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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
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WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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Microsoft warns of AI-driven cyber threats & ransomware rise
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Microsoft's Digital Defense Report highlights a rise in cyber threats, naming Australia as the sixth most targeted nation with a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware.
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Okta enhances security features to tackle identity threats
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Okta has unveiled new features for its Workforce Identity Cloud to tackle security challenges like identity breaches and MFA overload in enterprises.
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Okta & Zscaler boost zero trust security with new tools
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Okta and Zscaler have unveiled four new integrations to bolster zero trust security, enhancing access management and user experience for clients.
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Okta unveils new identity solution for GenAI applications
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Okta has launched its Customer Identity Cloud product, Auth for GenAI, to enhance identity security in rapidly evolving Generative AI applications.
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Cequence Security reports impressive 117% revenue growth
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Cequence Security has posted a remarkable 117% year-on-year growth in annual recurring revenue, driven by significant client acquisitions and industry recognition.
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AI seen boosting hacking value by 71%, says Bugcrowd
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A new Bugcrowd report reveals 71% of hackers believe AI has boosted hacking's value, with 77% now using generative AI tools.
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OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks
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OpenText's 2024 Global Ransomware Survey reveals a surge in cyberattacks, with 62% of companies facing supply chain ransomware and high ransom payments.
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Exclusive: SquareX Chief Architect on cybersecurity innovation
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SquareX's Chief Architect, Jeswin Mathai, discusses the firm's innovative browser security solutions tackling escalating cyber threats in an exclusive interview.
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Exclusive: Australians express rising concern over AI in Cohesity survey
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A new survey by Cohesity reveals that 93% of Australians are increasingly concerned about how AI affects data security, far surpassing worries in the US and UK.
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Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness
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A new survey reveals a worrying disconnect in Australia and New Zealand between awareness and readiness for post-quantum cryptography, despite rising concerns.
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Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet
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Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs warns of rising cyber threats ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, targeting voters and electoral processes.
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Cequence Security appoints Randolph Barr as new CISO
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Cequence Security has appointed Randolph Barr as Chief Information Security Officer to bolster its API security strategy and enhance customer confidence.
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Industry leaders on what businesses, policymakers and technologists should be reflecting on this AI Month
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As AI Month begins, industry leaders urge businesses and policymakers to reflect on the responsible use and vast potential of AI across diverse sectors.
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WatchGuard reveals new malware trends in Q2 2024 report
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WatchGuard's Q2 2024 Internet Security Report reveals new malware threats dominating the landscape, with 74% targeting Chromium-based browsers.
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Bitdefender launches AI platform to tackle online scams
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Bitdefender has launched 'Scam Copilot', an AI platform designed to combat online scams, amid concerns over AUD $2.7 billion lost to fraud in Australia.
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CIOs prioritise network security over AI, report reveals
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A new report from Extreme Networks reveals CIOs are prioritising network security over AI, with 34% citing it as their top IT concern for 2024.
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HID integrates with Microsoft for card-based MFA access
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HID has unveiled an integration with Microsoft Entra ID, enabling physical access cards as a multi-factor authentication method for services like Microsoft 365.
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Developer upskilling crucial for Secure-by-Design success
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Secure Code Warrior's new study reveals that under 4% of developers are engaged in Secure-by-Design upskilling, despite critical sectors showing strong security postures.
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CISOs prioritise visibility into data-in-motion security
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A survey reveals that Global CISOs are prioritising visibility into data-in-motion amidst rising cyber threats and a projected USD $215 billion spend in 2024.