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Veritas upgrades Backup Exec to escalate cyber defence for Australian SMBs
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data protection
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vmware
Veritas Technologies releases upgrades for its Backup Exec solution, offering added cyber-resilience features for small and medium-sized businesses amid a 14% increase in Aussie cybercrime.
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Staying one step ahead: Strategies for cyber resilience
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
Amid rising cyber-attacks, business leaders' confidence is low in retrieving critical data post-incident, highlighting the need for robust cyber resilience strategies.
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Tenable extends CNAPP capabilities for enhanced Kubernetes security
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public cloud
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cnapp
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cybersecurity
Tenable plans to extend its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform capabilities to Kubernetes in a bid to reduce operational risk.
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IWD 2024: Why including more women in the cybersecurity sector is a win-win
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business
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hackers
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at&t
For International Women's Day 2024, this piece explores the significant benefits and growing need to involve more women in the cybersecurity sector.
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Radware reveals surge in cyber attacks in 2024 report
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managed services
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russia
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hackers
Radware's 2024 threat analysis shows a worrying 171% increase in malicious web activity, driven by escalating Layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.
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HackerOne launches AI co-pilot Hai to improve vulnerability response times
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data protection
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ai
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information management
HackerOne unveils AI co-pilot, Hai, reducing businesses' time interpreting vulnerability reports and boosting rectification efficiency by translating technical data into user-friendly information.
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AI's double-edged sword in cybersecurity, says Techopedia report
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ai
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
AI's influence on cybersecurity is double-edged, with rising cybercrime attributed to hackers using AI, yet findings show businesses using AI security solutions have reduced breach costs, a Techopedia report reveals.
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Bugcrowd launches CrowdConnect for bolstered global cybersecurity
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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system integrators
Bugcrowd's CrowdConnect Partner Program offers global partners a multi-solution cybersecurity platform, harnessing collective hacker creativity and improving cybersecurity strategies.
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Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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endpoint protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
In the run-up to Data Privacy Day, Veritas Technologies' Pete Murray underlines the critical need for regulatory safeguards amid growing threats from AI-powered cyber attacks.
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Cyber attacks on financial services sector surge in 2023
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ml
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cyber attacks
Cyber attacks on financial services surge in 2023 with a 137% rise in vendor email compromise attacks, posing serious financial risks.
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2024 cybersecurity shifts to be driven by AI & APIs
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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financial systems
Karl Mattson from Noname Security, predicts geopolitical conflict, AI disruption, and API regulation will shape a seismic 2024 cybersecurity landscape.
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Summer camp tackles Australia's tech skills shortage
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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encryption
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hackers
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westpac
In a bid to bridge Australia's tech worker shortage, 160 students will participate in Grok Academy's summer computer science camp in Sydney and Melbourne.
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AI marked as top cybersecurity challenge for next year
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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apple
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martech
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iot
Cybersecurity challenges for 2024, including AI-driven threats, are spotlighted by Kaspersky, urging heightened vigilance in adopting online security measures.
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UK experienced more than 17 million daily cyber attacks in 2023
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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UK faces around 17 million daily cyber attacks in 2023, with most targeting remote desktop protocol, says Coalition.
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DerScanner introduces Supply Chain Security to protect third-party code elements
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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cios
DerScanner adds Supply Chain Security feature to verify third-party code, combating rising threats amid increasing open-source software cyberattacks.
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Eagers Automotive partners with SentinelOne to boost cybersecurity
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Eagers Automotive, Australia's largest dealership, partners with cybersecurity firm SentinelOne to bolster its cyber defences.
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Surge in counterfeit app risk as cybercrime exploits rising digital consumption
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cybercrime surge sees a 32% rise in counterfeit applications on app stores in 2023, posing a serious threat to user safety.
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Festive season online shopping spurs rise in luxury brand phishing scams
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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passwords
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cios
Cyber threats are on the rise this holiday season, warns Check Point Research, with a 13% increase in malicious files related to online orders and deliveries.
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Tesserent predicts cybersecurity challenges & trends for 2024
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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microsoft
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cybersecurity insurance
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tesserent's cybersecurity experts anticipate AI risks, a growing skills shortage, and regulatory changes by 2024.
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Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit
Sat, 4th Nov 2023
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dark web
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ai security
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australian government
Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.
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Generative AI: A disruptive force at the hands of cyber attackers
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Generative AI tools in the wrong hands are a serious threat, which is why their use must be regulated properly.
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CAST unveils autumn release of software intelligence product
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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cloud services
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public cloud
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hackers
CAST has launched their autumn release of software intelligence product, CAST Highlight, designed to enhance cloud migration and optimisation.
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RSM Australia shares top cybersecurity tips for risk management executives
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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cloud services
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dr
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testing
RSM Australia outlines top 5 cybersecurity tips for risk management execs to enhance business security measures.
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Organisations fail to see benefit of ethical hacking - report
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk intelligence & compliance
52% of security professionals prefer to accept undiscovered vulnerabilities than work with hackers, HackerOne data shows.