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Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar
Malware

Vale 2021, hello 2022: on the brink of full-out cyberwar

2022 could be the year of a full-out cyberwar, with governments gearing up to strike back against cybercriminals.

By Joseph Carson • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend
Distributed Denial of Service

Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend

Record number of cyberattacks hit companies during Black Friday weekend, with DDoS attacks flooding the internet, says IT security provider Link11.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Rubrik announces extended ransomware protection for Amazon S3 Object Lock
Malware

Rubrik announces extended ransomware protection for Amazon S3 Object Lock

Zero trust data security firm Rubrik has announced extended protection against ransomware with support for Amazon Simple Storage Service Object Lock.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Samsung outlines cybersecurity strategy for devices
Mobile Device Management

Samsung outlines cybersecurity strategy for devices

Samsung is tackling the rise in cyberattacks on smartphones with its Samsung Knox cybersecurity solution, providing end-to-end protection for users' devices.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks
Network Infrastructure

ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks

ESET Research has analysed 17 malicious frameworks used to attack air-gapped networks, revealing 15 years of nation-state efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
The problem with near-misses in cybersecurity
Malware

The problem with near-misses in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity breaches in infrastructure organizations carry high potential for chaos. Proactive protection is crucial.

By Andrew Wilson • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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

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