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Why you need layered email security to protect against advanced threats
Firewalls

Why you need layered email security to protect against advanced threats

With email-based cyberattacks surging, experts stress the urgent need for Australian businesses to implement layered email security measures.

By Matt Caffrey • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

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Cyber attacks stories

Pax8 launches new cybersecurity programme for partners
AI Security

Pax8 launches new cybersecurity programme for partners

Pax8 has unveiled a new security programme to bolster its partners' cybersecurity skills, addressing the rising threats faced by small and medium-sized businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges
Firewalls

US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges

A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Upwind Security unveils feature for safeguarding APIs
Data Protection

Upwind Security unveils feature for safeguarding APIs

Upwind Security unveils a new feature for its API Security suite, aiding organisations in identifying and securing sensitive data amid rising cyberattacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Kaseya survey finds human behaviour a top cyber threat
Malware

Kaseya survey finds human behaviour a top cyber threat

Kaseya's 2024 Cybersecurity Survey reveals human behaviour as the top concern for IT professionals, affecting 89% of respondents amid rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Okta's redrawing its cybersecurity boundaries, says CSO
Firewalls

Okta's redrawing its cybersecurity boundaries, says CSO

Okta is pivoting from identity management to a focus on security, aiming to strengthen its defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks, says CSO David Bradbury.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
ExtraHop unveils new file analysis features for RevealX
Ransomware

ExtraHop unveils new file analysis features for RevealX

ExtraHop has launched new file analysis features within RevealX, enhancing malware detection and ransomware defence for better cybersecurity responses.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region

Arctic Wolf's 2024 Human Risk Behaviour Report reveals alarming security practices among IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand, with over two-thirds reusing passwords.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise
Unified Communications

Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise

Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024
Data Protection

Businesses paying ransomware ransoms doubles in 2024

Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
SUSE report highlights APAC cloud security challenges 2024
Cloud Security

SUSE report highlights APAC cloud security challenges 2024

SUSE's new report reveals cloud security concerns across APAC, with 64% of IT teams facing incidents and 57% worried about generative AI risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US
Ransomware

Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US

A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Data breaches fall but AI & ransomware challenge finserv
Ransomware

Data breaches fall but AI & ransomware challenge finserv

Thales' 2024 Data Threat Report reveals a reduction in data breaches within financial services, but concerns over ransomware and GenAI adoption persist.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd

A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

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Cyber Smart Week 2024: Kiwis urged to secure their digital footprint
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber Smart Week 2024: Kiwis urged to secure their digital footprint

Cert NZ's Cyber Smart Week has returned, aiming to strengthen New Zealand's cyber resilience amid rising online threats, urging Kiwis and SMEs to adopt stronger security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise
Malware

UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise

Research by Appdome reveals that 41% of UK consumers have faced mobile fraud, highlighting urgent security concerns as they shift towards app-based transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds
Data Protection

UK firms double encryption policy use in 2024 study finds

Research by Apricorn reveals that the adoption of encryption policies among UK organisations has doubled in 2024, with 46% now mandating encryption for all data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024