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Lessons in improving cyber defences for Australian organisations
Ransomware

Lessons in improving cyber defences for Australian organisations

Australian firms must enhance cyber defences by integrating technology with skilled personnel and robust processes, amid rising AI-driven threats, reports Logicalis.

By John Griffin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Australia sees 61% rise in cyber extortion, report reveals
DevOps

Australia sees 61% rise in cyber extortion, report reveals

Australia faces a 61% rise in cyber extortion attacks, according to Orange Cyberdefense's new report, threatening its economy, jobs, and national security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Enhanced cybersecurity measures urged by Software@Scale
Firewalls

Enhanced cybersecurity measures urged by Software@Scale

Louis Droguett, CEO of Software@Scale, urges firms to bolster cybersecurity with multi-layered approaches as threats from groups like APT40 intensify.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Cyber risk is keeping the Australian enterprise on its toes
Ransomware

Cyber risk is keeping the Australian enterprise on its toes

Australian organisations need to keep cyber risks in check to avoid incidents and liabilities.

By Simon Howe • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

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Bugcrowd launches CASPT solution to enhance security insights
DevOps

Bugcrowd launches CASPT solution to enhance security insights

Bugcrowd's new CASPT solution aims to enhance security insights and provide continuous compliance, reducing organisations' exposure to external threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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
Fastly partners with Nueva to enhance cybersecurity in Australia
Firewalls

Fastly partners with Nueva to enhance cybersecurity in Australia

Fastly appoints Nueva as its first managed security partner in Australia, aiming to enhance web protection for public and private sectors with high-performance solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Unified Communications

Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams

Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime
DevOps

Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime

Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.

By Sajeeb Lohani • 8 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2024
BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber
EduTech

BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber

BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security
DevOps

BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security

BlueVoyant has launched its Cyber Defense Platform, a cloud-native system designed to enhance security operations and tackle rising cyber threats effectively.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
Malware

Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape

The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.

By Mina Mousa • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Reactions to Ticketmaster data breach exposing 500 million users' data
DevOps

Reactions to Ticketmaster data breach exposing 500 million users' data

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
HackerOne launches PartnerOne for expanded cybersecurity access
DevOps

HackerOne launches PartnerOne for expanded cybersecurity access

HackerOne unveils PartnerOne, a new partner program, to simplify access to its human-powered security solutions, enhancing collaboration and revenue opportunities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
The problem with biometrics and the key things to consider
DevOps

The problem with biometrics and the key things to consider

Biometrics promise secure authentication, but they aren't foolproof. Issues with accuracy, hacking, theft, privacy, and bias complicate their efficacy.

By Roger Grimes • 5 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
NetSPI unveils unified platform bolstering proactive cybersecurity
Ransomware

NetSPI unveils unified platform bolstering proactive cybersecurity

NetSPI unveils a unified security platform featuring AI and automation to help businesses tackle exposure risk and security vulnerabilities proactively amid rising ransomware threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
ExpressVPN research raises awareness of DNS leak risks
EduTech

ExpressVPN research raises awareness of DNS leak risks

ExpressVPN highlights hidden DNS leak risks in a ground-breaking research paper, sparking industry-wide security implications.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

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