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Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats
Email Security

Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats

As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Australian survey reveals persistent cybersecurity threats
Malware

Australian survey reveals persistent cybersecurity threats

A Cloudflare survey finds 41% of Australian businesses faced data breaches in the last year, with 50% paying ransoms despite prior pledges against it.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Fastly report shows 91% of cyberattacks target multiple firms
Threat intelligence

Fastly report shows 91% of cyberattacks target multiple firms

Fastly's latest report reveals a staggering 91% of cyberattacks targeted multiple customers this quarter, up from 69% in 2023, indicating a rise in mass scanning techniques.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Cyber threats surge in gaming industry through 2024
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats surge in gaming industry through 2024

Akamai's data shows a surge in cyber threats aimed at the gaming industry in 2024, with bot activity, web attacks, and DDoS attacks reaching record highs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Post-Quantum Cryptography set to revolutionise digital security
Quantum Computing

Post-Quantum Cryptography set to revolutionise digital security

Post-Quantum Cryptography is redefining digital security, with new NIST standards challenging organisations to adopt quantum-resistant solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
New report shows DMARC enforcement gap in NZ & Australia
Phishing

New report shows DMARC enforcement gap in NZ & Australia

A new report by SMX highlights a DMARC enforcement gap in New Zealand and Australia, exposing both public and private sectors to increased email-based cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
Malware

Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Sophos launches customer success initiative to boost support
Firewalls

Sophos launches customer success initiative to boost support

Sophos unveils Customer Success initiative to streamline support, offering security resources and educational tools to elevate cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities
Ransomware

Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities

A new Cohesity survey reveals a stark reality: 67% of firms suffered ransomware attacks in 2024 despite 78% having confidence in their cyber resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Beyond espionage – how the Lazarus Group is reshaping cybersecurity threats
Crypto

Beyond espionage – how the Lazarus Group is reshaping cybersecurity threats

Cybercriminal organisation transitions from espionage to exploitation, preying on individuals for financial gain.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Industrial control systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks
Ransomware

Industrial control systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks

As cyberattacks on industrial control systems rise, EMA's Chris Steffen stresses the need for proactive cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure.

By Bob Palmer • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
Malware

Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware

Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.

By Selena Larson and Joe Wise • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
SentinelOne & Intezer collaborate on decoding Rust malware
Cybersecurity

SentinelOne & Intezer collaborate on decoding Rust malware

SentinelOne and Intezer launch Project 0xA11C to unravel Rust malware at Black Hat 2024, providing open-source tools to tackle this complex threat.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware
Ransomware

Hackers hit Paris Olympics venues & museums with ransomware

Hackers have targeted the Grand Palais and museums in Paris with a ransomware attack, blocking access to vital financial data ahead of the 2024 Olympics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals
Storage

UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals

A research report by Pure Storage highlights the AI boom in UK business, with 91% of IT leaders seeing AI as an opportunity, but infrastructure and cyber concerns loom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

How government support can bolster business cybersecurity
EduTech

How government support can bolster business cybersecurity

With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK's new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.

By Scott Kramer • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024