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Acronis launches XDR to enhance MSPs' security offerings
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Acronis has launched Acronis XDR, enhancing its cybersecurity solutions for MSPs with streamlined integration across data protection and endpoint management.
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KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 integrates Webroot's website reputation data into its PhishER Plus console, offering enhanced automation and rapid response to web-based threats for security teams worldwide.
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EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai
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For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.
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Mandiant report reveals ransomware surge & evolving tactics
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Mandiant's report reveals a 75% surge in ransomware posts and a 20% rise in investigations in 2023, with over USD $1 billion paid to attackers. Novel tactics and evolving threats demand heightened vigilance.
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Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
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malware
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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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HR & IT emails top phishing attacks, KnowBe4 report reveals
Tue, 28th May 2024
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email security
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Emails related to human resources and IT dominate phishing scams, accounting for 72% of attacks, according to KnowBe4's latest Q1 2024 report.
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Kaspersky report: 42% of cyberattacks target public-facing apps
Mon, 27th May 2024
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phishing
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email security
Kaspersky’s 2023 Incident Response report reveals that 42.37% of cyberattacks exploit public-facing applications, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in such online platforms.
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US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.
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CyberArk to acquire Venafi for $1.54 billion in major deal
Tue, 21st May 2024
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digital transformation
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CyberArk will acquire Venafi for $1.54B, aiming to enhance its machine identity security platform and expand its market.
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Tesserent advises on third-party risks after MediSecure breach
Tue, 21st May 2024
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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cybercriminals
In the aftermath of a cyber security breach at MediSecure, Tesserent, linked to Thales Australia, advises firms to rigorously evaluate third-party supplier risks.
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Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023
Fri, 17th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybercriminals
Cyberattacks exploiting trusted relationships surged in 2023, with over 20% lasting more than a month, according to Kaspersky.
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New report uncovers evolving email threat landscape for Q1 2024
Thu, 16th May 2024
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phishing
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email security
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google drive
VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2024 report highlights surging email threats from leading spam sources, new scams, and a notable rise in phishing attacks.
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Rapid7 partners with Queens University Belfast for cloud security
Thu, 16th May 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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multi-cloud
Rapid7 partners with CSIT at Queens University Belfast to enhance cloud security using AI and ML, focusing on detecting risks and active threats.
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Cato Networks reveals insecure protocols widespread in inaugural SASE report
Wed, 15th May 2024
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network security
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firewalls
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Cato Networks exposes systemic cybersecurity gaps in inaugural threat report, revealing insecure protocols employed across WAN by all examined organisations.
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Cybercriminal exploit rates rise 43% in 2023's second half
Tue, 14th May 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Cyber attacks on new industry vulnerabilities increased by 43% in the second half of 2023 highlighting urgent need for robust security measures.
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Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?
Tue, 14th May 2024
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cloud security
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Australian businesses grapple with security vulnerabilities due to rising cloud complexity, leading to increased cyber threats and corporate survival issues.
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Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023
Tue, 7th May 2024
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cybersecurity
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Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.
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Why e-commerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection
Mon, 6th May 2024
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cx
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data privacy
In the cyber-threat landscape, e-commerce businesses constantly juggle between providing a fast, seamless user experience and robust security measures, with threats ranging from bot attacks to DDoS assaults.
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How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity
Mon, 6th May 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.
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Under the knife: Healthcare sector grappling with rising ransomware threat
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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digital transformation
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Australia's healthcare sector faces an increase in potentially fatal ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of prioritised cybersecurity amidst digital transformation.