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Hyperconnectivity market represents billion-dollar opportunities, analysts find
Hyperconnectivity

Hyperconnectivity market represents billion-dollar opportunities, analysts find

Hyperconnectivity market offers billion-dollar opportunities, says Frost - Sullivan analysis. Device-to-person ratio to exceed 20 to 1 by 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021
Sandbox evasion malware used for cyber espionage, new study shows
Malware

Sandbox evasion malware used for cyber espionage, new study shows

The company's findings show that 25% of that malware was active in 2019-2020, and that at least 23 APT groups around the world have used them in attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
Connected car technology vulnerable to cyber attacks - Trend Mirco
Distributed Denial of Service

Connected car technology vulnerable to cyber attacks - Trend Mirco

Connected car technology is vulnerable to cyber attacks, says cybersecurity firm Trend Micro in a new report. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021
Increase in emergence of new cloud watering hole attacks
Virtualisation

Increase in emergence of new cloud watering hole attacks

There is an increased adoption of managed infrastructure services and emergence of new cloud watering hole attacks, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2021
Cyber-pandemic: The most notable cyber attacks of 2020
Distributed Denial of Service

Cyber-pandemic: The most notable cyber attacks of 2020

2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic saw employees move to remote working, keeping IT professionals on high alert for cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2021
Creating a strong culture of security within organisations
Firewalls

Creating a strong culture of security within organisations

The human element is often overlooked in cybersecurity. Training, collaboration, and policies are key to creating a strong cybersecurity culture.

By Corne Mare • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Organisations investing significant time modifying web application firewalls
Distributed Denial of Service

Organisations investing significant time modifying web application firewalls

85% of organisations spend significant time modifying web application firewalls to combat cybersecurity threats, says Neustar.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021
Imperva updates WAAP and Data Security offerings with emphasis on simplicity
Distributed Denial of Service

Imperva updates WAAP and Data Security offerings with emphasis on simplicity

Imperva has enhanced its Web Application and API Protection products to help businesses tackle complex cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
Extortion, ransom-related DDoS attacks surged in 2020
Distributed Denial of Service

Extortion, ransom-related DDoS attacks surged in 2020

There was a 154% increase in the number of cyber attacks between 2019 and 2020, with growth in ransom-related DDoS.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
More than 80% of APAC organisations suffered a cyber attack in 2020 - study
Cybersecurity

More than 80% of APAC organisations suffered a cyber attack in 2020 - study

One fifth of organisations across the Asia Pacific were hit by at least seven cyber attacks in the past 12 months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2021
Ensign and Cybereason expand security offerings with partnership
Endpoint Protection

Ensign and Cybereason expand security offerings with partnership

Ensign InfoSecurity and Cybereason team up to expand cybersecurity solutions and services, allowing customers to access the Cybereason Defense Platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study
Virtual Private Networks

Cybersecurity strategies must involve every part of the organisation - study

In the past year, a third of the breaches incorporated social engineering techniques and the cost of a breach caused by a human error averaged to $3.33 million.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2021
Cyberattacks on healthcare organisations 'out of control' - Check Point
Distributed Denial of Service

Cyberattacks on healthcare organisations 'out of control' - Check Point

Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have increased by 45% in the last two months, making healthcare the most targeted industry, according to Check Point.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jan 2021
Palo Alto Networks advances attack surface management with Expanse
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks advances attack surface management with Expanse

Palo Alto Networks to acquire attack surface management company, Expanse, for $670 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Dec 2020
Sophos unveils new open AI developments to sharpen defenses against cyberattacks
Firewalls

Sophos unveils new open AI developments to sharpen defenses against cyberattacks

Sophos has unveiled four new open Artificial Intelligence developments to enhance the industry's defenses against cyberattacks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2020
DNS threats expected to explode over the holiday period, report finds
Distributed Denial of Service

DNS threats expected to explode over the holiday period, report finds

Experts warn of heightened DNS attack risks during holiday shopping peak, urge firms to bolster cyber defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020
Cyber-espionage growing problem for APAC region, report finds
Data Loss Prevention

Cyber-espionage growing problem for APAC region, report finds

Asia-Pacific public sector at highest risk for cyber-espionage attacks, says new Verizon Cyber-Espionage Report. APAC also hit hardest worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020

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Vectra and Baidam to offer cybersecurity scholarships for Indigenous peoples
EduTech

Vectra and Baidam to offer cybersecurity scholarships for Indigenous peoples

The companies are partnering to provide First Nations' peoples with scholarships, a full education and technical skills.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2020