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Lack of visibility cited as number one roadblock to robust security, report finds
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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Ineffective metrics, operational inefficiencies, and lack of visibility hinder risk-oriented security posture, according to ReliaQuest and Ponemon Research.
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Australians hesitant to share personal information online
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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Only 14% of Australians trust established organisations like banks with their personal information, according to a digital trust survey by GBG.
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CoderSchool closes US$2.6 million pre-Series A funding
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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CoderSchool raises $2.6m in pre-Series A round led by Monks Hill Ventures to expand educational content and technology infrastructure in Vietnam.
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Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.
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The challenges of improving software supply chain security
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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There is a glaring disconnect between executive concern and executive action when it comes to guarding against SolarWinds-style supply chain attacks.
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Financial services organisations spend over $2.62 million on ransomware recovery
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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Mid-sized financial services organisations in Asia Pacific and Japan spent more than US$2.62 million on average recovering from ransomware attacks.
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Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday announcement 'alarming'
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Microsoft's recent security updates have revealed alarming vulnerabilities, warns cybersecurity company Virsec.
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Networked bot attacks increase as human-initiated attack levels fall
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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A new report reveals that bot attack volumes grew 41% year over year, with human-initiated attacks falling 29% in the first half of 2021.
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Barracuda launches tool to help enterprises protect sensitive data
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Barracuda Networks has launched a new Barracuda Data Inspector to scan OneDrive for Business and SharePoint data for sensitive information and malicious files.
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Satori raises $20m, plans market expansion and DataSecOps innovation
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Satori, the DataSecOps platform, has raised $20m in Series A funding to fuel R-D innovation and go-to-market expansion.
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The importance of securing cloud deployments with the right services
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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It’s important to choose a partner that can recommend fit-for-purpose solutions developed specifically for the organisation’s unique requirements.
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Apple urgently patches exploits across several operating systems
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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Apple has urgently released patches for multiple software products due to vulnerabilities that may be linked to the Pegasus spyware.
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Fortinet and Linksys joint venture launches enterprise security solution
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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Enterprise IT teams are struggling to enable their workforce to work effectively from anywhere while protecting their organisation from security threats.
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Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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Increased security challenges during the pandemic offered IT teams a unique opportunity to build their cybersecurity expertise.
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Constant threat of ransomware causing data protection headaches
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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Organisations are facing several data protection challenges driven by the constant threat of ransomware and the consumption of emerging technologies.
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Ransomware shows why we need a bipartisan federal cybersecurity policy
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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Ransomware is the wake-up call, but the main event is quantum computing. We need to be ready, writes Senetas CEO and Votiro director Andrew Wilson.
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Interview: PagerDuty explains how a single transformation can eliminate burnout in IT teams
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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We spoke to PagerDuty’s director of customer solutions, Abhijit Pendyal about systems changes, burnout and how to mitigate these.
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Shopify survey: What 'going shopping' means to Australian consumers
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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According to Shopify APAC managing director Shaun Broughton, Australians haven’t quite broadened their definition of what a store is.
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Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.
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BlackBerry enhances Microsoft 365 cybersecurity integration
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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BlackBerry UEM and Microsoft 365 customers can enjoy a secure version of modern authentication in the cloud, in addition to on-premises environments.