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New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats
Encryption

New UK cybersecurity law takes effect amid evolving threats

The UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has now become fully operational, enforcing digital security requirements within the telecommunication sector, amid doubts over its adequacy to address evolving cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Cyber Risk stories

ExtraHop collaborates with CrowdStrike to bolster network security
Firewalls

ExtraHop collaborates with CrowdStrike to bolster network security

ExtraHop and CrowdStrike partner to bolster threat mitigation, integrating ExtraHop's cloud-native network detection with CrowdStrike's AI-native platform.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Claroty reveals flaw in traditional cyber-physical systems defence
Physical Security

Claroty reveals flaw in traditional cyber-physical systems defence

Cyber security firm Claroty exposes a critical flaw in current vulnerability management strategies, revealing a colossal 38% of the riskiest cyber-physical system (CPS) assets go undetected by conventional methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Trend Micro enhances AI security with new Trend Vision One platform features
Data Protection

Trend Micro enhances AI security with new Trend Vision One platform features

In a move to protect organisations utilising AI tools, global cybersecurity firm, Trend Micro, updates its Trend Vision One platform with new AI-powered security features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
ForAllSecure unveils AI-powered SBOM tool Mayhem to target real threats
Application Security

ForAllSecure unveils AI-powered SBOM tool Mayhem to target real threats

ForAllSecure reveals new AI-powered tool, Mayhem, a dynamic software bill of materials tool that proactively battles exploitable application vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
ExtraHop launches suite of AI tools on RevealX platform
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ExtraHop launches suite of AI tools on RevealX platform

ExtraHop has introduced a suite of AI tools to bolster its RevealX platform, aiming to speed up threat detection, automate security operations centre workflows and reduce analyst fatigue.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Rise in cyber risks targeting third-party vulnerabilities
Ransomware

Rise in cyber risks targeting third-party vulnerabilities

New report reveals a worrying concentration of cyber risks in just 15 vendors, underlining the global economy's vulnerability to third-party cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
NetSPI unveils unified platform bolstering proactive cybersecurity
Ransomware

NetSPI unveils unified platform bolstering proactive cybersecurity

NetSPI unveils a unified security platform featuring AI and automation to help businesses tackle exposure risk and security vulnerabilities proactively amid rising ransomware threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Barracuda report explores challenges in managing cyber risks
Firewalls

Barracuda report explores challenges in managing cyber risks

Barracuda Networks' new report reveals business struggles in tackling cyber risk, with less than half of respondents confident in their risk management capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
ANZ senior leaders caution over cybersecurity, global figures differ
Cybersecurity

ANZ senior leaders caution over cybersecurity, global figures differ

New research reveals Australian and New Zealand senior leaders express deep concerns over managing cybersecurity risks and economic uncertainty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
How attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation
Malware

How attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation

New forms of cyber risks emerge as attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation, endangering the integrity of trusted systems and customer interactions.

By Gabriel Moss • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Cloud-native security: Best practices vs. convenience and speed
Cloud Security

Cloud-native security: Best practices vs. convenience and speed

Cloud-native developers prioritise speed and convenience over safety, neglecting best practice and increasing cyber risk, warns Sysdig's annual security report.

By Crystal Morin • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Risk stories

MediSecure breach highlights need for third-party security
Software-as-a-Service

MediSecure breach highlights need for third-party security

A data breach linked to MediSecure highlights the critical need for improved third-party risk management, affecting over a million Australians' data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Australian firms hindered by internal comms in tackling cyber threats
Fintech

Australian firms hindered by internal comms in tackling cyber threats

Poor internal communication and a disconnect between security teams and C-suite executives are leaving Australian businesses vulnerable to cyber threats, a Dynatrace survey reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
ExtraHop report shows Singapore firms vulnerable to ransomware attacks
Ransomware

ExtraHop report shows Singapore firms vulnerable to ransomware attacks

ExtraHop's Global Cyber Confidence Index identifies organisations as underprepared for cyber risk, stating 98% of IT decision-makers admit struggling to tackle ongoing threats despite confidence in managing cyber risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Building the cyber defences needed to ward off attacks
EduTech

Building the cyber defences needed to ward off attacks

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.

By Andrew Rose • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Wavelink gets sole Claroty distributorship for Australia
Ransomware

Wavelink gets sole Claroty distributorship for Australia

Enterprise solutions leader Wavelink broadens its partnership with cyber-physical systems security brand Claroty, obtaining distribution rights across all business segments in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024