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Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks
EduTech

Australian firms breach no-payment policies due to cyberattacks

Research by AI data security firm Cohesity reveals escalating cyberattacks are forcing companies into paying ransoms, contradicting no-payment strategies, with difficulties in data recovery exacerbating the issue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Data storage and security trends propelling Australian businesses forward
Data Protection

Data storage and security trends propelling Australian businesses forward

The evolving landscape of outsourcing trends and the escalating reliance on cloud computing are reshaping how Australian businesses operate.

By Martin Creighan • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Global Stories

Threat Landscape stories

AI reshapes threat landscape for telcos, says EY report
Data governance

AI reshapes threat landscape for telcos, says EY report

EY's latest report warns that the emergence of generative AI intensifies cybersecurity challenges for telecom companies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Exposure management: a strategic ally in essential eight cybersecurity resilience
Ransomware

Exposure management: a strategic ally in essential eight cybersecurity resilience

In response to the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, the Australian Signals Directorate has revised its Essential Eight Maturity Model (E8MM), incorporating exposure management to proactively identify and prioritise risks, aiding businesses in effectively defending against cyber attacks.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
AppOmni expands to Sydney with new data centre amid rising APAC demand
Hyperscale

AppOmni expands to Sydney with new data centre amid rising APAC demand

SaaS security firm, AppOmni, addresses growing APAC demand for advanced security measures with a new Sydney data centre, hosted by Google Cloud Platform aiming to meet Australia's data sovereignty regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Netpoleon & Adaptive Shield unite for SaaS security boost in ANZ
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netpoleon & Adaptive Shield unite for SaaS security boost in ANZ

Netpoleon and Adaptive Shield are joining forces to address surging demand for secure Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions in Australia and New Zealand, in response to a rise in data breaches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Gigamon records 100% growth in cloud revenue in 2023
Hyperscale

Gigamon records 100% growth in cloud revenue in 2023

Gigamon enjoyed over 100% YoY growth in 2023 cloud revenue due to international demand for its deep observability service, reflecting a trend towards hybrid cloud security management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer
Unified Communications

Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer

Through risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and simulated cyberattacks, SAOs provide real-time insights into an organisation's security resilience.

By Chris Barton • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
ExtraHop expands partnership with CrowdStrike for enhanced cloud security
Security Information and Event Management

ExtraHop expands partnership with CrowdStrike for enhanced cloud security

ExtraHop expands its partnership with CrowdStrike, enabling Reveal(x) customers to store records in CrowdStrike Falcon LogScale as businesses seek efficient security tools amidst shifting cybersecurity threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management
Ransomware

Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management

In the run-up to Data Privacy Day, Veritas Technologies' Pete Murray underlines the critical need for regulatory safeguards amid growing threats from AI-powered cyber attacks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks
Generative AI

'Cybernomics 101' report warns of GenAI empowered cyber attacks

Barracuda Networks's Cybernomics 101 report warns that cybercriminals could leverage Generative AI to boost attacks' volume and effectiveness, revealing AI-enabled cybercrime concerns among 48% of Australian survey respondents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Trend Micro crowned as Champion in global cybersecurity matrix
Firewalls

Trend Micro crowned as Champion in global cybersecurity matrix

Trend Micro tops 30 cybersecurity rivals, named Champion by the Canalys Global Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix 2023, highlighting its successful channel-first strategy.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Kaspersky forecasts dark web cyber-crime surge in 2024
Ransomware

Kaspersky forecasts dark web cyber-crime surge in 2024

Kaspersky predicts a rise in cyber crime on the dark web with increases in malware distribution, crypto asset draining, and antivirus evasion,.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
AI-driven cyberattacks and defences to create a battle of algorithms in 2024
Multi-factor authentication

AI-driven cyberattacks and defences to create a battle of algorithms in 2024

In 2024, it's clear that cybersecurity will remain a top priority for organisations and governments worldwide.

By Joseph Carson • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
2024 cybersecurity trends: AI, cloud and threat intelligence
Cloud Security

2024 cybersecurity trends: AI, cloud and threat intelligence

We see 2024 shaping up to be the defining moment where AI may become the profound battleground in cybersecurity.

By Aqua Nautilus Security Research Team • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Ransomware attacks surged by 45% in 2023, report finds
Health Technologies

Ransomware attacks surged by 45% in 2023, report finds

Ransomware attacks surged by 45% YoY in 2023, hugely exceeding initial predictions, despite a December downturn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
ScarCruft's evolving tactics analysed by SentinelLabs
Malware

ScarCruft's evolving tactics analysed by SentinelLabs

Suspected North Korean threat group ScarCruft is reportedly targeting South Korean entities and experts on North Korean affairs, reveals a new study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Peter Hanna appointed Head of Channels for Cohesity Asia-Pacific & Japan
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Peter Hanna appointed Head of Channels for Cohesity Asia-Pacific & Japan

AI data security firm Cohesity appoints industry veteran Peter Hanna as Head of Channels for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to bolster regional sales and partner engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024