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IGEL unveils new service to recover from cyber attacks swiftly

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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IGEL has launched IGEL for Business Continuity, a subscription service aimed at helping organisations swiftly recover from cyber attacks on Windows endpoints.
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KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee hiring scam

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee scam; firm thwarted a sophisticated cyber-attack just 25 minutes after a fraudulent hire accessed company systems.
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Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Trustwave's latest reports unveil growing cryptocurrency and ransomware threats in financial services, highlight the urgency of combating phishing-as-a-service and insider threats.
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BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security

Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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BigID and Cohesity expand their partnership to bolster data security and risk management in backup processes, enhancing visibility and control over sensitive data.
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A third of companies hit by data breach amid rising concerns

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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A report by AppOmni reveals that one third of companies suffered a data breach this year, amid rising generative AI concerns and declining SaaS confidence.
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Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.
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Life360 breach exposes 442,000 users: experts warn of API vulnerabilities

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Life360 suffers major data breach exposing personal information of 442,519 users. API flaw also affects Tile, leading to sensitive data theft and extortion attempt.
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Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.
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AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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A five-month data breach at AT&T has exposed the information of all customers within that period, highlighting urgent cybersecurity challenges in the telecom sector.
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New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for compromising 33 million Twilio users' phone numbers via the Authy 2FA app, sparking major security concerns.
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Half of IT professionals uncertain of devices on their networks

Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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Half of IT pros believe unknown devices are on their networks, posing high risks, finds ACDS survey. Over two-thirds faced multiple data breaches in two years.
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Cyber threat concerns heightened following Linux vulnerability

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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A critical vulnerability has been discovered in OpenSSH affecting almost all Linux systems, further accentuating the rise of security vulnerabilities for every industry.
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Why data still leaks through enterprise DLP solutions

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Despite enterprise DLP solutions, data leaks persist, costing an average of USD $4.45 million per breach. Learn why browser security agents could be the key to plugging security gaps.
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Global survey reveals growing inadequacies in cyber threat response

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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A global survey by Gigamon reveals a 20% rise in undetected cyber breaches, with only 25% of organisations able to respond in real time. Australia fares worse, with 42% of breaches detected through dark web leaks.
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AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Cyber-attacks on Australian firms have surged, with AI-driven threats pushing data breach costs to AUD $4.03 million. Cloud services and enhanced AI defences are key.
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Reactions to Ticketmaster data breach exposing 500 million users' data

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Ticketmaster confirms a massive data breach affecting over 500 million customers, with personal information reportedly sold on the dark web. Experts call for urgent cybersecurity measures.
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Alleged Ticketmaster data breach tied to Snowflake security flaw

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Ticketmaster may have suffered a data breach after BreachForums' relaunch, say reports. Experts urge vigilance but caution against premature conclusions.
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Is your cloud network really ready for Generative AI?

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Businesses must assess cloud network readiness and connectivity requirements before deploying Generative AI, or face major security and operational risks.
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Ticketmaster cyberattack - what lessons can be learnt?

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.
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Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Ticketmaster has suffered a major data breach compromising the personal information of more than 500 million users.