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Cyberattacks stories - Page 49

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Attackers deploying exploits faster than ever, finds Rapid7
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
Rapid7 Vulnerability Intelligence Report finds attackers developing and deploying exploits faster, with an 87% increase in first-week exploitation since 2020.
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Why cyber insurance is important for heavily regulated SMEs
Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity insurance
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business continuity
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regulation
it has become clear in the last few years that no matter the sophistication of an organisation's defences, cybercriminals could still find a way in.
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FortiGuard Labs reports an increase of 50% in wiper malware
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Ransomware threats remain at peak levels with no evidence of slowing down globally with new variants enabled by Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).
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Cloud services market set to surpass US$4.4 trillion by 2033
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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cloud services
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smb
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cloud adoption
The cloud services market will surpass US$4.4 trillion by 2033, as growing demand for cloud-based solutions among SMEs drive the adoption of cloud services.
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Securing data from cyberattacks and data breaches
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
The immediate costs are a trifle when compared to the incalculable, lasting brand, reputation, and business damage that a data security incident causes.
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How change tracking can foster a blameless culture and reduce the impact of IT downtime
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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engineering
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downtime
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workplace culture
Finding a balance between tracking changes and open, honest communication can go a long way in preventing unplanned downtime and keeping engineers happy.
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Former Nutanix VP appointed Okta VP for Asia
Mon, 20th Feb 2023
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storage
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digital transformation
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cx
Okta, the identity provider, has appointed Neville Vincent as its Vice President for Asia, overseeing business operations and leading region's expansion.
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Cybersecurity training vital to bolster business defences
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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it training
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phishing
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email security
Employees need three months of cybersecurity training for companies to reach an acceptable level of security, according to a new Employee Security Index.
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Key Cloud and Security Trends 2023 - Beyond Human Scale
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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aiops
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secops
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cybersecurity
Cloud technologies have improved operational resilience in recent years, and the reliance on these services is only growing.
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Aussie Tech Teams: Leaders Underestimate Cyber Threats
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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financial systems
Mandiant report reveals Australian boards underestimate cyber threats despite high-profile attacks - 69% of professionals say so.
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The five ITDR capabilities that organisations are looking for
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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microsoft
In recent years, we’ve seen organisations openly embrace hybrid cloud environments as they move to more flexible models in the so-called ‘new normal’ era.
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How to prevent dark web criminals profiting from your data
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
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dark web
Dark web trade of stolen login details is booming, putting individuals and companies at serious risk. Action is needed to prevent it.
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Enterprise in APAC to increase IT security budgets
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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it spending
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kaspersky
The increased complexity of IT infrastructure is a main factor driving cyber security spending for companies of all sizes.
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How organisations can manage supply chain cyber risk and increase their resilience
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Supply chain cyber risk is a mounting issue. Many Australian organisations don't understand how third parties increase cyber risk.
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Financial services companies targeted by 28% of all cyber attacks
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Cyber threats directed towards financial services has grown rapidly, driven by digital transformation and regulation such as open banking.
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ThreatSpike unveils new offensive cybersecurity service
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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mssp
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cyber attacks
ThreatSpike provides continuous unlimited testing and scanning of applications and websites to identify vulnerabilities.
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Gartner names Barracuda as Visionary in Magic Quadrant
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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firewalls
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Gartner assessed 17 different vendors in the process, determining the most suitable vendors for cloud firewalls and firewall-as-a-service offerings.
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Mobile operators urged to be more vigilant against cyberattacks
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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cybersecurity
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mobile operators
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cyber attacks
Mobile operators urged to enhance network security following T-Mobile breach, which compromised data of 37 million customers.
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Why you need to make cybersecurity an urgent priority
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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iot
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Geopolitical uncertainty, rapid Internet of Things (IoT) adoption, and accelerated digitalisation will continue to fuel cyberattacks in the years to come.
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Operational resilience: More than disaster recovery
Fri, 27th Jan 2023
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dr
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Organisations must update their disaster recovery plans to include cyber incident response and view it in the context of operational resilience.