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Experts forecast major shifts in cybersecurity by 2025
Ransomware

Experts forecast major shifts in cybersecurity by 2025

Cybersecurity experts predict significant shifts by 2025, with Active Directory becoming a prime target and critical infrastructure facing escalating threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Ransomware risk rises during holidays, warns Semperis
Data Protection

Ransomware risk rises during holidays, warns Semperis

Semperis' 2024 report reveals a staggering 69% of firms in Australia and New Zealand suffer ransomware attacks during holidays, despite reduced security staffing.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Semperis unveils Lightning Intelligence for identity security
Software-as-a-Service

Semperis unveils Lightning Intelligence for identity security

Semperis has unveiled Lightning Intelligence, a new SaaS solution to enhance identity security for hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID systems.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Nerdio expands platform to manage full Microsoft 365 suite
Unified Communications

Nerdio expands platform to manage full Microsoft 365 suite

Nerdio expands its Manager for MSPs platform to manage Microsoft 365, offering flexible pricing and enhanced security features through a CIS partnership.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
CrowdStrike to acquire Adaptive Shield for cloud security
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike to acquire Adaptive Shield for cloud security

CrowdStrike plans to acquire Adaptive Shield, enhancing its capabilities in identity-based protection across the cloud amidst rising cybersecurity threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security

The NSA, alongside international partners, has unveiled vital new guidelines to bolster security for Active Directory systems amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Five Eyes Alliance issues guidance on securing Active Directory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Five Eyes Alliance issues guidance on securing Active Directory

Cybersecurity experts are urging organisations to enhance Active Directory security following a critical report from the Five Eyes Alliance amid rising threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities
Digital Transformation

American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities

American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Salt Typhoon hacks highlight vulnerabilities to Chinese attacks
Firewalls

Salt Typhoon hacks highlight vulnerabilities to Chinese attacks

Recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks linked to China have infiltrated US critical infrastructure, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the public and private sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability
Disaster Recovery

Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability

Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features
Customer Experience

Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features

Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Global Fashion Group partners with Tenable for AWS security boost
Hyperscale

Global Fashion Group partners with Tenable for AWS security boost

Global Fashion Group partners with Tenable to enhance AWS cloud security, adopting zero-trust measures and improving vulnerability management in ANZ, LATAM, and SEA.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Semperis launches AD Delegation Manager to enhance security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Semperis launches AD Delegation Manager to enhance security

Semperis unveils Delegation Manager, an Active Directory tool to combat cyber threats by offering granular control of permissions, reducing over-privileged accounts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Semperis & Trellix unveil joint solution for cyber breach containment
Virtualisation

Semperis & Trellix unveil joint solution for cyber breach containment

Semperis and Trellix's joint solution, using AI and ML technology, aims to accelerate cyber breach containment, offering enhanced visibility into identity system infiltrations and substantially shortening response time.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Vectra AI expands platform to counter GenAI cyber threats
Semiconductors

Vectra AI expands platform to counter GenAI cyber threats

Vectra AI expands its platform to combat cyber threats arising from booming use of Generative AI tools, including Microsoft's MS Copilot, thereby bolstering enterprise defence.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally
Disaster Recovery

Ransomware attack exposes retail vulnerabilities globally

A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder has disrupted supply chains for Morrisons and Sainsbury's, raising concerns over holiday vulnerabilities for retailers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
85% of UK organisations hit by ransomware in past year
Ransomware

85% of UK organisations hit by ransomware in past year

A Semperis study found 85% of UK organisations suffered ransomware attacks in the last year, with 43% failing to recover their data post-payment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Progress Software patch highlights security vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure
Ransomware

Progress Software patch highlights security vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure

Progress Software has addressed a critical authentication flaw in its MOVEit Transfer solution, raising concerns over security in essential infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024