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More than a third of global organisations have experienced ransomware — report
Fri, 13th Aug 2021
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The report found increasing instances of ransomware victims experiencing multiple breach events, as well as a rise in the average ransom payment.
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INAP selects Radware for DDoS protection and cloud web application security services
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Radware’s North America vice president Bob Simpson says that there has been a rapid shift to cloud - and more sophisticated cyber attacks to go with it.
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DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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email security
DDoS attacks have decreased by 38.8% compared to Q2 2020, with China leading in SSH attacks but losing ground overall, says Kaspersky.
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Minimising the impact of REvil delivered via Kaseya servers
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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datacentre infrastructure
In this case study, Darktrace explains how it detected the first signs of ransomware on the network 'as soon as encryption had begun'.
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New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
New malware strain targets MacOS users, stealing information. Hackers can buy licenses for $49 on the Darknet. Spoofed emails used to trick victims.
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Interview: Infosys CISO Vishal Salvi on cybersecurity and Cyber Defence Centres
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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strategy
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infosys
We spoke to CISO Vishal Salvi to learn more about the company's approach to cybersecurity and what it means for customers.
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How PAM can help to prevent major security disasters like Colonial Pipeline
Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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it in manufacturing
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pam
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cybersecurity
When a cyber attack on the United States Colonial Pipeline erupted in May this year, the fallout was almost unthinkable.
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Internet of Things devices major source of security compromise - report
Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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healthtech
IoT devices have become a major security risk, with a 700% increase in attacks during the pandemic, according to Zscaler's study.
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US-based security firm Virsec expands reach in ANZ markets
Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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virsec
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partners
Former Palo Alto Networks staffers Rob Nobilo and Ben Burt have been appointed as ANZ sales director and ANZ regional technical services director, respectively.
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New certification standards announced, designed to secure and protect consumer data
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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saas
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Vanta has announced the public availability of two new certification standards designed to help secure the internet and protect consumer data.
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Kaseya ransomware attack: MSPs warned to shut down VSA servers
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
On Friday Kaseya shut down its SaaS servers and notified its on-premises customers to shut down their VSA servers to prevent them from being compromised.
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Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.
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Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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gaming
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.
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Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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casb
McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.
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Splunk takes data-centric approach to security with new platform
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Splunk launches Splunk Security Cloud, a data-centric security platform offering advanced analytics, automated operations, and threat intelligence.
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New research finds 93% of security leaders don’t report to the CEO
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Only 7% of security leaders report directly to the CEO, despite 60% of organizations experiencing a cyberattack, according to LogRhythm.
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Adobe Sign completes Australian IRAP security assessment
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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martech
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adobe
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australian signals directorate
Adobe Sign secures IRAP certification, ensuring high levels of information security for digital and e-signatures.
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How to shore up cyber-defences of financial institutions for the future
Thu, 20th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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quantum computing
Accenture’s latest research defined four key risks: Supply chain attacks, cyber-fraud, insider threats and extortion and ransomware.
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Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces
Mon, 17th May 2021
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ddos
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whatsapp
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cybercriminals
Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
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Best practices and key factors for identity management
Fri, 14th May 2021
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
In parallel with any physical form of identification, digital identities must be protected at all costs to prevent identity theft or fraud.