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Under the knife: Healthcare sector grappling with rising ransomware threat
Unified Communications

Under the knife: Healthcare sector grappling with rising ransomware threat

Australia's healthcare sector faces an increase in potentially fatal ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of prioritised cybersecurity amidst digital transformation.

By Matthew Lowe • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Ransomware attack costs on Australian firms soar, reveals Sophos
Firewalls

Ransomware attack costs on Australian firms soar, reveals Sophos

Ransomware attacks on Australian businesses drop by 14%, yet the financial fallout escalates, with average ransom payments seeing a staggering 297% surge.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security
Encryption

Aussie corporate sector warned to enhance cloud security

Australian businesses are urged to bolster their cloud security following a government report showing 40% of data breaches targeted cloud services annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Rising data breaches underscore importance of World Backup Day
Data Protection

Rising data breaches underscore importance of World Backup Day

As data breaches surge by 19% in 2023, World Backup Day urges personal and enterprise level data protection, with Cloudera's VP Keir Garrett emphasising disaster recovery measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024

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Powering up security: Protecting EV charging stations from cyberthreats
Smart Cities

Powering up security: Protecting EV charging stations from cyberthreats

As EV charging stations become crucial to smart cities, their increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks demands enhanced security measures to stave off potential disruptions.

By Leonardo Hutabarat • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Senetas lands record-breaking Middle Eastern encryption hardware order
Encryption

Senetas lands record-breaking Middle Eastern encryption hardware order

Senetas Corporation lands its largest-ever order worth $2.5 and $3 million in revenue from a Middle East government agency, deploying over 100 high-speed Ethernet encryptors, enhancing its FY2024 profit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy XCover7 & Tab Active5
Encryption

Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy XCover7 & Tab Active5

Samsung Electronics unveils Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy Tab Active5, rugged devices providing enhanced 5G connectivity and robust security for demanding frontline work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024
Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
Data Protection

Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data

Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Overcoming the data challenges associated with gen AI deployments
Unified Communications

Overcoming the data challenges associated with gen AI deployments

As gen AI tools transform multiple sectors, businesses need to tackle key challenges including concerns over data privacy, inherited biases, and ethical dilemmas.

By Jason Duerden • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
World Backup Day punctuates rising fears of cyber-attacks
Data Protection

World Backup Day punctuates rising fears of cyber-attacks

As cyber threats rise, World Backup Day emphasises the urgency of data protection, with 90% of executives fearing a ransomware attack, says Cloudera's SVP, Remus Lim.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
Cybersecurity risks of legacy access control systems
Malware

Cybersecurity risks of legacy access control systems

Dated access control systems pose increased cybersecurity threat, opening firms to cyberattacks and malware, potentially costing millions and damaging reputations.

By George Moawad • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Data tampering is an underrated threat — get your backup ready
Firewalls

Data tampering is an underrated threat — get your backup ready

Data tampering's growing threat in the era of AI underscores the essential role of immutable backups in protecting business data.

By Charles Smith • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force
EduTech

LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force

The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Simplifying the security challenge of operating in multi-cloud
Private Cloud

Simplifying the security challenge of operating in multi-cloud

Overcoming the challenging complexity of multi-cloud operations requires an innovative approach to security focusing on cloud, clusters, containers, customer data and code, commonly referred to as the '5 C's'.

By George Dragatsis • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Rise in cybercrime attacks against Industrial IoT sparks alarm
Firewalls

Rise in cybercrime attacks against Industrial IoT sparks alarm

Cybercrime threats have doubled against industrial companies that have integrated the Industrial Internet of Things.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Data security taking centre stage in Australia's real estate digital transformation
Data Protection

Data security taking centre stage in Australia's real estate digital transformation

Data security becomes a key priority amid the digital transformation of Australia's real estate industry, to counter cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023

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Ransomware threats escalating in Southeast Asia – report
Ransomware

Ransomware threats escalating in Southeast Asia – report

Escalation in targeted ransomware threats impacts businesses across Southeast Asia, with over 287,000 incidents detected in 2023 alone.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024