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Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico
Ransomware

Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico

Cybercriminals are now looking to leverage new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models for profit-sharing in exchange for ransomware tools.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Aqua Security
Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Aqua Security

Discover how Aqua Security is accelerating cloud transformation and addressing security challenges in the ANZ region.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold
Firewalls

Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold

Ransomware is at new heights as the frequency of attacks continues to climb with no sign of slowing down, according to Barracuda.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Dynatrace enhances defence against hybrid workplace threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Dynatrace enhances defence against hybrid workplace threats

Dynatrace launches Security Analytics, a module using AI to help identify and defend against threats to hybrid and multicloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023
DDoS carpet bombing is coming in fast
Firewalls

DDoS carpet bombing is coming in fast

Carpet bombing is one of those destructive techniques that has become a major concern for enterprises and service providers worldwide.

By Itay Raviv • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Arrow awarded Sophos Distributor of the Year for EMEA North
Firewalls

Arrow awarded Sophos Distributor of the Year for EMEA North

Arrow is recognised for its performance and commitment to securing organisations with Sophos' innovative portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Data breaches increase almost three times globally
Breach Prevention

Data breaches increase almost three times globally

A total of 110.8 million accounts were breached in Q2 2023, with the US ranking first and amounting to almost half of all breaches from April through June.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Cado Security Labs unveils inaugural cloud threat report
Cloud Security

Cado Security Labs unveils inaugural cloud threat report

The report elaborates on the evolving cloud threat landscape, highlighting the heightened risk of cyberattacks due to the adoption of cloud-focused services.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
CyFox identifies critical hijacking vulnerability in popular streaming software
Physical Security

CyFox identifies critical hijacking vulnerability in popular streaming software

Critical hijacking vulnerability in Stremio 4.4 puts 5 million users at risk; remote code execution and information theft possible.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
Fortinet customers experience up to 86% greater efficiency
Firewalls

Fortinet customers experience up to 86% greater efficiency

Fortinet's SecOps solutions improve customer detection, containment, investigation and response, making security teams up to 86% more efficient.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
Governments and public services facing 40% more cyberattacks
Cybersecurity

Governments and public services facing 40% more cyberattacks

BlackBerry's latest report reveals a 40% surge in cyberattacks on government agencies and public services, with over 55,000 halted between March and May 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
Are all SD-WANs created equal? (Quick answer: No)
Network Infrastructure

Are all SD-WANs created equal? (Quick answer: No)

As the market grows, the application usage of SD-WAN, and the choices to be made, are also changing – and becoming increasingly specialised.

By Etuate Cocker • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
Exabeam partners Chillisoft to tackle cybersecurity challenges
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam partners Chillisoft to tackle cybersecurity challenges

Cloud-native New-Scale SIEM and advanced threat detection, investigation and response (TDIR) capabilities are available to more ANZ organisations.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
Altering the commercial landscape through the power of AI
Large Language Models

Altering the commercial landscape through the power of AI

There will be winners and losers in the AI race, but AI pessimists are discounting the creativity and productivity that the technology will unleash.

By Mark Sherman • 6 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Aussie businesses resilient but risk labour shortages: SAP
Human Capital Management

Aussie businesses resilient but risk labour shortages: SAP

Australian businesses are more resilient to major disruptions than the rest of the world, but are at risk of labour and skill shortages.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023
US' cybersecurity EO has changed software development, says Sonatype
Supply Chain

US' cybersecurity EO has changed software development, says Sonatype

92% of large enterprises now maintain an SBOM (software bill of materials) or plan to implement it in the next year.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart
Fintech

1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart

According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Lookout finds UK Cyber Essentials unknown to security pros
Cloud Access Security Broker

Lookout finds UK Cyber Essentials unknown to security pros

Lookout unveils research finding security experts have a significant lack of awareness of the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Essentials framework.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023