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Commonwealth tackling rising cybercrime threat in Asia
Ransomware

Commonwealth tackling rising cybercrime threat in Asia

Ransomware, identity theft, and virtual security attacks identified as growing threats to security and economic growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
Yubico research finds concerning trends around authentication security practices
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico research finds concerning trends around authentication security practices

A new global survey from Yubico has found that 59% of employees still rely on usernames and passwords as the primary method to authenticate their accounts.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
75% of AU companies had cloud security incident in past year
Cloud Security

75% of AU companies had cloud security incident in past year

According to new Venafi research, complexity is due to increase, as companies plan to host more applications in the cloud.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2022
Enterprises yet to fully commit to cybersecurity - CompTIA
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprises yet to fully commit to cybersecurity - CompTIA

Fortifying cybersecurity defences is an ongoing challenge for many organizations, according to new research from CompTIA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2022
Ransomware attacks continue to increase, report finds
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks continue to increase, report finds

Nearly a quarter of businesses have suffered a ransomware attack, with a fifth occurring in the past 12 months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2022
95% of organisation rely on VPN as threats continue - report
Virtual Private Networks

95% of organisation rely on VPN as threats continue - report

There is a growing number of VPN-specific security threats and a need for Zero Trust security architecture in enterprise-level organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2022
Critical infrastructure sectors at greater risk of attacks
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Critical infrastructure sectors at greater risk of attacks

Critical infrastructure industries around the world are still facing major challenges and gaps in their approach to protection and risk management.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2022
Cybereason delivers nation-state level of protection to enterprises
Malware

Cybereason delivers nation-state level of protection to enterprises

Cybereason has announced new advancements in Cybereason NGAV that deliver nation-state level protection for organisations of all sizes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
Aqua Security solution to stop software supply chain attacks
DevOps

Aqua Security solution to stop software supply chain attacks

Development and security teams can now proactively address the most critical software supply chain risks from code through runtime.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
Barracuda adds web security in Zero Trust Access solution
Malware

Barracuda adds web security in Zero Trust Access solution

The latest release of Barracuda CloudGen Access protects users from malicious web content and strengthens integration with identity providers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity - Future Market Insights
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity - Future Market Insights

It is projected that revenue through the software segment in the AI in the cybersecurity market will grow at 15.8% CAGR during the forecast period.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Cyber security incidents more common in APAC - report
Cybersecurity

Cyber security incidents more common in APAC - report

Chief financial officers in the Asia Pacific are woefully uninformed about their company's cyber security risks, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
The security awareness training topics to reduce risk and promote a security-compliant culture
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The security awareness training topics to reduce risk and promote a security-compliant culture

Businesses must provide ongoing security awareness training to educate employees on identifying and combatting cyber threats.

By Jon McGettigan • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
Check Point Software Technologies launches new Horizon innovation
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point Software Technologies launches new Horizon innovation

There is now a need for all organisations to have a security operations centre with 24/7 monitoring, response, and threat-hunting capabilities.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Australian boards urged to boost cybersecurity skills
Risk & Compliance

Australian boards urged to boost cybersecurity skills

A new study has identified a need to prioritise cybersecurity training for board directors, to better protect organisations from cyber attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2022
Case study: Claims demonstrate why cybersecurity insurance is a no-brainer
Risk & Compliance

Case study: Claims demonstrate why cybersecurity insurance is a no-brainer

Insurer Delta Insurance urges New Zealand organizations to consider cyber insurance to mitigate the serious consequences of cyberattacks.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2022
Optus notifies customers of cyberattack and potential data compromise
Breach Prevention

Optus notifies customers of cyberattack and potential data compromise

The company says that it immediately shut down the attack and is working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre to mitigate any further risks to customers.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
Cyber insurance. A changing of the guard.
Malware

Cyber insurance. A changing of the guard.

The threat of cyberattacks on Australian businesses is increasing as cybercriminals outsmart security defences.

By John Donovan • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022