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Tenable finds only 3% of vulnerabilities pose significant risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Tenable finds only 3% of vulnerabilities pose significant risks

New research from Tenable finds that just 3% of vulnerabilities pose significant cybersecurity risks, urging firms to sharpen focus on key threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
DoubleVerify's new APAC guide to boost advertising ROI
Marketing Technologies

DoubleVerify's new APAC guide to boost advertising ROI

DoubleVerify's guide offers APAC marketers enhanced tools for digital advertising ROI by focusing on media quality metrics, addressing gaps found in a recent WARC report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Akamai recognised as leader in Forrester Wave Q3 2024 report
Cybersecurity

Akamai recognised as leader in Forrester Wave Q3 2024 report

Akamai Technologies has been named a Leader in the Q3 2024 Forrester Wave report on Microsegmentation Solutions, excelling in key security functionalities.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
SolarWinds named a leader in 2024 GigaOm Radar Reports
Platform-as-a-Service

SolarWinds named a leader in 2024 GigaOm Radar Reports

SolarWinds named a Leader in GigaOm's 2024 Radar Reports for Network and Cloud Observability, praised for full-stack visibility and scalability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
AI threatens AUD $519 million in music creators' revenues by 2028
Digital Entertainment

AI threatens AUD $519 million in music creators' revenues by 2028

A new APRA AMCOS report reveals AI could jeopardise 23% of music creators' revenues in Aus and NZ by 2028, risking AUD $519 million, and urges regulatory action.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records

Ransomware attacks surged by 58% in July, with 60 publicly disclosed incidents, marking a record-breaking month for cybercrime, according to Blackfog.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2024
FBI's Qakbot takedown reshapes 2024 malware loader landscape
Malware

FBI's Qakbot takedown reshapes 2024 malware loader landscape

The dismantling of Qakbot malware by the FBI has reshaped the malware loader landscape, with SocGholish now leading and security tactics evolving rapidly.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities
Ransomware

Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities

A new Cohesity survey reveals a stark reality: 67% of firms suffered ransomware attacks in 2024 despite 78% having confidence in their cyber resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Commvault named leader in GigaOm 2024 cloud data report
Data Protection

Commvault named leader in GigaOm 2024 cloud data report

Commvault has been named a Leader in the 2024 GigaOm Sonar Report for Cloud-Native Data Protection, earning top marks across 10 key characteristics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
MNOs vs MVNOs in IoT connectivity: report reveals trends
Verizon

MNOs vs MVNOs in IoT connectivity: report reveals trends

IoT Analytics' new report reveals 3.6 billion active cellular IoT connections in 2023, with MVNOs outpacing MNOs in cost-effectiveness for 4G connectivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Report: outdated firmware plagues OT & IoT routers globally
Internet of Things

Report: outdated firmware plagues OT & IoT routers globally

A new report reveals outdated firmware in Operational Technology and Internet of Things routers is exposing millions to significant cyber vulnerabilities globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
HR emails top phishing tactics in KnowBe4's Q2 2024 report
Phishing

HR emails top phishing tactics in KnowBe4's Q2 2024 report

KnowBe4's Q2 2024 phishing report reveals HR-related emails are top-clicked, with QR code scams rising, emphasising urgent need for security awareness training.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
ExtraHop report shows rising ransomware costs for organisations
Ransomware

ExtraHop report shows rising ransomware costs for organisations

A new ExtraHop report reveals that organisations face an alarming rise in ransomware incidents, averaging nearly eight attacks yearly with ransom payouts nearing USD $2.5 million.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
AI transforming DevOps: Tricentis 2024 report reveals impact
DevOps

AI transforming DevOps: Tricentis 2024 report reveals impact

Tricentis' 2024 report highlights how AI is revolutionising DevOps, with 60% of practitioners prioritising AI in testing. Despite benefits, skills and regulation remain barriers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Report reveals how cyber attacks target organisations depending on size
Firewalls

Report reveals how cyber attacks target organisations depending on size

A new report from Barracuda reveals stark differences in cyber attack tactics, with larger firms facing 42% of lateral phishing threats compared to just 2% for smaller businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies

Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

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Generative AI boosts project management efficiency, says PMI
Unified Communications

Generative AI boosts project management efficiency, says PMI

A PMI report reveals early adopters of Generative AI in project management are seeing major gains in productivity and problem-solving, outpacing peers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024