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Asian Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence

Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity evolution: harnessing GenAI for defence & growth

EY's latest report reveals the role of Generative AI in combating cyber threats, projecting it will be involved in 17% of attacks by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Software-as-a-Service

Commvault launches cyber resilience platform on AWS

Commvault has launched its Cloud cyber resilience platform on AWS, introducing features aimed at strengthening data protection for customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Storage

Commvault & Pure Storage unveil cyber readiness solution

Commvault and Pure Storage have launched a joint cyber readiness solution to help financial institutions meet the EU's DORA regulations by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Multi-factor authentication

Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, experts stress the urgency of adopting robust cyber defence strategies amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Ransomware

New app launched to secure Exchange servers for free

Easy365Manager Freemium launches to safeguard small businesses from critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange servers, supporting up to 25 users at no cost.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

Navigating enterprise-wide deployment of generative AI in banking

Generative AI is revolutionising banking in Australia and New Zealand, with 79% of banks progressing beyond initial adoption stages to enhance operations.

By Indranil Mukherjee • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024

Ransomware

Australian firms lost over USD $1m in CPS cyber attacks

New research by Claroty reveals that cyber attacks on cyber-physical systems in Australia cost organisations over USD $1 million, urging security investment.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups

The OpenText 2024 report reveals rising collaboration between nation-states and cybercrime groups, posing a serious threat to global supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Firewalls

Six common causes of major software outages

Understanding the top six causes of software outages, from bugs to spikes in demand, is key for organisations to enhance service reliability.

By Andrew Foot • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Cybersecurity insurance

Vectra AI unveils new clarity programme to boost MSSP services

Vectra AI launches the Vectra AI Clarity Program for MSSPs to meet rising demands for advanced XDR solutions, offering flexibility and customised cybersecurity services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

Data Protection

MSPs boost Microsoft 365 backups amid rising ransomware threats

MSPs rush to bolster Microsoft 365 backups amid surging ransomware threats, as N-able reveals a 46% rise in protected users and a 56% spike in disaster recovery events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

Identity and Access Management

Portnox enhances security with Microsoft EAM integration

Portnox expands its Conditional Access for Applications to support Microsoft's External Authentication Methods, enhancing security for enterprises using Microsoft Entra ID.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024

Firewalls

Sophos named leader in IDC MarketScape 2024 for MDR services

Sophos named as a leader in IDC MarketScape's European and global MDR services, reinforcing its commitment to protecting SMBs worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Virtualisation

Rubrik expands cyber recovery to support Nutanix AHV

Rubrik has expanded its Cyber Recovery capabilities to support Nutanix AHV, enhancing security and incident response for virtualised infrastructures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024

Marketing Technologies

Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey

Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lack of funding & staff weakens Europe's cybersecurity teams

ISACA's survey shows European cybersecurity teams are underfunded and understaffed, with 52% citing inadequate budgets, 61% lacking staff.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024

Security Information and Event Management

Logpoint acquires Muninn to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity

Logpoint has acquired Muninn to bolster its cybersecurity suite, integrating AI-driven NDR capabilities into its SIEM platform to enhance threat detection and response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024