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Organisations urged to take a proactive approach to ransomware threats

With July designated Ransomware Awareness Month, organisations are urged to understand ransomware threats and adopt proactive strategies for better cyber resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Malware

Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024

Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft outage exposes need for advanced security measures

Microsoft's 365 Office and cloud services suffered major outages, sparking calls for AI-powered tech to combat growing DDoS attacks and misconfigurations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Unified Communications

Commvault integrates enhanced backup for Microsoft 365 platform

Commvault has launched an upgraded integration for Microsoft 365 users, improving cyber resilience with enhanced backup and recovery capabilities on Azure.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Disaster Recovery

Exclusive: Cohesity reveals three pillars driving its success

Cohesity's James Blake has revealed the company's strategy for data resilience and cybersecurity, with a focus on countering cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Data Protection

CrowdStrike outage inspires ongoing discussions on digital resilience

The recent CrowdStrike software update caused a global IT outage, disrupting airlines, banks, media, and healthcare, sparking calls for stronger digital infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

AI Security

CrowdStrike outage highlights critical need for disaster planning

CrowdStrike's global outage highlights the critical need for disaster preparedness and business continuity, with experts stressing robust recovery plans and clear communication.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Firewalls

Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia

Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Public Cloud

Global firms boost cloud migration with Oracle's VMware solution

Global firms including Ahold Delhaize and Mazda are leveraging Oracle's Cloud VMware Solution to seamlessly migrate operations to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Cybersecurity

Infinigate Group invests in Wavelink to expand into ANZ market

Infinigate has invested in Wavelink, securing a majority stake and cementing its entry into the ANZ market while enabling Wavelink to operate autonomously.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024

Unified Communications

Internet outages cost companies up to USD $10 million monthly

Catchpoint's inaugural Internet Resilience Report reveals outages costing businesses up to USD $10 million monthly, underscoring internet reliability's critical role.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

NetApp ARP/AI achieves AAA rating from SE Labs for ransomware detection

NetApp's ONTAP ARP with AI earns AAA rating from SE Labs, achieving a 99% recall for ransomware detection and zero false positives in rigorous testing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trend Micro leads in global vulnerability identification for 2023

Trend Micro identified 60% of the world's vulnerabilities in 2023, playing a crucial role in global cybersecurity, according to Omdia study.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

EduTech

Outdated tech obstructing innovation, says NTT DATA report

NTT DATA's 2024 Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Report finds 80% of global firms hindered by outdated tech. ANZ leads with 100% of executives reporting impaired business agility due to legacy systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Business Continuity stories

Ransomware

Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise

Australian companies overestimate their cyber resilience amid rising attacks, with 60% having faced ransomware recently and many willing to pay ransoms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ignition & ExtraHop join forces to boost UK cyber defences

Ignition Technology partners with ExtraHop to boost UK network visibility and security, integrating solutions like CrowdStrike to address growing cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Data Protection

CloudCasa by Catalogic partners with IONOS Cloud for security

CloudCasa by Catalogic teams up with IONOS Cloud to enhance Kubernetes security through advanced data protection, migration, and disaster recovery solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

Network Infrastructure

Systal Technology Solutions chosen by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has chosen Systal Technology Solutions as its network services partner across Europe, covering 300 locations and 6,500 devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

EduTech

UK law firms face cyber security battles, says new report

UK law firms face increasing cyber threats, forced to prioritise business continuity over security, finds e2e-assure's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024

Cloud Services

Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion

Databarracks secures growth finance from Allica Bank to boost expansion; aims to enhance services and potentially acquire more firms, emphasising cyber resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024