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Delinea report finds organisations are struggling to grasp identity-related security

Thu, 28th Jul 2022
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New research reveals that 84% of organizations in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia have experienced an identity-related security breach.
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Sophos links three expert security teams together with X-Ops

Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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Sophos X-Ops leverages the predictive, real-time, real-world and researched threat intelligence from each group.
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Applying Aristotle's 'First Principles' to revolutionise cybersecurity

Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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As the techniques of hackers continue to evolve and become more complex, our approach to security needs an overhaul as well.
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How threat intelligence platforms can extend detection and response

Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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As organisations shift towards extended detection and response (XDR), threat intelligence platforms offer crucial integrations for enhanced cybersecurity.
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Zero-day attacks climb as hackers get more sophisticated

Mon, 18th Jul 2022
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Hackers are exploiting security vulnerabilities faster than ever before, with the average time to exploitation down from 42 days to just 12 days.
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Check Point reveals top malicious threats in June 2022

Fri, 15th Jul 2022
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New Android banking malware, MaliBot, emerges following FluBot takedown. It disguises itself as crypto mining apps and targets mobile banking users.
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The forgotten security measures in Australia's rush to the cloud

Thu, 14th Jul 2022
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Flexible work arrangements are becoming a lasting effect of the pandemic, but it has created security issues for organizations.
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BeyondTrust makes all products available on AWS Marketplace

Mon, 11th Jul 2022
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BeyondTrust is making all its products available for customers to purchase in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace, making them easier to access.
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Barracuda customises training to fit ACSC Essential Eight

Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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Barracuda's Security Awareness Training now aligns with the ACSC's Essential Eight to help Australian businesses combat cyber threats.
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Cohesity appoints Michael Alp as Australia & New Zealand managing director

Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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Michael Alp, former vice president of Pure Storage, has become the new managing director of Cohesity in Australia and New Zealand. #data #management.
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Secureworks reveals new information on BRONZE STARLIGHT threat group

Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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New research from Secureworks reveals that Chinese threat group BRONZE STARLIGHT is using targeted ransomware as a smokescreen for cyber espionage.
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Email threats spike 101%, remains a top attack vector

Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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Trend Micro blocked over 33.6 million cloud email threats in 2021, a 101% increase, proving email as a top point of entry for cyber attacks, says the company.
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Abnormal Security finds financial supply chain under threat

Mon, 27th Jun 2022
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New research by Abnormal Security has found a rising trend in financial supply chain compromise as threat actors increasingly impersonate vendors.
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Threat actors ramp up their social engineering attacks

Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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As people get better at identifying potential threats in their inbox, threat actors must evolve their methods. Their new M.O? Social engineering.
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Ingram Micro launches vendor-backed security program

Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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Ingram Micro has unveiled a new program intended to give resellers the effective offerings their customers need to stay safe in the evolving threat landscape.
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Industry-first comprehensive risk-based API security enhances protection

Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
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Indusface has released API Protection through its AppTrana platform, offering robust security solutions for businesses to protect their critical infrastructure.
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Flashpoint unveils security offering for school boards

Mon, 20th Jun 2022
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Flashpoint launches K-12 risk management and security offering to tackle cyber and physical threats facing schools.
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CSIRO initiative set to bolster SME security in Australia

Wed, 15th Jun 2022
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Australia's national science agency has created a program that looks to help SMEs working on complex cybersecurity matters.
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Malwarebytes expands Nebula platform with DNS module

Mon, 13th Jun 2022
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Malwarebytes expands Nebula platform with DNS filtering module, providing Zero Trust offering and blocking access to malicious websites.
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Commvault's SaaS division experiences notable growth

Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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Commvault has revealed the global momentum that its SaaS division Metallic has experienced since its launch two years ago.