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Check Point finds potential cybercrime scenarios in ChatGPT4
Malware

Check Point finds potential cybercrime scenarios in ChatGPT4

Check Point analysed ChatGPT4 and released five scenarios that threat actors can exploit to streamline malicious efforts faster and more precisely.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023
Ransomware down 57% but other threats looming, warns report
Ransomware

Ransomware down 57% but other threats looming, warns report

The Secureworks Counter Threat Unit (CTU) has found that most real-world security incidents start with much smaller organisational issues.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
Barracuda reveals three new phishing tactics used in January
Firewalls

Barracuda reveals three new phishing tactics used in January

The three new phishing tactics for security breaches include the misuse of web translation, image-only emails, and the insertion of special characters.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
Cyber attack risk high due to outdated authentication methods
Identity and Access Management

Cyber attack risk high due to outdated authentication methods

Concerningly, 39% of UK businesses have experienced a cyber attack in the past year, according to Yubico's State of Global Authentication survey.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
Rapid7 to acquire Minerva Labs for $38M, extend MDR services
Ransomware

Rapid7 to acquire Minerva Labs for $38M, extend MDR services

Rapid7 has acquired Minerva Labs, a provider of anti-evasion and ransomware prevention technology, to enhance its threat detection capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
Former Northrop Grumman Executive Joins QuSecure Leadership Team
Space

Former Northrop Grumman Executive Joins QuSecure Leadership Team

QuSecure has named former Northrop Grumman executive Aaron Moore as EVP, Head of Engineering to lead its engineering and software development.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Akamai Technologies extends protection to reduce attack surfaces
Firewalls

Akamai Technologies extends protection to reduce attack surfaces

Akamai Technologies has launched the Akamai Hunt security service, designed to identify and address evasive threats and risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
Why a zero-trust architecture is a cybersecurity must-have
Zero Trust Security

Why a zero-trust architecture is a cybersecurity must-have

More endpoints, with an increasing number of devices being accessed remotely, requires a higher level of security to tackle growing online threats.

By Craig Lurey • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
What to expect from a managed security services partner
Partner Programmes

What to expect from a managed security services partner

Many organisations are grappling with the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage as well as already-stretched in-house resources.

By Paul Wilson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IoT Ecosystem Collaboration Speeds Innovation and Growth
Hyperscale

IoT Ecosystem Collaboration Speeds Innovation and Growth

Deploying the right digital infrastructure to connect with partners and service providers can help IoT companies collaborate and innovate.

By Ramchandra Koty • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

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Safeguarding your Active Directory: 5 best practices to bolster your cyber resilience
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Safeguarding your Active Directory: 5 best practices to bolster your cyber resilience

Active Directory attacks have been on the rise over the past few years, prompting more organisations to rethink their cybersecurity strategies.

By Bryan Patton • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
The costs of email breaches that hit over 70% of Australian companies
Firewalls

The costs of email breaches that hit over 70% of Australian companies

Email remains the most widely used business communication channel. It is also an attractive target for cybercriminals.

By Mark Lukie • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
67% rise in fraud losses in the UK in 2022, says money.co.uk
Fintech

67% rise in fraud losses in the UK in 2022, says money.co.uk

The personal finance experts at money.co.uk, in their 2022 Fraud Report, have revealed the average monthly losses to fraudsters in 2022 to be over £333 million.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
NEC Australia, Exabeam partner for advanced security services
Digital Signage

NEC Australia, Exabeam partner for advanced security services

NEC Australia has partnered with Exabeam to offer a threat detection and response service to the Australian market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
If you want to catch a thief, you need open security
Risk & Compliance

If you want to catch a thief, you need open security

Getting one step ahead of malicious attackers will require companies to take an entirely new approach to IT security.

By Mandy Andress • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023
The perils of proxies: the backdoor into your data
Malware

The perils of proxies: the backdoor into your data

Residential proxies can open up the door to bad actors, who are ready to exploit user anonymity for nefarious activities.

By Jonathan Tomek • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023
How CIOs Can Protect their Organisations in Challenging Times
Cybersecurity

How CIOs Can Protect their Organisations in Challenging Times

Despite lots of discussion around the IT industry to the contrary, organisations don't necessarily have to spend a lot of money to deliver good security.

By Andy Swift • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
NZ IT decision-makers woefully underprepared for cyber risks
Phishing

NZ IT decision-makers woefully underprepared for cyber risks

Only 5% can correctly identify which emails and SMS are legitimate or scams, while less than half know the steps to take following a data breach. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023