Solomon Klappholz
Solomon Klappholz is a Staff Writer at ITPro. He has experience writing about the technologies that facilitate industrial manufacturing which led to him developing a particular interest in IT regulation, industrial infrastructure applications, and machine learning.
Before he joined ITPro, Solomon graduated from the University of Warwick in 2018 with a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics which included an intercalated year studying Philosophy at the Erasmus University, Rotterdam.
Outside of the office, Solomon enjoys reading, visiting new art exhibitions, and playing football.
Latest articles by Solomon Klappholz
Healthcare sector cyber attacks are surging at an alarming rate, prompting frantic alerts by the FBI and CISA
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Repeated attacks targeting the healthcare industry demonstrate the sector's vulnerability to cyber threats, experts have warned
ScreenConnect vulnerabilities are "incredibly trivial to exploit", researchers warn
By Solomon Klappholz published
Two security flaws in ScreenConnect are being targeted by ransomware groups such as Black Basta - and one vulnerability is particularly easy to exploit
LockBit rises from the ashes, but will it pack the same punch as before?
By Solomon Klappholz published
News LockBit has reappeared with a new leak site on the dark web just days after its takedown by an international law enforcement operation
GDPR costs are forcing firms to rethink data strategies
By Solomon Klappholz published
News GDPR rules could be making data management more complex and costlier, causing firms to roll back their data collection and storage activities
“Security has to work together”: Cyber collaboration as a mission at CPX 2024
By Solomon Klappholz published
Analysis CPX 2024 saw Check Point set out its goal to boost cyber collaboration through unified, AI-powered platforms
Business email compromise attacks are evolving, but what can be done about it?
By Solomon Klappholz published
In-depth As business email compromise attacks have become more sophisticated, organizations have been forced to adapt tactics in defense
“Ruthlessly prioritize what’s critical”: Check Point expert on CISOs and the evolving attack surface
By Solomon Klappholz published
In-depth Adopting a dynamic security strategy and developing internal talent is key if CISOs want to get a handle on their increasingly intractable remit
Life after LockBit: A fragmented landscape and wayward affiliates will still cause chaos for enterprises
By Solomon Klappholz published
Analysis The LockBit takedown could have wide ranging implications for the global security threat landscape, according to a senior Check Point threat analyst
Check Point CPX 2024: All the latest news and updates live from Vienna
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Live Blog Keep up-to-date with all the news and updates from CPX 2024 with our rolling live coverage from Vienna
Why software 'security debt' is becoming a serious problem for developers
By Solomon Klappholz published
Analysis The majority of organizations have some level of software security debt, with experts warning firms to reassess how they maintain third party code
Microsoft and OpenAI warn state-backed threat actors are using generative AI en masse to wage cyber attacks
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Microsoft has released a report detailing how prominent state-linked threat actors are using generative AI to enhance attack methods
Cisco EVP: AI cyber security robs attackers of their advantage
By Solomon Klappholz published
In-depth As AI is combined with business data, it could put security teams on the front foot
Hundreds of enterprises are being targeted in a Microsoft Azure cloud account takeover campaign - here’s what you need to know
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Executives and directors are among popular targets of a cloud account takeover campaign affecting Microsoft Azure environments
Hunter-killer malware is on the rise, and security experts are seriously concerned
By Solomon Klappholz published
Hunter-killer malware accounted for over one quarter of all malware strains analyzed in research by Picus Security
Fortinet will want to forget last week after botched vulnerability disclosures and a war of words over an electric toothbrush caused chaos
By Solomon Klappholz published
News From hyped-up botnets to RCE flaws, Fortinet faces a PR nightmare after a week of security and disclosure blunders
Integration, everywhere, all at once at Cisco Live 2024
By Solomon Klappholz published
Analysis Cisco Live 2024 was defined by the company’s push to integrate its disparate product lines, bringing AI everywhere and enabling a more unified approach to IT security
With talent pipelines pushed to their limits, Google just launched an ambitious new AI training program in Europe
By Solomon Klappholz published
AI skills deficits are front of mind for IT leaders across the globe, with Google the latest hyperscaler looking to shore up its future workforce
US government offers $10 million reward in bid to track down Hive ransomware leaders
By Solomon Klappholz published
The hefty reward for information on the Hive ransomware group forms part of an ongoing effort to tackle cyber criminal operations globally
Cisco is ramping up AI features in Webex, but in a market dominated by Google, Zoom, and Microsoft, it may struggle to boost user uptake
By Solomon Klappholz published
Analysis Cisco is confident that new AI features for Webex will have users flocking to the platform, but it still faces stiff competition in the productivity space from major industry players
Opera browser’s new AI cluster in Iceland, powered by 100% renewable energy, showcases another example of the shift to energy efficient data center ops
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Nordic web browsing specialist Opera has announced plans to enhance its AI infrastructure by deploying an AI cluster at a green data center in Iceland
Cisco wants customers to ramp up AI adoption, so it’s partnering with Nvidia to bridge infrastructure hurdles
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Cisco has announced a new partnership with Nvidia to offer enterprises integrated, secure, and scalable data center solutions in a bid to drive AI adoption
Cisco Live 2024: All the updates and announcements as they happen
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Live Blog Stay up-to-date with the latest news and announcements from Cisco Live 2024 in Amsterdam
The 'Big Three’ ransomware groups are losing their grip on the industry as gangs begin to fracture, study shows
By Solomon Klappholz published
News The ransomware landscape has become more diversified, with major players like LockBit losing ground to smaller, more dynamic collectives
Jailbreaking ChatGPT: Researchers swerved GPT-4's safety guardrails and made the chatbot detail how to make explosives in Scots Gaelic
By Solomon Klappholz published
A weakness in OpenAI’s GPT-4 lets speakers of less common languages like Zulu or Scots Gaelic easily bypass the model’s safety guardrails