Cyber insurance stories - Page 6
Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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trustwave
Trustwave and Cybereason announce a merger to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with SoftBank as the majority investor, set to close in early 2025.
Guardz survey reveals MSP challenges in cybersecurity
Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A recent Guardz survey reveals 77% of MSPs face operational hurdles managing multiple cybersecurity tools for small business clients.
Coalition expands Australian team with cyber experts
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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deloitte
Coalition enhances its Australian team with the addition of three cybersecurity experts, bolstering efforts to protect local SMEs from digital risks.
Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
Kaseya survey finds human behaviour a top cyber threat
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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malware
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dr
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ransomware
Kaseya's 2024 Cybersecurity Survey reveals human behaviour as the top concern for IT professionals, affecting 89% of respondents amid rising cyber threats.
BeyondTrust forecasts cybersecurity shifts by 2025
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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malware
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quantum computing
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risk & compliance
BeyondTrust's cybersecurity forecast for 2025 predicts a transformative shift as emerging identity risks and quantum threats reshape security strategies.
RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
Cyber Awareness Month: Tips on leveraging DSPM to improve your security posture
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
In Cyber Awareness Month, Concentric AI highlights strategies using Data Security Posture Management to enhance the security of sensitive data across systems.
Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.
Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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ransomware
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Australia proposes cyber security legislation mandating companies to report ransomware payments, aiming to enhance transparency amidst rising cyber threats.
Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.
Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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martech
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cybersecurity
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adobe
Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.
Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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financial systems
A new Cohesity survey reveals a stark reality: 67% of firms suffered ransomware attacks in 2024 despite 78% having confidence in their cyber resilience.
CrowdStrike outage highlights tech flaws: experts demand better cybersecurity
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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dr
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ai security
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cybersecurity
The recent CrowdStrike outage, affecting 8.5 million devices globally, has raised urgent calls for improved cybersecurity measures and rigorous software testing.
Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australian companies overestimate their cyber resilience amid rising attacks, with 60% having faced ransomware recently and many willing to pay ransoms.
Acronis True Image returns with enhanced cybersecurity features
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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storage
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Acronis reintroduces True Image with superior cybersecurity, tackling modern threats and offering an all-in-one backup solution for home users.
Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.
Aon & SentinelOne team up to battle cyber threats
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Global cost of cyber breaches may hit USD $23.84 billion by 2027, prompting Aon and SentinelOne to form a strategic alliance, enhancing cyber insurance processes.
Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Nearly all companies with cyber insurance have bolstered cybersecurity to meet policy terms, yet recovery costs from attacks, averaging USD $2.73 million, outstrip coverage.
Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.