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71% of Australian small businesses view cyber attacks as major risk
Network Infrastructure

71% of Australian small businesses view cyber attacks as major risk

Cybersecurity threats are escalating for Australian small businesses, with 71% viewing it as a major risk, says a global study by McAfee and Dell Technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024
Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys
Malware

Less than 1% vulnerabilities pose highest risk in 2023, finds Qualys

Less than 1% of security vulnerabilities created the highest risks to businesses in 2023, with 97 high-risk vulnerabilities exploited undetected, says Qualys Threat Research Unit report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
GTT & Fortinet expand SASE portfolio for global businesses
Firewalls

GTT & Fortinet expand SASE portfolio for global businesses

GTT Communications expands its SASE portfolio in partnership with Fortinet, creating advanced network security solutions powered by GTT's global tier 1 IP backbone.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Norton's new app, Norton Genie, fights cyber scams with Dan Levy
iOS

Norton's new app, Norton Genie, fights cyber scams with Dan Levy

Amid growing cyber scams, Norton introduces its leading scam detection app, Norton Genie, developed in collaboration with Emmy award-winning creator, Dan Levy, to help users identify and avoid online scams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Why 2024 will be the year of scaling security efficiencies
Data Protection

Why 2024 will be the year of scaling security efficiencies

security innovations have the potential to keep pace with the expanding attack surface and enable SecOps and IT to work together and successfully secure the enterprise.

By Shane Buckley • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Exclusive: What sets Exabeam apart from the competition
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: What sets Exabeam apart from the competition

Exabeam VP for APJ Gareth Cox discusses AI's transformative role in cybersecurity and the company's innovative strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Check Point named Cloud Security Leader by Frost & Sullivan
Data Protection

Check Point named Cloud Security Leader by Frost & Sullivan

Frost and Sullivan has recognised Check Point Software Technologies as a Leader and Innovator in Cloud Security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024
Former US Cyber Director Chris Inglis joins Claroty's advisory board
Physical Security

Former US Cyber Director Chris Inglis joins Claroty's advisory board

Former U.S. National Cyber Director, Chris Inglis, joins Claroty's board, bringing big-hitter experience in cybersecurity to aid in the firm's mission of safeguarding the world's critical infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Asia Pacific firms face rising cyber threat, Dell report reveals
Data Protection

Asia Pacific firms face rising cyber threat, Dell report reveals

Dell's Global Data Protection Index reveals heightened cyber threat levels, with 57% of firms in the Asia Pacific reporting incidents that blocked data access; financial fallout doubles to an average of $1.4m per company.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Top seven client-side threats to app security in 2024
Firewalls

Top seven client-side threats to app security in 2024

Ignoring client-side app security could spell disaster as cybercriminals exploit this oversight. Seven fundamental threats include broken access control, DOM-based XSS attacks, data leaks, and more.

By Uri Dorot • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024
Global cloud microservice market set for growth in 2034
Unified Communications

Global cloud microservice market set for growth in 2034

Global cloud microservice market set to skyrocket to US$11.3 billion by 2034, with an emphasis on observability and increased application in various sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Valimail predicts AI-driven disinformation surge in 2024 US elections
Email Security

Valimail predicts AI-driven disinformation surge in 2024 US elections

Valimail predicts rise in AI-fuelled disinformation and cyber threats in 2024, stressing need for email authentication.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Cisco unveils digital acceleration tools for Asia-Pacific SMBs
Network Infrastructure

Cisco unveils digital acceleration tools for Asia-Pacific SMBs

Cisco unveils tailored security and networking solutions, aiding digital acceleration of Asia-Pacific's SMBs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched
EduTech

Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched

OPSWAT to launch global cybersecurity training bootcamp in 2024, elevating protection for critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Small businesses targeted by cyber criminals for data
Data Protection

Small businesses targeted by cyber criminals for data

Crime groups will increasingly sell access to breached smaller businesses so attackers can scam consumers. .

By Ash Shatrieh • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Threat Landscape stories

Combating cybercrime in NZ with a robust cybersecurity strategy
Malware

Combating cybercrime in NZ with a robust cybersecurity strategy

New Zealand businesses grapple with cybercrime's volatile threat landscape, as incidents across various sectors showcase the dire consequences. A nuanced approach to cybersecurity strategy is vital.

By Nyuk Loong Kiw • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Lilian Lam takes helm as Exclusive Networks' Singapore Country Manager
Storage

Lilian Lam takes helm as Exclusive Networks' Singapore Country Manager

Lilian Lam assumes role as Singapore Country Manager for cybersecurity specialist Exclusive Networks, aiming to boost business development and tackle the evolving cyber threat landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Protecting your business from deep fake fraud
Biometrics

Protecting your business from deep fake fraud

AI deepfakes surge: a new fraud threat to businesses.

By Aaron Saffer • 6 min read • Sat, 23rd Dec 2023