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Web threats in Singapore down 5.9%, says Kaspersky report

Kaspersky reveals a 5.9% decrease in web-based threats detected for Singapore in 2023, the third annual drop, despite growing complexity and user attacks, which surged to 30.7%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Cloud Security

IT professionals feel ill-prepared for emerging threats

Survey reveals IT and security professionals feel ill-prepared to tackle emerging threats, stressing the need for improved visibility in cloud environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Unified Communications

The departure of Sparks cybersecurity leader Josh Bahlman

Josh Bahlman, esteemed leader of Spark New Zealand's Cyber Defence and Technology Architecture teams, has resigned after a significant ten-year tenure.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024

Unified Communications

Portnox joins Microsoft Security body to bolster global cybersecurity efforts

Cloud security solutions provider Portnox solidifies its global cybersecurity commitment by joining the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association, aiming to bolster protection for Microsoft customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SpendConsole expands AI-powered AP automation to Dubai

AI-powered accounts payable firm SpendConsole expands into the Middle East, opening a new office in Dubai amidst rising demand for automation solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Data Analytics

Recorded Future rolls out AI tech to combat global threats

Recorded Future, the world's largest intelligence firm, unveils its pioneering AI technology designed to fight global threats. The 'Intelligence Graph' has been gathering and analysing threat data for a decade, upgrading it into actionable insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Security Information and Event Management

Westcon-Comstor & CrowdStrike extend cyber tech partnership to Southeast Asia

Westcon-Comstor expands its partnership with CrowdStrike to Southeast Asia, bolstering its cybersecurity offerings in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Customer Experience

BeyondTrust strengthens Asia Pacific expansion with key appointments

BeyondTrust strengthens its expansion in the Asia Pacific with key appointments; Sami Toivonen as ANZ Regional Sales Director, and Charlie Wood as Asia Regional Sales Director.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Hyperscale

Tina Stewart ascends as Chief Marketing Officer at Utimaco

Cybersecurity expert, Tina Stewart, steps up as Chief Marketing Officer at IT security solutions provider, Utimaco, to bolster the firm's global market presence.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Commvault reports strong Q3 results with 11% revenue growth

Data management giant Commvault reports an 11% YoY increase in Q3 total revenues at USD$216.8 million and a 17% rise in annual recurring revenue.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

DataCentre infrastructure

Innovation, AI and Australia and New Zealand's digital future

Australasian businesses showcase resilience and innovation amid global challenges, bolstered by Oracle's AI-driven digital solutions and extensive cloud-infrastructure investments.

By Stephen Bovis • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Ransomware

Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide

Tidal Cyber unveils a study revealing high-risk countries and top offenders for election cyber interference threats in 2024, spotlighting the methods used and potential defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Ransomware

Google Cloud's 2024 report highlights key cyber threats & defences

Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons Report identifies credential misuse, cryptomining, ransomware, and data theft as the key cloud-related threats, citing the need for stringent defensive strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024

Ransomware

AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report

Acronis' H2 2023 Cyberthreats Report reveals a disturbing 222% rise in email attacks with AI-enhanced phishing impacting over 90% of organisations worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cohesity & Veritas combine to form new AI data security titan

Cohesity and Veritas Data Protection Business are set to merge, ushering in a new leader in AI-powered data security and management, under CEO Sanjay Poonen, with revenues estimated at $1.6 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024

EduTech

Quorum Cyber predicts major cyber threats for 2024

Quorum Cyber's 2024 report forecasts AI weaponisation and intensified threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as major cybersecurity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row

UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

Data Protection

Quorum Cyber joins Microsoft FastTrack to boost client cloud solutions

Expanding its partnership with Microsoft, cybersecurity firm Quorum Cyber becomes a FastTrack-ready partner to expedite cloud solution deployment for its extensive client base.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024