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False sense of security plagues organisations threatened by ransomware
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Two-thirds of security pros see ransomware and terrorism as equal threats, according to Venafi's global survey.
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Forcepoint reveals the top 5 cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2022
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Cyberattacks will become a military weapon, with governments targeting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, according to cybersecurity firm Forcepoint.
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Ransomware will remain the number one security threat - Barracuda
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Barracuda Networks predicts a rise in ransomware attacks and heightened risk for critical infrastructure in its 2022 cybersecurity forecast.
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Cybercriminals hack 93% of company networks - report
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Positive Technologies' new report shows that external attackers can breach 93% of networks and insiders have full control in all cases.
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Increase in holiday bot attacks, new type of Grinch Bot uncovered
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Kasada data reveals increased holiday threats, rising bot attacks, and a new Grinch Bot variant used during hype drop sales.
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4 out of 5 organisations to significantly increase cybersecurity budgets in 2022
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Four in five organizations are increasing cybersecurity budgets for 2022, with half citing the cyber skills gap as a significant challenge.
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The long-tail of COVID-19 and the evolution of ransomware
Tue, 21st Dec 2021
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The long-tail of COVID-19 means security teams are having to deal with user sprawl and device sprawl, causing big headaches in 2022.
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What is network optimisation and why is it so important?
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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Network optimization is crucial for businesses in the digital age, enhancing security, productivity, and customer experience.
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Supply chain infrastructure and network security the focus of new Extreme Networks solution
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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Extreme Networks Inc. has announced a new technology solution designed to protect critical network infrastructure.
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The Great Resignation will drive cyber attacks in 2022
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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AI cyber security experts Darktrace predict that the Great Resignation we’ve seen during the pandemic will drive cyber attacks in 2022.
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Executives struggling with data governance while cloud remains a major challenge
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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Executives lack understanding of cloud data governance, with 65% struggling, according to new research from Zaloni.
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New botnet uncovered known for sextortion and crypto-jacking
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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Check Point Research is warning of a new variant of Phorpiex, a botnet known for sextortion and crypto-jacking.
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LogMeIn spins out LastPass as standalone company
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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LogMeIn says it plans to invest further in LastPass, particularly across the go-to-market functions, engineering, and the overall customer experience.
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Nozomi Networks and BT secure critical infrastructure for global enterprises
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Nozomi Networks has partnered with BT to deliver advanced OT and IoT cybersecurity to enterprises on a global scale.
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Online credit card fraud on the rise leading up to holiday season
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Credit card fraud has seen a significant increase in Australia, particularly online, according to analysis from AusPayNet.
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What should be Australia’s public sector response to strengthening online security?
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Government employees and contractors are prime targets for cyber-attacks because of the information they have access to.
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Cloudflare partners with leading cyber insurers and incident response providers
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Cloudflare has announced partnerships with leading cyber insurance companies to help businesses manage their risks online.
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Contextual analytics, cybersecurity mesh, and zero-touch service management to dominate IT in 2022
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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The role of IT has expanded significantly over the last two years, with organisations forced to rethink and revamp the way they work.
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80% of reported ANZ cyber incidents are DDoS attacks, financial industry hit hardest
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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80% of incidents in ANZ this year were DDoS attacks, with criminals targeting vulnerable executives, says F5 research.
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Mesh, unicorns, and increased data cyber targets - DataOps forecasts for 2022
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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DataSecOps company Satori predicts significant changes for analytics, AI and machine learning operations in 2022.