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Major technology manufacturer stops ransomware attack with AI
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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Darktrace has announced that one of its customers successfully interrupted a Babuk ransomware attack with its Autonomous Response technology, Antigena.
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What is Autonomous Response and how does it work across the enterprise?
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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With cyber-attacks getting faster and more furious, human teams alone cannot always be relied on to initiate a timely response.
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Ransomware topped ICS and OT threats in 2021 - report
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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The report named three new threat groups targeting ICS/OT environments, including two that gained access into OT systems of industrial organisations.
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Customers leaving in droves, companies struggle to rebound
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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big data
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data analytics
Australian customers are leaving at extraordinary rates and most companies are ill-prepared to counter this trend in the rebound from the pandemic.
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Physical security industry leaders embrace new tech - study
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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compliance
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physical security
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The report looks at how the role of physical security continued to evolve in 2021 as organisations adapted to changing conditions.
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Cybersecurity leaders must evolve during challenging times
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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cloud services
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cybersecurity
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The role of cybersecurity leader needs to evolve, as accountability for cyber risk shifts outside IT and direct decision-making control is lost.
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Five tips to combat cyberattacks amidst a land war
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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cloud services
As the world watches the Russian military attacks on Ukraine, it’s difficult to think about normal business operations.
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Delinea bolsters PAM service for Linux with cloud expansion
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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cloud services
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Delinea has announced an extension of its cloud suite to help provide better management solutions for Linux user groups.
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The growing importance of establishing effective API security
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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cloud services
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identity
Cybercriminals have tended to focus on acquiring user credentials to maximise their ability to traverse targeted IT infrastructures.
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ADAPT reveals top CIO priorities during ongoing skills shortage
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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Australia is experiencing a shift in focus as the skills shortage forces CIOs to prioritise talent acquisition and retention over technology initiatives.
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Website spoofing: What to know about counterfeit domain names to keep from getting scammed
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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ssl
Have you ever visited the website of a well-established brand but something about it didn't seem right? That may not have been the brand's website at all.
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Bot malware uncovered using gaming applications on Microsoft store
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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Check Point Research has revealed a new malware Electron-bot that is actively being distributed through Microsoft’s official store.
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Class announces launch of new CLR system through NowInfinity
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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Australian wealth accounting solutions provider Class has launched a new on-demand client legal review service on its platform, NowInfinity.
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ACSC warns businesses to defend themselves against Russian cyber attacks
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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The Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned Australian businesses to urgently protect themselves against targeted Russian cybercriminal activity.
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Mobile threats: Cybercriminals target banking and gaming
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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Cybercriminals are forgoing low hanging fruit to target banking and gaming, according to a new mobile threat report from Kaspersky.
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Cyber criminals not fussy when choosing their next victim
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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Small-to-medium-sized companies with an online presence are just as at risk as large, multinational corporations and Government departments.
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50% of employees use unauthorised file services for work
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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KnowBe4 has released a new report showing half of the employees at shadow IT companies use unauthorised file services to complete their work.
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Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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smartphones
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
McAfee research reveals that children and teens have a false sense of security when using smartphones, despite the high risk of cyber threats.
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Five pointers for choosing a Threat Intelligence Platform
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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Companies are investing in Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) to enhance cybersecurity and manage the deluge of data from disparate sources.
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Aussie IT leaders say ransomware a national security threat
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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New research has found extortion continues even if a ransom is paid, while CISOs are under increasing pressure.
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Infosys report: Use of data for sustainability
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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Corporate sector leading sustainability efforts, using data to improve practices, according to Infosys. (110 characters).
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Ransomware not slowing: Relentless and more destructive
Mon, 28th Feb 2022
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firewall
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Ransomware is not slowing down and continues to be relentless and more destructive, a new report has revealed.
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Cybersecurity and corporate IT predictions for 2022
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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The cyberattacks seen in 2021 demonstrated the dire consequences of falling short of appropriate levels of cyber resilience.
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Cyber attack on insurer highlights need for better security
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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AXA's recent data breach highlights the urgent need for tighter security controls in the insurance sector, as cyber attacks target financial companies.