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Sophos gains top NCSC certification for incident response
Firewalls

Sophos gains top NCSC certification for incident response

Sophos achieves prestigious NCSC's CIR Level 2 status, solidifying its role as a trusted partner against escalating cyber threats like ransomware.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted relationships surged in 2023, with over 20% lasting more than a month, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare
Digital Transformation

Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare

In the wake of the pandemic, healthcare faces staff shortages, cyber threats, and budget constraints, making robust, secure networks essential for top-tier medical care.

By Carmelo Calafiore • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Microsoft addresses 59 CVEs including critical zero-day flaws
Cybersecurity

Microsoft addresses 59 CVEs including critical zero-day flaws

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday addresses 59 CVEs, including one critical and three zero-days, with notable exploits in DWM Core and MSHTML surfaces.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
ANZ businesses face reality check on cyber recovery timelines
Data Protection

ANZ businesses face reality check on cyber recovery timelines

ANZ businesses face a stark reality check, as new research from Commvault reveals a major discrepancy between leaders' recovery expectations post-cyberattack and actual timelines.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Zscaler & Google unite for enhanced zero-trust security
Data Protection

Zscaler & Google unite for enhanced zero-trust security

Zscaler and Google team up to integrate Zscaler Private Access with Chrome Enterprise, setting new standards in zero-trust cybersecurity for private apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act
Breach Prevention

UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act

UK cybersecurity leaders are downplaying risks amid boardroom pressure, with many believing a £145k financial loss is needed to spur executive action.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities
Phishing

Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities

Cyberattacks threaten the public sector's stability and security, Trustwave's new report reveals, urging robust cyber defence to protect critical systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Portnox names Joseph Rodriguez as new chief revenue officer
Cybersecurity

Portnox names Joseph Rodriguez as new chief revenue officer

Portnox appoints Joseph Rodriguez as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales efforts and drive revenue growth, focusing on North America and EMEA.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams
Malware

Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams

Avast's Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Progress partners with Veeam for cyber defence solution
Virtualisation

Progress partners with Veeam for cyber defence solution

Progress and Veeam Software ally to launch an advanced cyber defence solution, enhancing security of vital customer data, amid a soaring worldwide cyber threat scenario.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Flexxon launches X-PHY Server Defender for hardware cybersecurity
Application Performance Monitoring

Flexxon launches X-PHY Server Defender for hardware cybersecurity

Flexxon debuts X-PHY Server Defender, a pioneering standalone hardware cybersecurity system, promising real-time monitoring, instant data restoration, and breach recovery at RSA Conference 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Rapid7 unveils patented ransomware prevention technology
Ransomware

Rapid7 unveils patented ransomware prevention technology

Rapid7 unveils a patented ransomware prevention technology, offering a comprehensive, multi-layered approach designed to anticipate, detect, and respond swiftly to advanced cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
ManageEngine integrates Log 360 with Constella for dark web monitoring
Security Information and Event Management

ManageEngine integrates Log 360 with Constella for dark web monitoring

ManageEngine integrates Log360 with Constella Intelligence to facilitate 24/7 dark web monitoring and provide a first line of protection against supply chain risks, as per an announcement at the RSA Conference.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
OpenText releases cyDNA for superior insight into cybersecurity threats
DevOps

OpenText releases cyDNA for superior insight into cybersecurity threats

OpenText's new cybersecurity tool offers insights into cyber threats facing organisations, in response to ASIO's warning about rising cyber sabotage incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances
Security Information and Event Management

Australia's cybersecurity under threat despite GenAI advances

Australia's leadership in generative AI adoption contrasts with its cybersecurity woes, with nation-state attacks leading to a precarious digital stance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber attacks stories

New Zealand's NCSC briefs IPAC on potential cyber attacks
Government Communications Security Bureau

New Zealand's NCSC briefs IPAC on potential cyber attacks

New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre is conducting a review into reported attacks on Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024