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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
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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.
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Trend Micro leads in global vulnerability identification for 2023
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Trend Micro identified 60% of the world's vulnerabilities in 2023, playing a crucial role in global cybersecurity, according to Omdia study.
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Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare
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As cyber attacks surge, doctors warn clinics to protect operations, with some even considering a return to paper records.
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Cyber threats surge during Australia's EOFY tax season
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As Australia's EOFY approaches, businesses and individuals rush to complete tax tasks, opening the door for heightened cyber threats.
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Dataglobal & SoSafe partner to enhance email security
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dataglobal and SoSafe partner to enhance email security; their combined expertise aims to counter the rising threat of social engineering.
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Sir Robert McAlpine named cyber resilience ambassador
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Construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group.
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AttackIQ and Trium Cyber partner to grow security solutions
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AttackIQ has partnered with Trium Cyber to provide policyholders with AttackIQ Flex, aiming to boost cybersecurity maturity and mitigate risks.
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Businesses to increase cloud use by 85% in next five years
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Kaspersky and ISG reveal 85% of organisations plan to expand cloud use in five years, prompting Kaspersky to launch a cloud workload security ecosystem.
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Cybersecurity, AI, IoT top enterprise tech priorities for 2024-2025
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New IoT Analytics research identifies top tech priorities for 2024-2025, spotlighting cybersecurity, process automation, and IT software, with AI rising to fourth place.
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Inside the day-to-day challenges of Splunk's CISO Jason Lee
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Splunk's CISO Jason Lee has discussed the dynamic nature of his role, the importance of using Splunk’s own products, and tackling cybersecurity threats.
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NZ Government urged to lead in tackling cyber challenges
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Splunk’s VP is urging the New Zealand Government to establish consistent standards and centralised investment to avoid evolving cyber threats.
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Study reveals 45% of passwords crackable within a minute
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A Kaspersky study reveals over 87 million online passwords can be guessed within one minute, exposing a severe vulnerability.
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Managing digital risks: essential practices for modern businesses
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As organisations increasingly depend on digital technologies, Digital Risk Management has become crucial, according to a new report.
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Experts urge tech firms to prioritise secure-by-design principles
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With tech giants grappling with data breaches and security flaws, experts stress the urgent need for multifactor authentication and stronger identity security to protect against rising cyber threats.
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Global survey reveals growing inadequacies in cyber threat response
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A global survey by Gigamon reveals a 20% rise in undetected cyber breaches, with only 25% of organisations able to respond in real time. Australia fares worse, with 42% of breaches detected through dark web leaks.
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Barracuda Networks report shows rise in email cyber threats
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Barracuda Networks’ Email Threats and Trends, Vol. 1 report reveals an alarming rise in sophisticated email-based cyber threats, driven by advancing AI, with BEC attacks now comprising over 10% of all social engineering threats.
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AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost
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Cyber-attacks on Australian firms have surged, with AI-driven threats pushing data breach costs to AUD $4.03 million. Cloud services and enhanced AI defences are key.
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Splunk to host Digital Resilience Summit in Auckland on 18th July
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Splunk's Digital Resilience Summit in Auckland on 18 July will cover AI's impact on security and share local leaders' insights on enterprise resilience.
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The challenges in maintaining effective cybersecurity
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Faced with a rapid rise in ransomware and zero-day exploits, 2024 is set to be a landmark year for cybersecurity challenges, demanding robust and proactive IT defences.
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Red Piranha wins top XDR award at Global InfoSec Awards
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Red Piranha's Crystal Eye XDR wins top honour at the Global InfoSec Awards at RSA Conference, hailed for its innovative cybersecurity solution against rising cyber threats.