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ExtraHop reveals methods used by attackers in SUNBURST breach
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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ExtraHop's report on the SolarWinds breach reveals cyber-attackers' methods of evading detection, including redirecting traditional detection methods.
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Millions of email attacks missed by organisations’ cyber security protection
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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Millions of email attacks are bypassing organisations' cyber security measures, leaving them vulnerable to threats, says Barracuda.
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Stone & Chalk and AustCyber confirm strategic merger
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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Stone - Chalk and AustCyber merge to boost growth for Australian tech companies and provide support in cyber security and emerging technologies.
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Endace and Corelight step in to enhance incident response workflows
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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Endace and Corelight partner to provide security teams with detailed forensic data for rapid incident response.
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WatchGuard rolls out updates to bring greater security to MSPs
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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WatchGuard Technologies has added new features to WatchGuard Cloud, aiming to streamline deployment and unify security services for MSPs.
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Why extended detection and response is a 'movement'
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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Fuelling its momentum as a movement fast gaining traction, Gartner called XDR the number one trend CISOs should understand to strengthen security initiatives.
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Veeam reports growth as demand for modern data protection increases
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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Veeam Software reports substantial growth in fiscal year 2020, with annual recurring revenue up 22% YoY and 400,000 customers.
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IDC: Top 10 digital trends for Australia for 2021
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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IDC releases its top 10 digital trends for Australia in 2021, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the IT industry and predictions for the future.
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Cybersecurity spending for critical infrastructure to surpass US$105 billion in 2021
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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The brunt of security spending is still first and foremost focused on IT networks, systems, and data security from a defensive perspective.
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Cybersecurity trends to look out for: Extortion among the top threats in 2021
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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Cyber-crime is evolving, driven by emerging trends — 2021 may be the first year when data extortion officially becomes the main threat to businesses worldwide.
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Microsoft, Facebook and PayPal most impersonated brands during phishing attacks
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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Microsoft has maintained its position as the brand most often found in phishing emails, followed by Facebook and PayPal.
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AppDynamics launches Cisco Secure Application to protect against vulnerabilities
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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AppDynamics, part of Cisco, has released Cisco Secure Application, a solution designed to simplify vulnerability management.
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High demand for hackers on the dark web
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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High demand for hackers on the dark web, with 90% of users seeking access to web resources, says Positive Technologies research.
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Jetstack's new flagship product brings security to cloud native platforms
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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Jetstack has launched Jetstack Secure, an enterprise-grade machine identity management product for cloud native platforms.
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rhipe launches security solution for SMEs in APAC region
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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rhipe has launched SmartEncrypt, a SaaS security encryption product for SMEs, aimed at protecting their data regardless of cloud provider.
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Soprano Design sets its sights on AU govt agencies
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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Soprano Design’s ‘whole of government solution’ will be available for Australian government agencies to use for messaging and communications.
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How do you make cybersecurity tech buying decisions? Here’s what your peers say
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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Over half of IT security decision-makers plan to increase security budgets, but 37% of proposals for cybersecurity investment are turned down.
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ExtraHop opens data centre facilities in Sydney
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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ExtraHop expands its presence in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of data center facilities in Sydney, Australia.
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Cyber criminals target education sector as remote learning increases
Wed, 10th Feb 2021
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Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the educational sector as schools face renewed closures or adopt hybrid learning models, says Kaspersky.
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Financial account takeovers on the rise - Kaspersky
Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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Account takeovers accounted for every second fraudulent transaction in the finance industry in 2020, according to Kaspersky.