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AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report
Unified Communications

AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report

Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware
Malware

Barracuda exposes advanced phishing attacks with new malware

Barracuda Networks reports a new wave of phishing attacks using advanced “infostealer” malware that exfiltrates extensive sensitive data, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Aqua Security finds critical vulnerabilities in six AWS services
Hyperscale

Aqua Security finds critical vulnerabilities in six AWS services

Aqua Security's researchers found critical flaws in six major AWS services, risking RCE, full-service takeovers, data breaches, and more.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Picus report reveals flaws in threat exposure management
Ransomware

Picus report reveals flaws in threat exposure management

Almost 40% of systems tested by Picus Security are vulnerable to complete takeover, with macOS being notably weaker in stopping cyber-attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Malicious Python package targets macOS & GCP credentials
Application Security

Malicious Python package targets macOS & GCP credentials

Checkmarx has unveiled a malicious Python package on PyPi targeting macOS developers, designed to steal Google Cloud Platform credentials from users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups
Ransomware

SentinelLabs report exposes ransomware strategy of APT groups

SentinelLabs' latest report exposes how cyberespionage groups, including the Chinese APT group ChamelGang, are strategically using ransomware for disruption and misattribution.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool
Ransomware

Adlumin enhances ransomware prevention with new exfiltration tool

Adlumin unveils an enhanced Ransomware Prevention feature to detect and halt both encryption and data exfiltration tactics, combating double-extortion threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
WatchGuard launches AI-driven ThreatSync+ NDR & compliance tools
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches AI-driven ThreatSync+ NDR & compliance tools

WatchGuard Technologies unveils ThreatSync+ NDR and WatchGuard Compliance Reporting, leveraging AI to simplify cybersecurity for smaller IT teams and enhance compliance.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Traceable AI uncovers growing API security issues in finance
Risk & Compliance

Traceable AI uncovers growing API security issues in finance

A report from reveals critical API security flaws plaguing the US financial sector, with 82% of institutions concerned about regulatory compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach
Data Protection

Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach

Ticketmaster has suffered a major data breach compromising the personal information of more than 500 million users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption
Ransomware

Rise in ransomware accelerates cyber insurance adoption

Arctic Wolf's Cybersecurity Report reveals a rise in ransomware and Business Email Compromise attacks, pushing global firms towards increased cyber insurance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Kaspersky report reveals ransomware accounts for a third of attacks
Ransomware

Kaspersky report reveals ransomware accounts for a third of attacks

Kaspersky's 2023 report reveals ransomware now accounts for a third of all cyber incidents, with a 71% rise in known victims and sophisticated attacks on key sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Semperis intensifies efforts with Veritas on ransomware defence
Disaster Recovery

Semperis intensifies efforts with Veritas on ransomware defence

Semperis bolsters partnership with Veritas Technologies, enhancing cyber resilience against ransomware threats by using advanced attack-path analysis methods, streamlining data protection methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Obrela unveils 2023's key cybersecurity trends in new report
Malware

Obrela unveils 2023's key cybersecurity trends in new report

Obrela's Digital Universe Report 2023 unravels the global cybersecurity labyrinth, highlighting increased suspicious internal activity, malware, and policy violation-based attacks, predominantly seen in banking, services, and education sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC
Firewalls

How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC

Cyberattack case studies from global XDR service provider Barracuda demonstrate the dangers of incomplete digital security.

By Adam Khan • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report
Unified Communications

Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report

DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

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There is no zero trust without network visibility
Malware

There is no zero trust without network visibility

As Australian organisations continue down the zero trust path, they can build on gains from network visibility by simplifying and modernising their app estate, and being open to AI.

By Simon Howe • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024