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ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals
Malware

ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals

A KnowBe4 report reveals that over a third of ANZ employees are likely to fall for phishing scams, surpassing rates in North America and South America.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI
Ransomware

Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI

The rise of GenAI in business innovation, via tools like Microsoft Copilot, comes with an alarming spike in AI-powered cyberattacks, pushing security to its limits.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance
Firewalls

Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance

Nearly all companies with cyber insurance have bolstered cybersecurity to meet policy terms, yet recovery costs from attacks, averaging USD $2.73 million, outstrip coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
Malware

Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape

The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.

By Mina Mousa • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance
Firewalls

Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance

Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Malware

BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024

BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report
Commvault

Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report

A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Malware

BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report

BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
How the midmarket can maximise the success of their AI efforts
Digital Transformation

How the midmarket can maximise the success of their AI efforts

Midmarket firms can maximise AI success by adopting strategic approaches, mitigating risks, and leveraging expert partnerships to ensure effective and secure implementation.

By Grant Wild • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Elastic discovers new attack vector in Microsoft Management Console
Malware

Elastic discovers new attack vector in Microsoft Management Console

Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GrimResource, a new attack technique exploiting the Microsoft Management Console, allowing full code execution with minimal security alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Kaspersky launches new course on Windows digital forensics
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky launches new course on Windows digital forensics

Kaspersky introduces a Windows digital forensics course to empower InfoSec professionals with essential skills in detecting and analysing digital evidence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Logpoint appoints Hemmingsen as SVP of people & culture
Security Information and Event Management

Logpoint appoints Hemmingsen as SVP of people & culture

Logpoint appoints Gitte Hemmingsen as SVP of People and Culture, aiming to boost workforce engagement and attract top cybersecurity talent under new CEO Mikkel Drucker.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

Australian MSPs to boost cybersecurity investment in 2024
Firewalls

Australian MSPs to boost cybersecurity investment in 2024

A survey by WatchGuard Technologies reveals that 69% of Australian MSPs are set to increase cybersecurity investment in 2024, focusing on firewalls and AI opportunities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
UK cyber-attack exposes MoD vulnerabilities, China speculated
Data Protection

UK cyber-attack exposes MoD vulnerabilities, China speculated

A cyber-attack on the UK Ministry of Defence has sparked speculation about its source, with experts suggesting rival state involvement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
UK IT leaders express dissatisfaction with cyber insurance options
Leadership

UK IT leaders express dissatisfaction with cyber insurance options

A Coalition study reveals 87.6% of UK's mid-sized business IT leaders have faced cyber-attacks, voicing concerns about current insurance offerings' efficacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
The new way international politics could affect your life: cyber attacks
Unified Communications

The new way international politics could affect your life: cyber attacks

As global tensions rise, state-sponsored cyber attacks on critical infrastructure could disrupt daily life, from power cuts to stolen personal data.

By Ian Thornton-Trump • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Experts stress urgent need for AI safety amid rising cyber threats
Large Language Models

Experts stress urgent need for AI safety amid rising cyber threats

Experts warn of escalating cyber threats from AI, urging immediate action for AI safety as the UK launches the Inspect platform to ensure secure AI innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare
Ransomware

Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare

As cyber attacks surge, doctors warn clinics to protect operations, with some even considering a return to paper records.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024