Networks is launching a partnership with Zscaler for stronger network security.
The collaboration is part of Arista's move to expand zero trust networking. The architecture relies on WAN routers and switches, for example, and integrates with security tools. "Arista’s suite of zero trust... Read more
Malware-as-a-Service BunnyLoader sends your sensitive data in a ZIP to hackers
Zscaler ThreatLabz has discovered a new Malware-as-a-Service threat. The malware is listed for sale on various forums for $250.
The malware BunnyLoader was recently discovered by security researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz. On devices where the malware is active, hackers record keyboard activity... Read more
Ransomware attacks increase by 40 percent, encryption usage decreases
Research by Zscaler has shown that the number of ransomware attacks has increased by 40 percent over the past year. The biggest cause of this rise is the wide availability of Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) services on offer. However, Zscaler does see a shift in the type of ransomware attacks: namel... Read more
Zscaler fuses generative AI with security solutions
Zscaler will start using generative AI to detect leaks and create recommendations for improved security.
Zscaler announced a suite of solutions that incorporate generative AI. Some solutions are there to support businesses and their AI transformation, while the rest exploit the potential that g... Read more
Zscaler makes cloud platform resistant to large-scale attacks
Zscaler is expanding its Zero Trust Exchange platform with four services, making companies resistant to large-scale attacks and associated risks.
According to Zscaler, large-scale attacks are no longer an exception. Such attacks put companies in financial trouble and are detrimental to a compan... Read more
Number of phishing attacks increases 50 percent
"Year-over-year, we continue to see an increase in the number of phishing attacks which are becoming more sophisticated in nature."
With this statement, Global CISO and Head of Security Deepen Desai at Zscaler responds to new research data. Zscaler analyzed phishing data from its security cloud ... Read more