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AI-driven counter fraud platform utilised by eftpos to help prevent cybercrime
Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven counter fraud platform utilised by eftpos to help prevent cybercrime

eftpos launches AI-driven counter fraud platform to combat online cybercrime in Australia. Developed by Featurespace. #Cybersecurity #AI #Australia.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Dell Technologies partners with AWS to fight ransomware attacks
Malware

Dell Technologies partners with AWS to fight ransomware attacks

Dell Technologies and Amazon Web Services have collaborated to bring Dell's cyber recovery vault to the AWS Marketplace.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Sophos enhances Cloud Optix to simplify detection and response of AWS security incidents
Firewalls

Sophos enhances Cloud Optix to simplify detection and response of AWS security incidents

Sophos enhances Sophos Cloud Optix to automate security incident detection and response on Amazon Web Services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
F-Secure and CyberPeace Institute partnership to counter attacks against vulnerable communities
Malware

F-Secure and CyberPeace Institute partnership to counter attacks against vulnerable communities

F-Secure partners with the CyberPeace Institute to combat cyber attacks on vulnerable communities, including healthcare providers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021
Disconnect between threat and preparedness in ransomware attacks
Malware

Disconnect between threat and preparedness in ransomware attacks

Organisations are unprepared for ransomware attacks during off-hour periods despite high concern, says new research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?
Malware

Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?

The threat of ransomware continues to evolve and disrupt businesses. Financial organisations must embrace AI to detect and halt attacks.

By Tony Bauman • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region
Endpoint Protection

Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region

APAC region faces significant gap between threat awareness and action, with 62% experiencing cyber attacks in the past year, according to ESET survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Business recovering quicker from ransomware attacks despite rise in frequency
Malware

Business recovering quicker from ransomware attacks despite rise in frequency

Despite the increase in the number of ransomware attacks this past year, overall victims suffered limited damage in both severity and duration.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Guardicore steps in against ransomware attacks with latest release
Malware

Guardicore steps in against ransomware attacks with latest release

Guardicore releases new features to simplify segmentation policy creation and strengthen ransomware protection in complex enterprise environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security
Malware

Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security

Ransomware attacks have doubled globally in 2021, with Australia experiencing a sharp rise in attacks on critical infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Majority of businesses already impacted by cloud cyber attack by the time it is investigated
Cybersecurity

Majority of businesses already impacted by cloud cyber attack by the time it is investigated

Some 89% of companies have experienced a negative outcome in the time between detection and investigation of a cyber attack on their cloud environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021
Gmail bait attacks targeting business - Barracuda report
Firewalls

Gmail bait attacks targeting business - Barracuda report

Bait attacks launched via Gmail and other email services are leaving businesses in Asia Pacific vulnerable to phishing, warns Barracuda.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
New Norton study reveals severity of cyber attacks on gamers
Gaming

New Norton study reveals severity of cyber attacks on gamers

A new special report by security software company Norton has found that two out of five gamers in New Zealand have experienced a cyber attack.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021
AI modeled on the spread of human viruses to combat cyber attacks
Unified Communications

AI modeled on the spread of human viruses to combat cyber attacks

BT to deploy AI based on epidemiology to combat cyber-attacks. Inflame uses virus spread model to detect threats.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021
Waikato DHB warned a cyberattack 'catastrophic for patient safety'
Cybersecurity

Waikato DHB warned a cyberattack 'catastrophic for patient safety'

Waikato DHB was warned its IT security was severely compromised months before a massive ransomware attack that brought Waikato Hospital to its knees.

By RNZ • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Cohesity CISO discusses ransomware and data management
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Cohesity CISO discusses ransomware and data management

Cohesity CISO Brian Spanswick discusses the rise of ransomware in the last two years and how the worlds of compliance and data management are colliding.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021
DDoS attacks become more severe, 'carpet bombing' poses major challenge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DDoS attacks become more severe, 'carpet bombing' poses major challenge

DDoS attacks reach unprecedented levels in Q3 2021, targeting digital infrastructure operators, says Link11. Attack frequency rises 17% from Q2.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Construction and manufacturing top industries hit by ransomware
Data Protection

Construction and manufacturing top industries hit by ransomware

Construction and manufacturing firms face the highest ransomware risk, as attacks cost businesses millions and can halt operations.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021