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Ransomware attacks surging as ransom amounts skyrocket
Malware

Ransomware attacks surging as ransom amounts skyrocket

The grim outlook for the future of ransomware leaves no one spared from financial damage or brand-crushing headlines.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Aug 2021
Surge in targeted spear phishing as attackers look for weak link
Firewalls

Surge in targeted spear phishing as attackers look for weak link

The rise of targeted malicious email attacks is revealed in a new report by Barracuda, highlighting the need for improved protection measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
Barracuda acquires XDR platform SKOUT Cybersecurity
Firewalls

Barracuda acquires XDR platform SKOUT Cybersecurity

With the acquisition, Barracuda begins its foray into the XDR market, and supplements the company's previous integrations with Open XDR platforms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Bitcoin cyber attacks surge 200%
Malware

Bitcoin cyber attacks surge 200%

Bitcoin-themed cyber attacks have increased by nearly 200% since October 2020, with phishing and email compromise attacks leading the surge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
The business benefits of cloud-to-cloud backups
Firewalls

The business benefits of cloud-to-cloud backups

By taking the time to review how data is being stored and protected, organisations can take advantage of these tools while maintaining effective data security.

By Mark Lukie • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Research finds malware will sit for around 83 hours in an employees inbox before being noticed
Malware

Research finds malware will sit for around 83 hours in an employees inbox before being noticed

Malicious emails go unnoticed in employees' inboxes for an average of 83 hours, according to research by Barracuda.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
Bad bots, broken APIs and supply chain attacks biggest challenge facing organisations
Firewalls

Bad bots, broken APIs and supply chain attacks biggest challenge facing organisations

More needs to be done to protect against application security threats, particularly newer threats like bot attacks, API attacks, and supply chain attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
Rapid DX and record-high threat exposure sees security as greatest revenue opportunity for MSPs
Firewalls

Rapid DX and record-high threat exposure sees security as greatest revenue opportunity for MSPs

Security remains the biggest concern for customers and the greatest revenue opportunity for MSPs, according to a report by Barracuda.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Barracuda sees strong momentum across cloud email security solutions
Firewalls

Barracuda sees strong momentum across cloud email security solutions

Barracuda Networks reports strong momentum in email security solutions, driven by increased Office 365 adoption and demand for Barracuda Sentinel.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
Ransomware ravages Ireland's health service - experts comment
Malware

Ransomware ravages Ireland's health service - experts comment

Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre points to the 'Conti' ransomware variant, which caused the HSE's IT systems to shut down over the weekend.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors
Firewalls

Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors

Greater assistance needed to protect Australian businesses and employees from cyber threats, according to an industry expert.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
How to mitigate business transformation risk
Firewalls

How to mitigate business transformation risk

The coming years hold lots of fresh business opportunities for those positioned and ready to take advantage of them.

By Luke Smith • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Barracuda?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Barracuda?

Barracuda is a cybersecurity company that provides security, networking and storage products based on network appliances and cloud services.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021
Why cloud adoption by SMBs provides a strong opportunity for MSPs
Firewalls

Why cloud adoption by SMBs provides a strong opportunity for MSPs

Everything from communication and collaboration tools to administrative applications and data storage is now increasingly being handled in the cloud.

By Luke Smith • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2021
Barracuda expands MSP portfolio
Firewalls

Barracuda expands MSP portfolio

Barracuda Networks expands its portfolio of solutions for IT managed service providers, including Barracuda CloudGen Access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Surge in vaccine-related phishing attacks as rollout picks up momentum
Firewalls

Surge in vaccine-related phishing attacks as rollout picks up momentum

Spikes in vaccine-related phishing activity centred around new updates, announcements and ground-breaking approvals from around the world.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Mar 2021
IWD 2021: Barracuda manager on promoting a 'diversity of thought'
Firewalls

IWD 2021: Barracuda manager on promoting a 'diversity of thought'

Women can be and are leaders, but they may not fit into a male legacy management style, writes Barracuda territory manager for ANZ Angelina Liu.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Mar 2021
Millions of email attacks missed by organisations' cyber security protection
Firewalls

Millions of email attacks missed by organisations' cyber security protection

Millions of email attacks are bypassing organisations' cyber security measures, leaving them vulnerable to threats, says Barracuda.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021