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Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.
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ASX 200 report reveals cybersecurity risks in retail sector

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A new report reveals alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary sector, exposing major companies to increased breach risks.
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Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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As hybrid cloud infrastructure evolves, the 2024 Gigamon survey reveals deep observability is vital for IT teams to tackle growing security threats.
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Akamai enhances Guardicore for AWS with agentless support

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Akamai has expanded its Guardicore Segmentation solution for AWS, enhancing Zero Trust capabilities amid rising cybersecurity threats, including ransomware.
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KnowBe4 unveils AI-focused HRM+ for human risk management

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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KnowBe4 has launched HRM+, a human risk management platform to tackle cybersecurity risks in the AI era, following its acquisition of Egress.
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OpenText reveals 2024 nastiest malware, LockBit leads list

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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OpenText's 'Nastiest Malware of 2024' list highlights LockBit as the top ransomware threat amid rising cybercrime targeting critical infrastructure.
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ReliaQuest warns of ongoing threat from credential abuse

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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ReliaQuest's new report reveals credential abuse is rampant, with alerts for compromised accounts reaching 75% of all issues reported in Q3 2024.
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OpenText report reveals Australia's top ransomware threats

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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OpenText Cybersecurity's report highlights six major ransomware threats targeting Australian infrastructure, with LockBit and Akira at the forefront.
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Canadian & Turkish authorities arrest cybercriminal duo

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Canadian and Turkish authorities have arrested two cybercriminals linked to a global campaign that compromised data from over 100 organisations.
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AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.
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New report reveals persistent API security breaches risk

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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A new Traceable AI report reveals 57% of organisations have suffered API breaches, highlighting significant flaws in current security measures.
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ReliaQuest links manufacturing breach to Scattered Spider

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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An investigation by ReliaQuest reveals a significant cyber intrusion on a manufacturing firm, attributed to Scattered Spider, amid rising ransomware threats.
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A10 Networks enhances AI solutions for cyber resilience

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A10 Networks is enhancing its security and AI solutions to help organisations manage cyber risks and optimise IT infrastructure amid rising threats.
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Secuvy launches advanced features to boost data security

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Secuvy has launched innovative features to enhance data security, targeting insider threats and streamlining compliance for organisations.
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RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
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Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.
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Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.
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Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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As threats intensify within hybrid cloud environments, deep observability emerges as crucial for security, offering clarity amid escalating complexities.