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Research found a 35% increase DDoS attacks using public cloud server-based botnets from the previous 12 months.

The combined consumer and enterprise WLAN market segments rose 1.9% year over year in the second quarter of 2018.

Mimecast's latest report shows an 80% rise in email impersonation attacks, exposing the vulnerability of current email security systems.

Cybercriminals are forsaking flashy ransomware for covert crypto-jacking and business email compromise, says Trend Micro, as attacks grow more clandestine.

Companies realise they need to improve the way they manage security and policy, and they also realise that automating workflows and processes is key.

Victoria's ICT workforce set to grow by 2.5% in the next five years, according to the 2018 ACS Australia's Digital Pulse report.

A report by CA Technologies reveals a significant trust gap in the APJ region, as consumer confidence in data protection by companies scores only 63 out of 100.

ZTE ban causes decline in optical transport network equipment market, with revenue from China falling 13% YoY, says Dell'Oro Group.

Report finds firms lacking in providing key collaboration tools to staff, affecting work flexibility and productivity.

The Gartner Hype Cycle 2018 highlights five emerging technology trends, including democratised AI and DIY biohacking, crucial for future business success.

Phishing for and using the stolen credentials to access systems or services stands out as a particularly popular attack method.

49% of global mid-market professionals were most likely to suggest that it's easy to get into cybercrime without getting caught.

NETSCOUT has released its Arbor Active Threat Level Analysis System (ATLAS) report for the first half of 2018, exclusive on SecurityBrief.

ANZ businesses are trailing behind their global counterparts when it comes to embracing disruptive technology.

DDoS botnets attacked online resources in 74 countries in Q2 2018, reveals Kaspersky Lab report. Hong Kong now ranks second among the most attacked countries.

Bug bounty programmes lack standardisation, says a CREST report urging the establishment of best practices to protect researchers and organisations alike.

SNS Telecom & IT's latest report shows that big data has huge potential in the healthcare and pharmaceutical space.

Only half of companies know where their sensitive data is stored, finds research by Gemalto, who surveyed 1,050 IT decision makers and 10,500 consumers.

Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.

Coin miner malware grew a stunning 629% in the first quarter of 2018, rocketing from around 400,000 total known samples in Q4 2017 to more than 2.9mil.