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Australian firms fail to defend against 42% of cyberattacks, finds study
Cybersecurity

Australian firms fail to defend against 42% of cyberattacks, finds study

Study reveals 42% of cyberattacks successfully penetrate Australian firms, indicating a reliance on reactive measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023
Insecure password practices pose risk to Australian businesses, CyberArk report shows
Cybersecurity

Insecure password practices pose risk to Australian businesses, CyberArk report shows

Substandard password security controls in Australia heighten risk of cyberattacks, reveals data from CyberArk.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

'Commvault unveils AI-enhanced data protection platform 'Commvault Cloud''
Data Protection

'Commvault unveils AI-enhanced data protection platform 'Commvault Cloud''

Commvault has launched its new platform, Commvault Cloud, offering enhanced cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud organisations.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Logpoint launches automated system to improve cybersecurity for SAP systems
Data Analytics

Logpoint launches automated system to improve cybersecurity for SAP systems

Logpoint introduces the Vulnerability Monitoring Analyzer, an automated system to bolster cybersecurity and simplify patching processes for SAP systems. .

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
LogRhythm to provide cybersecurity solutions for Romanian government agencies
Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm to provide cybersecurity solutions for Romanian government agencies

LogRhythm has been named the official cybersecurity solutions provider for Romanian government agencies, offering protection against cyberattacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Surge in hacktivism aligns with geopolitical tensions in 2023
Microsoft

Surge in hacktivism aligns with geopolitical tensions in 2023

Cyberattacks surge by 11% amid Israel-Hamas, Ukraine-Russia, and Taiwan-China tensions, highlighting new hacktivist trends.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit
AI Security

Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit

Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 4th Nov 2023
LogRhythm appoints Matthew Lowe as ANZ Country Manager in Sydney
Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm appoints Matthew Lowe as ANZ Country Manager in Sydney

LogRhythm has appointed Matthew Lowe as ANZ Country Manager, based in Sydney, to boost customer growth and develop relationships with channel partners.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
Keeper Security issues holiday warning against phishing scams
Cybersecurity

Keeper Security issues holiday warning against phishing scams

Beware this Halloween as cyber criminals disguise phishing scams to trick people into revealing sensitive information, warns Keeper Security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Rise in global cyberattacks, ransomware threats surge, healthcare and APAC most affected
Ransomware

Rise in global cyberattacks, ransomware threats surge, healthcare and APAC most affected

Global cyberattacks have increased by 3% in 2023, with ransomware affecting 1 in 34 organisations, says Check Point Research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 29th Oct 2023
Fivetran data platform secures prestigious HITRUST certification
Hyperscale

Fivetran data platform secures prestigious HITRUST certification

Fivetran earns respected HITRUST certification, underscoring its commitment to robust security of highly-sensitive data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
API tech could boost AI growth to $5.4 trillion by 2027
Blockchain

API tech could boost AI growth to $5.4 trillion by 2027

New research explores the massive impact of APIs on the economy, including the rise – and rising cost – of API-related security attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks
Malware

OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks

Nastiest Malware report reveals rise in Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks, with Cl0p named as this year's top threat.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Cyber threats remain a key concern for security professionals
Digital Transformation

Cyber threats remain a key concern for security professionals

Nearly a third of organisations were hit last year, as security teams step up cyber defences amid rising concern over vulnerabilities.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Hiscox report: Half of UK businesses hit by cyber attack in 2023
Physical Security

Hiscox report: Half of UK businesses hit by cyber attack in 2023

Nearly 50% of UK businesses suffered a cyber attack in 2023, marking a 9% rise from the previous year, says Hiscox.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
Small Kiwi businesses cut cybersecurity spend despite rising threats
Multi-factor authentication

Small Kiwi businesses cut cybersecurity spend despite rising threats

Over 130,000 small businesses in New Zealand have faced cybersecurity issues, but reduced expenditure due to cost pressures, says Mastercard.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
UK organisations vulnerable to 48% of cyber attacks, Tenable research reveals
DataCentre infrastructure

UK organisations vulnerable to 48% of cyber attacks, Tenable research reveals

Nearly half of cyber attacks are successful against UK organisations, with a study revealing alarming vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023