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Flashpoint says vulnerability disclosure 'highly volatile'
EduTech

Flashpoint says vulnerability disclosure 'highly volatile'

The vulnerability disclosure landscape is highly volatile, with unreported vulnerabilities and inaccurate scoring, according to Flashpoint.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Manufacturing industry hard hit by ransomware, Akamai finds
Malware

Manufacturing industry hard hit by ransomware, Akamai finds

Akamai Technologies has revealed that nearly 30% of ransomware attacks worldwide launched by Conti targeted the manufacturing industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2022
Bitdefender unveils MSP continuous threat monitoring service
Digital Transformation

Bitdefender unveils MSP continuous threat monitoring service

Bitdefender has launched MDR Foundations, a managed security service for MSPs that provides continuous threat monitoring and response.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CrowdStrike
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CrowdStrike

Scott Jarkoff joins us today to discuss current trends in the cyber threat landscape, and the reporting work CrowdStrike is doing to prevent further cyber harm.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
Forescout Technologies launches free threat hunting service
IoT Security

Forescout Technologies launches free threat hunting service

Forescout Technologies has announced the launch of Forescout Frontline, a new threat hunting service utilising a team of trained cybersecurity analysts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022
The increasing importance of cyber threat intelligence
Unified Communications

The increasing importance of cyber threat intelligence

Globally, the cyber threat level to organisations remains high, and the current situation only serves to highlight this further.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
Individual consumers number one target of cybercriminals
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Individual consumers number one target of cybercriminals

Individual consumers are the number one target of cybercriminals, closely followed by the healthcare vertical, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report
AI Security

Attacks on critical infrastructure continue - Trellix report

Individual consumers are the prime target of cyber criminals, followed by the healthcare sector, according to a report by Trellix's Threat Labs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022
Evolution of ransomware reaches dangerous levels of sophistication
Malware

Evolution of ransomware reaches dangerous levels of sophistication

Ransomware is reaching new levels of sophistication with dangerous results, according to cybersecurity firm SLVA.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 6 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2022
Four critical cyber attack prevention strategies in 2022
Malware

Four critical cyber attack prevention strategies in 2022

The growing threat of cyber adversaries loomed over organisations throughout 2021, and it shows no signs of slowing down as we enter March 2022.

By Tyler Farrar • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022
Legislative compliance requires privileged access management
Privileged Access Management

Legislative compliance requires privileged access management

Australia's Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Act 2021, extends cybersecurity provisions to data, finance, water, energy, and more.

By Joseph Carson • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2022
Check Point recognised for leading threat detection solution
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point recognised for leading threat detection solution

Check Point's Harmony Endpoint has been recognized as a leader in MITRE Engenuity ATT-CK Evaluations for the second year in a row.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
How to prevent ransomware devastation
Malware

How to prevent ransomware devastation

The devastating effects of ransomware have grown over the past two decades from opportunistic to carefully orchestrated attacks.

By George Tsoukas • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Gigamon unveils latest network detection and response solution
Data Analytics

Gigamon unveils latest network detection and response solution

It's the first network detection and response solution on the market to provide 365-day rich network metadata retention.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Finance industry revealed as sector most under threat by cyber attacks
Malware

Finance industry revealed as sector most under threat by cyber attacks

The finance industry has been revealed as the sector most under threat from cyber attacks, according to a new study released by Trellix.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
More elusive and persistent - Kaspersky researchers uncover the third known firmware bootkit
Malware

More elusive and persistent - Kaspersky researchers uncover the third known firmware bootkit

Kaspersky discovers third case of firmware bootkit, MoonBounce, attributed to APT41 with sophisticated attack flow.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Major cryptocurrency losses for SMBs from BlueNoroff threat actor
Crypto

Major cryptocurrency losses for SMBs from BlueNoroff threat actor

Kaspersky experts uncover APT attacks by BlueNoroff, resulting in major cryptocurrency losses for small and medium-sized companies worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
Data security a key concern for trustees as cyber risks increase
Malware

Data security a key concern for trustees as cyber risks increase

Businesses are investing in advanced technology to protect client data as cyber attacks increase during the pandemic, says Equity Trustees.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021