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Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity
Marketing Technologies

Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity

Australian retailers expose online shoppers to potential email fraud due to inadequate cybersecurity measures, reveals Proofpoint report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Australian firms urged to reconsider security solutions
Data Analytics

Australian firms urged to reconsider security solutions

DekkoSecure is flipping the script on cyber threats in an age where catastrophic data breaches have become all too common.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
CMTG highlights IT threats during Cyber Security Awareness Month
Malware

CMTG highlights IT threats during Cyber Security Awareness Month

Perth-based cyber security firm, CMTG, warns Australians of significant daily online threats amidst Security Awareness Month.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Unmasking cyber criminals: The power of privileged identities
Data Protection

Unmasking cyber criminals: The power of privileged identities

Threat actors now realise it's more effective, faster, and cheaper to steal credentials and log in than trying to hack through technical controls.

By Jennifer Cheng • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2023

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Alarming findings in 2023 State of SaaS Data Security Report
Storage

Alarming findings in 2023 State of SaaS Data Security Report

Despite IT leaders prioritising cyber protection, the 2023 State of SaaS Data Security report reveals a 60% data loss rate across European organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Go for SMB cybersecurity
Ransomware

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Go for SMB cybersecurity

CrowdStrike's new Falcon Go revolutionizes SMB cybersecurity, offering AI-driven protection against modern threats.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Telecom firms' 3G phase-out faces security challenges, says Thales report
Storage

Telecom firms' 3G phase-out faces security challenges, says Thales report

Security threats pose significant challenges to the 3G phase-out plans by leading telecom companies in Australia and New Zealand, says Thales.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023
Australian & NZ firms hit hard by cybersecurity breaches
EduTech

Australian & NZ firms hit hard by cybersecurity breaches

74% of firms in Australia and New Zealand have suffered cyberattacks in the past year, with 41% experiencing multiple breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Delinea publishes comprehensive white papers to fortify global compliance preparations
Breach Prevention

Delinea publishes comprehensive white papers to fortify global compliance preparations

Delinea issues crucial white papers to aid global organisations in strengthening compliance preparations against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
ExpressVPN unveils Keys, its new password manager in security toolkit expansion
Breach Prevention

ExpressVPN unveils Keys, its new password manager in security toolkit expansion

ExpressVPN branches into wider security tools, unveiling its new password manager, Keys, for a safer and more secure online experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Commvault's SaaS solutions earn prestigious IRAP certification in Australia
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Commvault's SaaS solutions earn prestigious IRAP certification in Australia

Commvault's SaaS data protection solutions secure esteemed IRAP certification, heightening its cybersafety standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
Delinea to launch AI-powered auditing feature for its PAM platform
Privileged Access Management

Delinea to launch AI-powered auditing feature for its PAM platform

Delinea is set to introduce an AI-powered auditing feature to its Privileged Access Management platform, aiming to enhance compliance and risk detection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2023
CISO concerned over inaccurate data on security posture
Breach Prevention

CISO concerned over inaccurate data on security posture

The issue of data quality was of greater concern to respondents than the lack of security budget and being scapegoated for a breach.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
ChatGPT is here to stay: Can organisations harness it safely?
Data Protection

ChatGPT is here to stay: Can organisations harness it safely?

Amidst the hype, it's important for organisations and their security teams to recognise the implications and potential pitfalls of ChatGPT.

By Brett Raybould • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts
Data Protection

From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts

No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.

By Bogdan Botezatu • 8 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
CompTIA finds cybersecurity balancing act getting harder
Breach Prevention

CompTIA finds cybersecurity balancing act getting harder

New research from CompTIA reveals slow progress in cybersecurity, as competing interests create challenges for decision makers and practitioners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
Preventing disloyal MICE in the company floorboards
Data Protection

Preventing disloyal MICE in the company floorboards

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.

By Joel Hanrahan • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2023

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