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Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Trustwave and Cybereason announce a merger to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with SoftBank as the majority investor, set to close in early 2025.
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Guardz survey reveals MSP challenges in cybersecurity

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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A recent Guardz survey reveals 77% of MSPs face operational hurdles managing multiple cybersecurity tools for small business clients.
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Coalition expands Australian team with cyber experts

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Coalition enhances its Australian team with the addition of three cybersecurity experts, bolstering efforts to protect local SMEs from digital risks.
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Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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Kaseya survey finds human behaviour a top cyber threat

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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Kaseya's 2024 Cybersecurity Survey reveals human behaviour as the top concern for IT professionals, affecting 89% of respondents amid rising cyber threats.
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BeyondTrust forecasts cybersecurity shifts by 2025

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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BeyondTrust's cybersecurity forecast for 2025 predicts a transformative shift as emerging identity risks and quantum threats reshape security strategies.
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RansomHub becomes dominant ransomware group in Q3 2024

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Ransomware activity rose by 2.3% in Q3 2024, with 'RansomHub' overtaking 'LockBit' as the most active group, according to ReliaQuest's latest report.
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Cyber Awareness Month: Tips on leveraging DSPM to improve your security posture

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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In Cyber Awareness Month, Concentric AI highlights strategies using Data Security Posture Management to enhance the security of sensitive data across systems.
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Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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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.
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Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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Australia proposes cyber security legislation mandating companies to report ransomware payments, aiming to enhance transparency amidst rising cyber threats.
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Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.
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Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.
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Cohesity report: firms overconfident in cyber resilience abilities

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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A new Cohesity survey reveals a stark reality: 67% of firms suffered ransomware attacks in 2024 despite 78% having confidence in their cyber resilience.
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CrowdStrike outage highlights tech flaws: experts demand better cybersecurity

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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The recent CrowdStrike outage, affecting 8.5 million devices globally, has raised urgent calls for improved cybersecurity measures and rigorous software testing.
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Australian firms overestimate cyber resilience as attacks rise

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Australian companies overestimate their cyber resilience amid rising attacks, with 60% having faced ransomware recently and many willing to pay ransoms.
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Acronis True Image returns with enhanced cybersecurity features

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Acronis reintroduces True Image with superior cybersecurity, tackling modern threats and offering an all-in-one backup solution for home users.
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Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.
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Aon & SentinelOne team up to battle cyber threats

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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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.
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Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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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.
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Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.