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Equifax & Norton team up to bolster Australian Cyber Safety
Data Protection

Equifax & Norton team up to bolster Australian Cyber Safety

Equifax and Norton unite to fortify identity safety for Australians, integrating Norton's identity monitoring into Equifax's subscriptions, addressing rising fears of identity theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Obrela unveils 2023's key cybersecurity trends in new report
Malware

Obrela unveils 2023's key cybersecurity trends in new report

Obrela's Digital Universe Report 2023 unravels the global cybersecurity labyrinth, highlighting increased suspicious internal activity, malware, and policy violation-based attacks, predominantly seen in banking, services, and education sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Cybersixgill launches third-party module to tackle cybersecurity risks
Supply Chain

Cybersixgill launches third-party module to tackle cybersecurity risks

Cybersixgill launches a Third-Party Intelligence module to deliver vendor-specific cyber threat intelligence, aiding security teams in preemptive action against emerging threats from third-party suppliers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
CrowdStrike & TCS unite for AI-driven cybersecurity revolution
Semiconductors

CrowdStrike & TCS unite for AI-driven cybersecurity revolution

Cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike embarks on strategic partnership with India's largest software provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), to deliver AI-powered Security Operations Centre transformation reinforcing enterprise security.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Businesses weigh up transition from best-of-breed to platform security
Cybersecurity

Businesses weigh up transition from best-of-breed to platform security

Businesses rethink traditional cybersecurity practices, moving towards platform security amid findings suggesting additional benefits such as cost efficiency and improved attack response. Experts advise due diligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Malware

What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams

As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.

By Mark Gorrie • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Nasuni named among top-5 hybrid cloud storage solutions
Storage

Nasuni named among top-5 hybrid cloud storage solutions

Nasuni secures two top-five endorsements from industry analyst firm DCIG, demonstrating the growing preference for software-defined storage solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year
Malware

The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year

Virtual Network Computing (VNC) was the most targeted remote desktop tool in the past year, clouds over a new Barracuda data report.

By Jonathan Tanner • 8 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023
Cybersecurity

Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023

Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Commvault launches Cloud Cleanroom for cyber attack recovery
Data Protection

Commvault launches Cloud Cleanroom for cyber attack recovery

Commvault revolutionises cyber resilience with Cloud Cleanroom Recovery, an innovative overhaul in cleanroom technology that promises cost-saving, frequent testing, and a robust solution against cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Dell expands data protection solutions amid rising cyberattacks
Data Protection

Dell expands data protection solutions amid rising cyberattacks

Dell Technologies bolsters its data protection suite in response to increasing cyberattack incidents, aiming to enhance customer cyber resiliency with upgraded appliances, software and as-a-service offerings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Tech experts urge passwordless protection on World Password Day
Cybersecurity

Tech experts urge passwordless protection on World Password Day

In observance of World Password Day, tech experts, including Jumio's CTO Stuart Wells, stress the urgent need to replace outdated password-based authentication with more reliable, AI-powered biometric alternatives amid rising cyber-attack threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Semperis unveils groundbreaking identity runtime protection platform
Artificial Intelligence

Semperis unveils groundbreaking identity runtime protection platform

Semperis introduces innovative Identity Runtime Protection (IRP), leveraging 150 years of expertise to advance cybersecurity manoeuvres with improved threat detection and response measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
PPRO appoints Bronwyn Boyle as new Chief Information Security Officer
Cybersecurity

PPRO appoints Bronwyn Boyle as new Chief Information Security Officer

PPRO brings on board Bronwyn Boyle as the new Chief Information Security Officer. With over 20 years of experience, she will lead PPRO's security strategy, bolstering safety across all corners of the global local payments platform.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme
Unified Communications

Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme

Cloud-native access control solutions provider, Portnox, is launching a private bug-bounty scheme in collaboration with Bugcrowd, incentivising white-hat hackers to identify security vulnerabilities for financial rewards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices

Smart devices, including phones and TVs, must now meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards in the United Kingdom.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
UK financial leaders fear cyber threats to nation's AI goals
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK financial leaders fear cyber threats to nation's AI goals

UK financial bosses worry inadequate cybersecurity could hinder nation's hopes of becoming a global AI leader, with only 13% of organisations resilient to cyberattacks, a Microsoft survey found.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024