Data breach stories - Page 2

"It is clear that cybercriminals are getting increasingly creative, anyone can be targeted, and there is still a lot to learn around prevention and recovery."

The newly added features provide real-time monitoring of potential identity security events and threat response efficacy.

Cyber risk levels have improved from "elevated" to "moderate" for the first time, but insiders represent a persistent threat for global organisations.

"When local authorities are racking up hundreds of data breaches in a very short space of time, it is a definite sign that something is amiss."

Targets receive an email from senders claiming to be from a ransomware group, like “Silent Ransom”, or “Lockffit”, addressing them by their full name.

Logpoint’s Business-Critical Security (BCS) solution is now available for SAP SuccessFactors, giving users real-time security and compliance monitoring.

Scott Leach, Asia Pacific and Japan Vice President at Varonis, joins us today to share more about the company’s offering, its data risk assessment results, and how to get in touch.

"Establishing strong data privacy and governance policies is important to reduce data exposure and regulatory risk."

"It is clear that they are facing a multitude of data challenges – multi-generational data sprawl, data fragmentation, leading to an increased attack surface."

KnowBe4’s latest research finds 59% of New Zealand’s IT decision-makers feel the government should be doing more to protect local businesses from cyber attacks.

New research from KnowBe4 has found more Australian employees are being given security training as the country responds to high-profile data breaches.

"The nature of the role, and being accountable for the security and safety of an organisation can be overwhelming."

The poll found that more than 30% of businesses believe that 30% of their budget is being allocated to tools and solutions that are not being used to their full potential.

According to new research from KnowBe4, less than four in ten (37%) Australian IT decision makers say they are concerned about phishing as a risk to their organisation.

Businesses need to keep their prevention and detection technologies top of mind by ensuring that they have the appropriate protective controls in place.

The immediate costs are a trifle when compared to the incalculable, lasting brand, reputation, and business damage that a data security incident causes.

Exabeam has released a new survey finding 46% of all respondents operate more than one cloud or on-premises SIEM platform.

Businesses of all sizes have adopted data loss prevention (DLP) best practices and strategies to minimise risk. However, those with a DLP strategy should understand that it isn’t a surefire way to stop data loss.

Claroty's research team, Team82, has examined the GE Proficy Historian, finding five exploitable vulnerabilities capable of causing damage to the system.

More than 4000 data breaches occurred in 2022 and companies were forced to increase their cybersecurity budget.

Between July and October, Acronis found that the proportion of phishing attacks has risen by 1.3, accounting for 76% of all attacks.

A New-Zealand IT MSP providing services to several government organisations has experienced a cyber-incident that has compromised access to its data and systems.

Reports have revealed that infostealer malware responsible for harvesting corporate data is becoming a growing threat to enterprises and an ideal tool for cybercriminals.

Research from Fastly has found that over three-quarters (78%) of Australian and New Zealand organisations are increasing their cybersecurity spending, but many are still investing poorly.