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BlueVoyant appoints ex-NSA Chief Rob Joyce to its board
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

BlueVoyant appoints ex-NSA Chief Rob Joyce to its board

BlueVoyant has appointed cybersecurity veteran Rob Joyce as an independent director, bolstering its strategic vision amid growing demand for advanced cyber protection.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats
Firewalls

CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats

CloudSEK's 2024 Threat Landscape Report reveals a staggering 994TB of data exfiltrated, with ransomware demands averaging over USD $2 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025
SquareX reveals critical breach of Cyberhaven extension
Phishing

SquareX reveals critical breach of Cyberhaven extension

SquareX has uncovered a serious security breach affecting Chrome Extension developers, compromising over 400,000 users of Cyberhaven's extension.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Dec 2024
How malicious bots disrupt the holiday travel season
Customer Experience

How malicious bots disrupt the holiday travel season

As Australian airlines brace for the bustling holiday season, they face a rising tide of malicious bots threatening customer trust and revenue.

By Dhanesh Ramachandran • 6 min read • Sat, 28th Dec 2024
Rubrik enhances AWS integration with new cyber features
Data Protection

Rubrik enhances AWS integration with new cyber features

Rubrik has unveiled enhanced capabilities for AWS customers, improving cyber resilience with features like Anomaly Detection and Threat Monitoring.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Experts predict AI-driven cyber threats & defences by 2025
Data Protection

Experts predict AI-driven cyber threats & defences by 2025

Experts from BlueVoyant and KnowBe4 warn that cyber threats will evolve by 2025, urging firms to adopt AI and enhance security awareness.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Bitdefender offers $1m warranty with MDR services
Malware

Bitdefender offers $1m warranty with MDR services

Bitdefender has launched a cybersecurity breach warranty programme, offering up to USD $1 million for businesses using its managed detection and response services.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Tesserent warns AI will fuel cyber threats by 2025
Security Information and Event Management

Tesserent warns AI will fuel cyber threats by 2025

Tesserent predicts a rise in AI-powered social engineering attacks and threats to critical infrastructure as cybersecurity challenges escalate by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
NTT DATA & Palo Alto Networks launch new MXDR service
Firewalls

NTT DATA & Palo Alto Networks launch new MXDR service

NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks have unveiled a new MXDR service, enhancing cybersecurity resilience for enterprises in an era of evolving threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Dark web sees surge in pricey software exploit listings
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Dark web sees surge in pricey software exploit listings

Kaspersky has identified 547 dark web listings for software vulnerability exploits from January 2023 to September 2024, with average prices hitting $100,000.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Rise of Cybersecurity as a Service in the digital age
Ransomware

Rise of Cybersecurity as a Service in the digital age

As cyber threats grow more complex, organisations turn to Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) for scalable, expert-led protection, leveraging cloud-based solutions to fortify defences and ensure compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Mobile banking malware threat surges globally, says Zimperium report
Malware

Mobile banking malware threat surges globally, says Zimperium report

Global mobile banking malware threats significantly rise, with 1,800 banking apps targeted in 2023, says Zimperium report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Camelot Secure welcomes Maxwell Carroll as Chief of Threat Intelligence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Camelot Secure welcomes Maxwell Carroll as Chief of Threat Intelligence

Camelot Secure appoints cybersecurity expert and ex-army veteran, Maxwell Carroll, as Chief of Threat Intelligence, increasing its resilience against mutable cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Is it wise to put all your security solutions in one cyber basket?
Firewalls

Is it wise to put all your security solutions in one cyber basket?

Offering the best-of-the-best cyber security solutions from multiple vendors may seem like a good strategy. But is it the right move for all your customers?.

By Etuate Cocker • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2023
Preventing security professionals from 'quietly quitting' due to alert fatigue
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Preventing security professionals from 'quietly quitting' due to alert fatigue

We must act now and equip security teams with effective solutions that don't add additional pressure but instead provide much-needed support.

By Chris Fisher • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023
FireTail raises $5 million in early-stage financing
Internet of Things

FireTail raises $5 million in early-stage financing

FireTail has closed $5 million in early-stage financing, which included contributions from Paladin Capital Group and high-profile cybersecurity executives.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2023

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Critical infrastructure: Beyond just cyber security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Critical infrastructure: Beyond just cyber security

Australia's critical infrastructure security is a vital part of national competitiveness, requiring compliance with new regulations.

By Rajeevan Kanagasabai • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023