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Explainability: the foundation of trust in data
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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In 2022, data is one of the most valuable assets Australian organisations possess. Long-term success and durability for businesses rest upon it.
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DigiCert announces acquisition of IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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DigiCert has acquired IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana to enhance its presence in the fast-growing IoT market. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Ping Identity onboards Sydney-based Ascention as latest AU MSP
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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The appointment as VAR and MSP will enable Ascention to resell Ping Identity's services and solutions as part of its own data management solution.
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CrowdStrike expands Zero Trust support to macOS and Linux
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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CrowdStrike has expanded its Zero Trust support to macOS and Linux to further help with cross-platform protection and expansion of partnerships.
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More than half of organisations face gaps in their zero-trust implementations
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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More than half of organizations struggle to implement zero-trust strategies, according to a report by Fortinet.
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YouTube Shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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Scammers are stealing TikTok videos and reposting them on YouTube Shorts to gain views and subscribers, according to new research from Tenable.
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Kaseya sees continued growth following a standout 2021
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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Kaseya grows by 25% in 2021, driven by strategic acquisitions and focus on helping MSPs expand their businesses.
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Netcetera partners with EML Payments Ltd. to enhance secure payment solutions
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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EML Payments partners with Netcetera to implement a state-of-the-art payment solution, adding to their portfolio of technology for safer transactions.
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Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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2022 cyber security trends include a decrease in targeted ransomware attacks, advanced scams, more data breaches, and attacks on cryptocurrency/NFT industries.
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Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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Global privacy company Kaspersky has highlighted some of the most significant cyber threats New Zealand consumers and businesses should be prepared for in 2022.
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Smart device security the focus of newly funded research
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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Research out of the University of Southern Queensland in Australia has been funded to help make smart devices and connected technology safer.
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Trickbot takes top malware spot in Australia, Emotet returns
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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Trickbot and Emotet have topped the list of the most prevalent malware in Australia, according to new analysis from Check Point Research.
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Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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Cybersecurity company Cloudflare Radar releases its 2021 year in review, showing increased internet traffic and cyberattacks in Australia and globally.
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Thycotic named Gartner Peer Insights customers’ choice for Privileged Access Management
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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ThycoticCentrify has been named a Customers Choice in the December 2021 Gartner Peer Insights report for privileged access management.
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WordPress vulnerabilities more than doubled in 2021
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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WordPress vulnerabilities have more than doubled in 2021, with 77% of them being exploitable, according to Risk Based Security.
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Palo Alto Networks joins Microsoft 365 Networking Partner Program
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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The move will allow the company to provide direct and efficient connectivity for Microsoft 365 users through the Prisma Access service.
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ThycoticCentrify adds new security controls and automation to Secret Server
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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ThycoticCentrify enhances its PAM solution, Secret Server, with new security controls and automation to protect against data breaches.
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CyberRes launches Galaxy, brings cyber threat intelligence to security execs
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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Micro Focus' CyberRes has launched Galaxy, an immersive cyber threat experience to provide actionable intelligence for security executives.
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E-signature software use in small to medium businesses on the rise
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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According to new research, global e-signature software usage in small to medium businesses (SMEs) is set to grow by 30% over the next five years.
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New RCE bug is making APAC businesses vulnerable to Log Injection attacks
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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A new remote code execution bug could be making businesses in Asia Pacific vulnerable to Log4Shell log injection attacks.