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ExtraHop report shows rising ransomware costs for organisations
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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ExtraHop's new report from the 2024 Cyber Confidence Index survey reveals ransomware is increasingly targeting security leaders, costing them an average of USD $2.5 million annually.
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F5 Labs report reveals 112% rise in DDoS attacks for 2023
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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F5 Labs' 2024 report unveils a 112% surge in DDoS attacks from 2022 to 2023, with telecom firms hit hardest, seeing a 655% rise in incidents.
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SentinelOne launches Singularity Cloud Security in the EU
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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cloud security
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application security
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devsecops
SentinelOne has rolled out Singularity Cloud Native Security in the EU, hosted in Frankfurt, ensuring GDPR compliance and enhanced cloud protection for European firms.
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Gallagher Security partners with Freeway for Australian market
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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support
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smb
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market
Gallagher Security names Freeway Security Wholesalers lead vendor for their Gallagher SMB solution in Australia, announced at Adelaide's Jarmers Kitchen.
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Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.
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Sonatype launches SBOM Manager to enhance software security
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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saas
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partner programmes
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apm
Sonatype releases its SBOM Manager, a crucial tool to help organisations track and manage software components.
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63% of organisations faced software supply chain attacks
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
A Checkmarx study shows 63% of organisations faced software supply chain attacks in the past two years, with open-source software posing major risks.
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BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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genai
BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, recognising its innovation and deployment of advanced cybersecurity solutions across the globe.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
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BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.
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Bitdefender warns of rising scams targeting 2024 Paris Olympics
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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physical security
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Bitdefender uncovers scams targeting the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, threatening spectators globally with fake giveaways to steal personal data and money.
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Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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data protection
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it training
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physical security
Recent data breaches at the BBC Pension Scheme and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting cybersecurity experts to issue warnings about the potential misuse of stolen information.
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Fighting back against the growing threat of ransomware
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
A recent ransomware attack on Southern Water by Black Basta highlights the mounting threat to U.K. critical infrastructure, prompting urgent calls for robust cybersecurity measures.
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Traceable AI uncovers growing API security issues in finance
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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fraud
A report from reveals critical API security flaws plaguing the US financial sector, with 82% of institutions concerned about regulatory compliance.
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Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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cyber threats
A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.
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Darktrace launches AI-powered Managed Detection & Response service
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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saas
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ai security
Darktrace unveils its Managed Detection and Response service, enhancing AI-driven security with 24/7 human analyst support to counter rising cyber threats.
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Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cloud services
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hackers
Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.
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Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.
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MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges
Thu, 30th May 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.
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Australia among top 10 sources of phishing attacks in global report
Tue, 28th May 2024
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microsoft
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Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.