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Absolute DataExplorer enables IT and security teams to capture critical endpoint data. The Absolute DataExplorer tool enables administrators to answer key questions about their employees' endpoints with the ability to expand data capture and reporting beyond what is typically available through standard device and security management tools, without requiring professional services or advanced coding skills.

Elastic announced expanded Limitless Extended Detection and Response capabilities across the Elastic Security solution in its 7.15 release, including new layers of prevention for Windows, macOS and Linux, and host isolation for cloud-native Linux environments. Cloudflare announces free email offerings to prevent phishing and increase security.

Someone claiming to be a former contractor for the REvil ransomware gang has given an interview to a security firm, saying he struggles to sleep at night but isn't ashamed of what he does. "In the normal world, I was called a contractor - doing some tasks for many ransomware collectives that journalists consider to be famous," said the threat actor, using the handle Antivirus.

As the UK infosec industry prepares for government initiatives intended to expand the sector, how should existing companies keep skilled professionals from jumping ship? Amanda Finch, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Information Security, tells us a thing or two about what she thinks works. "People tend to stay in roles if they are being developed," Finch tells The Register just after the institute's annual conference.

Here's a look at the most interesting product releases from the past week, featuring releases from CoSoSys, Druva, McAfee, Nutanix and Stairwell. Customers adopting the Nutanix Cloud Platform with AOS 6 gain access to new Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery capabilities previously only found in specialized solutions.

Hornetsecurity launches security and data loss prevention solution for Microsoft 365. 365 Total Protection Enterprise Backup enables automatic backup and recovery of an organization's Microsoft 365 mailboxes, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive, as well as backing up the data in users' Windows-based endpoints such as laptops or Windows workstations.

Commvault announces ransomware services to help businesses tackle growing cyber threats. The Commvault Ransomware Response Service provides the expertise and resources to help recover from an attack.

The COVID-19 pandemic was good for business, according to British infosec workers - although half of them still say they feel burnt out amid the surge in work. Two-thirds of the 557 cybersecurity professionals surveyed by the Chartered Institute of Information Security said they thought the last couple of years had been good for the local infosec market.

Infosec firm Rapid7 has joined the chorus of voices urging reform to the UK's Computer Misuse Act, publishing its detailed proposals intended to change the cobwebby old law for the better. "It's worth noting that neither the National Crime Agency or the CPS seem to be recklessly pursuing frivolous investigations or prosecutions of good-faith security research. Nonetheless, the current legal language does expose researchers to legal risk and uncertainty, and it would be good to see some clarity on the topic," said Rapid7 in a blog post published over the sleepy summer period.

Absolute DataExplorer enables IT and security teams to capture critical endpoint data. Anomali XDR features extend visibility over a wider range of threat information sources.