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Cybercriminals use legitimate software for attacks increasing
Ransomware

Cybercriminals use legitimate software for attacks increasing

Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate software tools, with 60% of critical incidents involving such methods between January and August 2024, reports ReliaQuest.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Veeam launches enhanced backup solution for Microsoft 365
Unified Communications

Veeam launches enhanced backup solution for Microsoft 365

Veeam Software debuts Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, enhancing data resilience with comprehensive immutability and new support features for over 21 million users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
New research by OPSWAT & F5 reveals critical cyber concerns
DevOps

New research by OPSWAT & F5 reveals critical cyber concerns

OPSWAT and F5's new research reveals critical cyber concerns, with 83% of companies lacking robust defence-in-depth strategies, leaving them vulnerable to evolving cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly
Ransomware

Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly

Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a 46% rise in cyberattacks, emphasising AI-enhanced scams. New Zealand and the UK are notably affected by financial scams.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Survey reveals 83% of organisations lack robust cyber defences
Distributed Denial of Service

Survey reveals 83% of organisations lack robust cyber defences

A new survey reveals that 83% of organisations lack robust cyber defences, highlighting alarming vulnerabilities amidst rising application security threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Rubrik partners with Cisco to enhance cyber resilience strategies
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rubrik partners with Cisco to enhance cyber resilience strategies

Rubrik has teamed up with Cisco to bolster cyber resilience, integrating with Cisco XDR to help enterprises combat data attacks and ensure business continuity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
BlackBerry & Dicker Data announce new cybersecurity partnership
Cybersecurity

BlackBerry & Dicker Data announce new cybersecurity partnership

BlackBerry teams up with Dicker Data to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, addressing growing regional cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security
Disaster Recovery

BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security

BigID and Cohesity expand their partnership to bolster data security and risk management in backup processes, enhancing visibility and control over sensitive data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks
Encryption

Southeast Asia's financial sector faces major cybersecurity risks

Tenable's new research unveils over 26,500 vulnerable internet-facing assets within Southeast Asia's BFSI sector, highlighting critical cybersecurity gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Cybercriminals target top travel sites during peak season
Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals target top travel sites during peak season

A new report by Cequence reveals cybercriminals are exploiting peak travel seasons, exposing vulnerabilities in all top 10 travel and hospitality websites ahead of Labour Day.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Generative AI sparks new cloud & edge security concerns
Cloud Security

Generative AI sparks new cloud & edge security concerns

SUSE's Securing the Cloud report reveals growing security challenges with 70% of IT leaders facing cloud incidents whilst edge security worsens amid generative AI threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Gartner predicts rise in SaaS backup prioritisation by 2028
Software-as-a-Service

Gartner predicts rise in SaaS backup prioritisation by 2028

Gartner forecasts 75% of enterprises will prioritise SaaS application backup by 2028, a substantial rise from 15% in 2024, driven by recent IT outages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability
Disaster Recovery

Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability

Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure
EduTech

KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure

A new report by KnowBe4 reveals a dramatic rise in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting urgent security measures for sectors like energy and transport.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

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Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface
Firewalls

Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface

As cyber scams become more sophisticated due to AI, Scam Awareness Week urges Australians to secure their digital assets, with over AUD $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone.

By Scott Mann • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm
Unified Communications

Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm

Oldham Council hit by cyberattack, exposing sensitive data; part of a broader wave across Greater Manchester, leaving thousands at risk of phishing scams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Inspiring women in cybersecurity through creativity and inclusivity
EduTech

Inspiring women in cybersecurity through creativity and inclusivity

Immersive cybersecurity experiences and inclusive hiring practices are key to attracting more women into the cyber sector, fostering creativity and diversity.

By Joanne Wong • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024