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Why eCommerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection
Customer Experience

Why eCommerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection

In the cyber-threat landscape, eCommerce businesses constantly juggle between providing a fast, seamless user experience and robust security measures, with threats ranging from bot attacks to DDoS assaults.

By John Agger • 4 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Industrial sector sees 17% drop in ransomware attacks in Q1 2024
Ransomware

Industrial sector sees 17% drop in ransomware attacks in Q1 2024

New research from cybersecurity firm Dragos spotlights a 17% drop in Q1 2024 industrial sector ransomware attacks due to law enforcement action.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Wavelink crowned as Fortinet's top distributor in APAC & Australia
Security Operations Centres

Wavelink crowned as Fortinet's top distributor in APAC & Australia

Wavelink retains its title as the Asia-Pacific and Australia Distributor of the Year at the Fortinet Partner of the Year Awards for the third consecutive year.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023
Cybersecurity

Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023

Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Cloud Security

India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023

India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
ConnectWise integrates with Microsoft Defender to support MSPs
Endpoint Protection

ConnectWise integrates with Microsoft Defender to support MSPs

ConnectWise integrates Microsoft Defender for Business into its platforms, aiming to automate threat response and boost cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs).

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta
Cybersecurity

Africa serves as testing ground for nation-state cyber warfare, says Performanta

African nations are becoming testing grounds for sophisticated ransomware attacks, becoming primary targets before developed nations, according to cybersecurity firm Performanta.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Kaspersky boosts email security features after 77% of firms hit by cyber attacks
Ransomware

Kaspersky boosts email security features after 77% of firms hit by cyber attacks

Kaspersky has unveiled an advanced update to its Security for Mail Server solution, spurred by research showing 77% of businesses experiencing a cyber incident in the last two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds
Health Technologies

Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds

Ransomware attacks hit a record high in March 2024, reflecting a rising trend despite an 8% YoY decrease, with North America and Europe being prime targets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Jason Haddix joins Flare as Field Chief Information Security Officer
Gaming

Jason Haddix joins Flare as Field Chief Information Security Officer

Cybersecurity veteran Jason Haddix takes reins as Field Chief Information Security Officer at Threat Exposure Management leader, Flare, adding to his illustrious 20-year career.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Trend Micro introduces AI-driven cyber risk management features
Cybersecurity

Trend Micro introduces AI-driven cyber risk management features

Trend Micro upends traditional cyber risk management tools with AI-driven features in Trend Vision One platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Singapore's manufacturing sector most prone to cyber attacks
Ransomware

Singapore's manufacturing sector most prone to cyber attacks

Singapore's manufacturing industry outpaces financial services as the most targeted sector in cyber attacks, according to a 2024 Ensign InfoSecurity report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
UK's new Act boosts security of digital devices & telecom infrastructure
Internet of Things

UK's new Act boosts security of digital devices & telecom infrastructure

UK introduces the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act, tightening cybersecurity requirements for digitally connected products in light of rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Yokogawa collaborates with Fortinet for secure IT/OT integration
Firewalls

Yokogawa collaborates with Fortinet for secure IT/OT integration

Yokogawa Engineering Asia is joining cybersecurity firm Fortinet's Engage Partner Program to enhance IT and operational technology security within industries such as oil, gas and manufacturing.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud
Data Protection

The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud

SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.

By John Bruner • 8 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
ExtraHop report shows Singapore firms vulnerable to ransomware attacks
Ransomware

ExtraHop report shows Singapore firms vulnerable to ransomware attacks

ExtraHop's Global Cyber Confidence Index identifies organisations as underprepared for cyber risk, stating 98% of IT decision-makers admit struggling to tackle ongoing threats despite confidence in managing cyber risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats
Encryption

New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats

The UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has now become fully operational, enforcing digital security requirements within the telecommunication sector, amid doubts over its adequacy to address evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024