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Experts predict rise in AI compute threats by 2025
Security Information and Event Management

Experts predict rise in AI compute threats by 2025

In 2025, attacks on cloud workloads will evolve, with a rise in lateral movement, data exfiltration, and targeted threats against AI compute resources, warns Andrew Krug.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows
Malware

Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows

Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Cybersecurity risks rise during mergers & acquisitions
Data Protection

Cybersecurity risks rise during mergers & acquisitions

A new analysis reveals that 50% of cybersecurity incidents during M&A processes in 2024 were non-malicious, highlighting significant security challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware
Malware

Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware

A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise
Phishing

Cofense report: Sophisticated email threats on the rise

Cofense's latest report reveals a sharp rise in sophisticated phishing attacks, with malicious emails now detected every 45 seconds, up from 57 seconds last year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Tenable discovers vulnerabilities in IaC & PaC platforms
Malware

Tenable discovers vulnerabilities in IaC & PaC platforms

Tenable's Cloud Security Research team has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in policy-as-code frameworks, escalating risks of data breaches and leaks.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
CrowdStrike report reveals China-linked cyber threat actor
Malware

CrowdStrike report reveals China-linked cyber threat actor

CrowdStrike's new report reveals the activities of a Chinese-linked threat actor, LIMINAL PANDA, targeting telecommunications since 2020.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
BlackFog unveils advanced platform for ransomware defence
Malware

BlackFog unveils advanced platform for ransomware defence

BlackFog has unveiled its next generation enterprise platform, enhancing ransomware protection with features like air gap security and AI-based monitoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Cloud ransomware threats rise, targeting S3 & Azure
Ransomware

Cloud ransomware threats rise, targeting S3 & Azure

A recent SentinelLabs report reveals rising ransomware threats targeting cloud storage, urging firms to enhance security measures against evolving attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025
Cloud Security

Cloud security critical as AI adoption set to soar in 2025

Tenable warns that AI adoption could drastically increase cloud data security risks by 2025, urging organisations to bolster their protective measures.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Fortinet launches AI-powered data loss prevention solution
Firewalls

Fortinet launches AI-powered data loss prevention solution

Fortinet has launched FortiDLP, a next-gen data loss prevention solution designed to enhance security management and address insider threats for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award
Malware

BlackFog wins AI-based cybersecurity innovation award

BlackFog has been honoured with the title of 'AI-based Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year' at the 2024 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards for its ADX technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Forescout discovers security flaws in DrayTek routers
Ransomware

Forescout discovers security flaws in DrayTek routers

Forescout Technologies has unveiled 14 security vulnerabilities in DrayTek routers, raising significant cybersecurity concerns globally and urging urgent protective measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks
Data Protection

Visibility is vital for detecting ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks are evolving into a major cyberthreat, highlighting the critical need for enhanced network visibility to combat these incursions.

By Mark Bowling • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI
Storage

Vectra AI reveals critical flaw in Google Cloud Document AI

Vectra AI reveals a critical Transitive Access Abuse vulnerability in Google Cloud's Document AI, raising data exfiltration risk for users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
ReliaQuest reveals sophisticated Inc Ransom tactics in attack analysis
Storage

ReliaQuest reveals sophisticated Inc Ransom tactics in attack analysis

ReliaQuest's analysis of a ransomware attack by Inc Ransom on a healthcare customer reveals sophisticated tactics using legitimate tools for data theft.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Oracle unveils zero trust packet routing for enhanced security
Firewalls

Oracle unveils zero trust packet routing for enhanced security

Oracle revolutionises cloud security with the launch of OCI Zero Trust Packet Routing, decoupling network security from architecture to prevent unauthorised data access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

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The insider threat: Why Australian businesses are most vulnerable from within
Endpoint Protection

The insider threat: Why Australian businesses are most vulnerable from within

Australian businesses face a growing insider threat, with a 2022 study revealing 67% of companies grappling with frequent internal security incidents.

By Steve Moros • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024