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The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Virtual Network Computing (VNC) was the most targeted remote desktop tool in the past year, clouds over a new Barracuda data report.
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Govt sector leads in daily high-severity cyber incidents in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Kaspersky's 2023 MDR Analyst Report reveals a daily trend of over two high-severity cybersecurity incidents, with the government sector being the most affected.
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Commvault launches Cloud Cleanroom for cyber attack recovery
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Commvault revolutionises cyber resilience with Cloud Cleanroom Recovery, an innovative overhaul in cleanroom technology that promises cost-saving, frequent testing, and a robust solution against cyber threats.
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Dell expands data protection solutions amid rising cyberattacks
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Dell Technologies bolsters its data protection suite in response to increasing cyberattack incidents, aiming to enhance customer cyber resiliency with upgraded appliances, software and as-a-service offerings.
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Tech experts urge passwordless protection on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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In observance of World Password Day, tech experts, including Jumio's CTO Stuart Wells, stress the urgent need to replace outdated password-based authentication with more reliable, AI-powered biometric alternatives amid rising cyber-attack threats.
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UK financial leaders fear cyber threats to nation's AI goals
Wed, 1st May 2024
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UK financial bosses worry inadequate cybersecurity could hinder nation's hopes of becoming a global AI leader, with only 13% of organisations resilient to cyberattacks, a Microsoft survey found.
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Semperis unveils groundbreaking identity runtime protection platform
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Semperis introduces innovative Identity Runtime Protection (IRP), leveraging 150 years of expertise to advance cybersecurity manoeuvres with improved threat detection and response measures.
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Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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Cloud-native access control solutions provider, Portnox, is launching a private bug-bounty scheme in collaboration with Bugcrowd, incentivising white-hat hackers to identify security vulnerabilities for financial rewards.
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Equifax & Norton team up to bolster Australian Cyber Safety
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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Equifax and Norton unite to fortify identity safety for Australians, integrating Norton’s identity monitoring into Equifax's subscriptions, addressing rising fears of identity theft.
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Barracuda report explores challenges in managing cyber risks
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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Barracuda Networks' new report reveals business struggles in tackling cyber risk, with less than half of respondents confident in their risk management capabilities.
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Third-party risk: A growing threat in today's interconnected world
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
An intricate web of third-party collaborations elevates innovation and efficiency in business but also significantly increases risk factors such as data breaches and financial instability.
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Cayosoft reports 56% revenue leap due to AD recovery solution demand
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Cayosoft reports a 56% surge in annual recurring revenue in 2023, driven by rising need for its AD recovery solution amidst a 172% increase in AD outages since 2021.
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Mandiant unveils latest M-Trends 2024 cybersecurity report
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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The 2024 M-Trends report reveals advancements in global organisations' cyber defences, with hackers’ undetected dwell time falling from 16 to 10 days, marking a decade-low.
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Customers vs banks - Where should the buck stop in preventing finance scams?
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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As cybercrime rates surge, Australia's major banks grapple with responsibility for preventing financial scams, prompting critical discourse on customer versus bank account protection roles.
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Hitachi Vantara unveils advanced hybrid cloud platform
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Hitachi Vantara unveils the ground-breaking Virtual Storage Platform One, designed to revolutionise business data management amid generative AI growth and heightened cybersecurity concerns.
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Armis warns of major cyber-attack risk to 2024 global elections
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Armis predicts nation-states could target the 2024 global elections for a major cyber attack, with many organisations and governments ill-prepared for such threats.
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UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Over half of UK IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to shield businesses and citizens from cyberwarfare threats, according to a study by cybersecurity firm Armis.
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How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Cyberattack case studies from global XDR service provider Barracuda demonstrate the dangers of incomplete digital security.
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Building the cyber defences needed to ward off attacks
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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A surge in cyberattacks prompts Australia to strengthen their digital defence, aiming to utilise education and a 'human factor' to thwart attacks amid rising hacker innovation.
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Absolute Security focuses on cyber resilience in company rebrand
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Absolute Security, previously known as Absolute Software, has rebranded to reflect its dedication to providing advanced cyber resilience solutions amid increasing digital threats.