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Report highlights surge in cyberattacks on operational technology
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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A Fortinet report reveals a surge in cyberattacks on OT systems, with 73% of organisations hit, up from 49%. This rise emphasises the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Global survey reveals growing inadequacies in cyber threat response
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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malware
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A global survey by Gigamon reveals a 20% rise in undetected cyber breaches, with only 25% of organisations able to respond in real time. Australia fares worse, with 42% of breaches detected through dark web leaks.
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Dragos report shows rising OT cybersecurity threat in Australia
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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hacktivists
Dragos' 2023 Australian OT Cybersecurity review reveals rising threats, with 13 local ransomware incidents and critical infrastructure at risk. Turner urges stronger measures.
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Barracuda Networks report shows rise in email cyber threats
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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email security
Barracuda Networks’ Email Threats and Trends, Vol. 1 report reveals an alarming rise in sophisticated email-based cyber threats, driven by advancing AI, with BEC attacks now comprising over 10% of all social engineering threats.
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CrowdStrike sets speed record in MITRE's cybersecurity test
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike's Falcon Complete set a new cybersecurity benchmark by detecting a sophisticated eCrime attack within four minutes during MITRE's evaluation.
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CrowdStrike & HPE partner to secure AI innovations
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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hybrid cloud
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ai security
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CrowdStrike partners with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to bolster AI security, integrating Falcon with GreenLake and OpsRamp AIOps to protect AI innovations.
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AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Cyber-attacks on Australian firms have surged, with AI-driven threats pushing data breach costs to AUD $4.03 million. Cloud services and enhanced AI defences are key.
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Cequence & Singularity Tech forge API security partnership
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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Cequence partners with Singularity Tech to enhance API security in Australia and New Zealand, tackling API sprawl and compliance challenges in regulated sectors.
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IRONSCALES launches GPT-powered phishing simulation tool
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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email security
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IRONSCALES has launched its GPT-powered Phishing Simulation Testing tool to enhance employee cybersecurity training.
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Panaseer predicts SEC reports could see up to 2600 NIST mentions
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Panaseer forecasts that SEC reports may see up to 2,600 mentions of NIST in 2024, a significant increase driven by new SEC rules enforcing detailed cybersecurity disclosures.
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Women in Digital add cybersecurity award to 2024 line-up
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Women in Digital Awards unveil a new category to honour female leaders in cybersecurity, aiming to spotlight women in the predominantly male sector. Nominations open.
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Zyxel Networks' firewall solutions win top PUR survey accolade
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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financial systems
Zyxel Networks' firewall solutions have topped the latest Professional User Ratings survey by techconsult, winning Champion status for superior security, user-friendliness, and reliability among SMBs.
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Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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data protection
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Recent data breaches at the BBC Pension Scheme and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting cybersecurity experts to issue warnings about the potential misuse of stolen information.
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Arctic Wolf honours top partners at Sydney's Partner Jam event
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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nz
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government
Arctic Wolf celebrated its A/NZ 2024 Partner of the Year Awards at Sydney’s Partner Jam, highlighting a 156% rise in regional partners since 2022.
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How Generative AI can be turbocharged with knowledge graphs
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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Generative AI's power is amplified by knowledge graphs, making tools like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini smarter, reducing errors, and combating biases, thus revolutionising industries.
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Protecting data centres against emerging cybersecurity threats
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Data centres face rising, sophisticated cyber threats linked to geopolitical strife and financial motives. AI and partnerships are key to their defence.
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The challenges in maintaining effective cybersecurity
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud security
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Faced with a rapid rise in ransomware and zero-day exploits, 2024 is set to be a landmark year for cybersecurity challenges, demanding robust and proactive IT defences.
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Reactions to Ticketmaster data breach exposing 500 million users’ data
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Ticketmaster confirms a massive data breach affecting over 500 million customers, with personal information reportedly sold on the dark web. Experts call for urgent cybersecurity measures.
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Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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mentorship
On International Women in Engineering Day, industry leaders stress the need for diversity and upskilling, advocating for women’s pivotal role in tech innovation.
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Red Piranha wins top XDR award at Global InfoSec Awards
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Red Piranha's Crystal Eye XDR wins top honour at the Global InfoSec Awards at RSA Conference, hailed for its innovative cybersecurity solution against rising cyber threats.