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Data breach stories - Page 22

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CISO concerned over inaccurate data on security posture

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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The issue of data quality was of greater concern to respondents than the lack of security budget and being scapegoated for a breach.
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ChatGPT is here to stay: Can organisations harness it safely?

Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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Amidst the hype, it's important for organisations and their security teams to recognise the implications and potential pitfalls of ChatGPT.
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Australian firms urged to reconsider security solutions

Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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DekkoSecure is flipping the script on cyber threats in an age where catastrophic data breaches have become all too common.
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From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts

Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.
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CMTG highlights IT threats during Cyber Security Awareness Month

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Perth-based cyber security firm, CMTG, warns Australians of significant daily online threats amidst Security Awareness Month.
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Unmasking cyber criminals: The power of privileged identities

Mon, 25th Sep 2023
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Threat actors now realise it's more effective, faster, and cheaper to steal credentials and log in than trying to hack through technical controls.
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CompTIA finds cybersecurity balancing act getting harder

Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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New research from CompTIA reveals slow progress in cybersecurity, as competing interests create challenges for decision makers and practitioners.
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Preventing disloyal MICE in the company floorboards

Mon, 18th Sep 2023
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Machiavelli's paradox of the mercenary points to the problem of money. However, the spook world has a broader explanation for why people betray their loyalty.
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Charity breach dark web leak: A lesson in cyber response

Mon, 18th Sep 2023
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Hackers could get months or even years' worth of information that they didn't need.  And you should never let hackers get any more than they should.
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Illumio appoints John Lens as Chief Revenue Officer

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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Illumio Inc. appoints industry veteran John Lens as new Chief Revenue Officer in a move that solidifies its position in the cybersecurity realm.
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Ongoing vigilance in data protection measures essential

Wed, 6th Sep 2023
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The need for organisations to strengthen data security and promptly respond to suspected breaches is highlighted in the latest Notifiable data breaches report.
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Cost of data breach in Australia has grown 32% in 5 years: IBM

Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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The average cost of a data breach in Australia has grown 32% in the last five years, reaching AU$4.03 million per the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report.
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Data security continues to fail despite rigid regulations

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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UK Data Breaches Continue to Put Millions at Risk, Costing Billions, Analysis Finds. Genuine data security lacking.
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ExtraHop reveals financial impact of high-profile data breaches

Tue, 8th Aug 2023
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Data breaches can cause significant financial damage to public companies, with an average drop in net income of 73%, according to a report by ExtraHop.
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Data breaches increase almost three times globally

Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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A total of 110.8 million accounts were breached in Q2 2023, with the US ranking first and amounting to almost half of all breaches from April through June.
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Average cost of a data breach at an all time high - IBM

Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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IBM Security has released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, showing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million in 2023.
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Certificate expiry in enterprise IT: Putting an end to fear

Wed, 26th Jul 2023
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Certificates have become the stealth companion to our online world. But failing to manage them effectively can be more costly than a data breach.
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Cloud-driven data protection – an Australian company's story

Tue, 25th Jul 2023
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Data protection and backup in Australia are crucial amid growing cyber threats. MSS Security shares its experience with cloud-native backup.
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Netpoleon partners Pentera to launch automated security validation

Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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Pentera joins the list of solutions Netpoleon offers to help customers keep pace with the security challenges in today's dynamic IT environments.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Cado Security

Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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James Campbell, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cado Security, joins us today to tell us more about Cado Security and what they offer for their customers.