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Cybersecurity experts urge enhanced defence strategies
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity experts urge enhanced defence strategies

As Cyber Awareness Month highlights ongoing risks, experts urge businesses to adopt stronger cybersecurity measures and improve employee training to combat evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
VIPRE earns 'Strategic Leader' status in 2024 AV report
Endpoint Protection

VIPRE earns 'Strategic Leader' status in 2024 AV report

VIPRE has been named a 'Strategic Leader' by AV-Comparatives for its endpoint solutions, scoring full marks against various cyberattack scenarios.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Orca Security expands into ANZ with Wavelink partnership
Cloud Security

Orca Security expands into ANZ with Wavelink partnership

Orca Security is expanding into Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Wavelink and relocating co-founder Avi Shua to bolster cloud security solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
Ransomware

RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Zscaler report reveals rise in global ransomware attacks
EduTech

Zscaler report reveals rise in global ransomware attacks

Zscaler's 2024 Ransomware Report reveals an 18% global rise in incidents, with a record $75 million ransom linked to the Dark Angels group.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives
Unified Communications

US indictment reveals Anonymous Sudan's true motives

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two Sudanese brothers linked to hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan, challenging beliefs of state-sponsored cyber attacks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region

Arctic Wolf's 2024 Human Risk Behaviour Report reveals alarming security practices among IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand, with over two-thirds reusing passwords.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
CrowdStrike appoints Louis Tague as ANZ Sales VP
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CrowdStrike appoints Louis Tague as ANZ Sales VP

CrowdStrike has appointed Louis Tague as Vice President of Sales for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth in the cybersecurity market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Expert advice to combat rising ransomware & phishing
Firewalls

Expert advice to combat rising ransomware & phishing

As Cyber Security Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge organisations to bolster defenses against the rising threats of ransomware and phishing attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
Firewalls

WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US
Ransomware

Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US

A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Cequence Security reports impressive 117% revenue growth
Unified Communications

Cequence Security reports impressive 117% revenue growth

Cequence Security has posted a remarkable 117% year-on-year growth in annual recurring revenue, driven by significant client acquisitions and industry recognition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd

A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet
Firewalls

Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet

Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs warns of rising cyber threats ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, targeting voters and electoral processes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

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Trustwave & Dicker Data expand cybersecurity partnership
Ransomware

Trustwave & Dicker Data expand cybersecurity partnership

Trustwave has expanded its partnership with Dicker Data, enhancing Australian resellers' access to a comprehensive range of cybersecurity services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Eurosystem reports 580% revenue boost with Cubbit deal
Storage

Eurosystem reports 580% revenue boost with Cubbit deal

Eurosystem has chosen Cubbit's geo-distributed cloud storage, boosting storage services revenue by 580% and enhancing data resilience across Italy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
Phishing

Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton

Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024