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Australian firms facing significant AI readiness gap
Breach Prevention

Australian firms facing significant AI readiness gap

Despite strong investment, Australian firms face a significant AI readiness gap, with only 35% feeling prepared for AI projects now.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Security breaches stories

Exclusive: SonicWall VP outlines cybersecurity evolution and future plans
Firewalls

Exclusive: SonicWall VP outlines cybersecurity evolution and future plans

SonicWall is transitioning from a product-focused firm to a platform-driven organisation, aiming to tackle evolving cybersecurity challenges, says VP Mukherjee.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Mindgard secures $8m to expand AI security solutions and market reach
Application Security

Mindgard secures $8m to expand AI security solutions and market reach

Mindgard, a UK startup focused on AI security, has raised $8 million in seed funding to boost R&D and expand into the US market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
30,000 Postman workspaces leak API keys & credentials
Phishing

30,000 Postman workspaces leak API keys & credentials

CloudSEK has uncovered over 30,000 exposed Postman workspaces leaking sensitive API keys, affecting major firms across healthcare, finance, and sports sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Cybersecurity in 2025: Rise of non-human identities
Cloud Security

Cybersecurity in 2025: Rise of non-human identities

Entro Security and YL Ventures predict a 2025 cybersecurity landscape dominated by non-human identities, with their proliferation posing new security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches cloud network tool
Network Infrastructure

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches cloud network tool

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled its cloud-based network inventory management tool, Fleet Supervision, enhancing operational efficiency for IT teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Businesses struggle with IT security, Kaspersky reports
Data Protection

Businesses struggle with IT security, Kaspersky reports

A recent Kaspersky report reveals 38% of businesses struggle with IT security, facing downtime and productivity losses amid evolving cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Okta works with OpenID for new enterprise identity security standard
Software-as-a-Service

Okta works with OpenID for new enterprise identity security standard

Okta leads a new initiative under the OpenID Foundation to establish the IPSIE standard, aiming to enhance identity security for enterprise applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics
Crypto

Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics

Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior
Breach Prevention

Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior

Pieter Danhieux, CEO of Secure Code Warrior, transformed his passion for cybersecurity into a global mission, reshaping secure coding for 600+ clients worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
JFrog exposes vulnerabilities in machine learning platforms
Ransomware

JFrog exposes vulnerabilities in machine learning platforms

JFrog's pioneering research reveals critical security vulnerabilities in machine learning platforms, exposing risks like hidden malicious code and inadequate authentication.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report
Unified Communications

AI-driven cyber threats dominate new Palo Alto Networks report

Palo Alto Networks' '2024 Unit 42 Report' reveals rising cybersecurity threats driven by AI, with sectors like insurance and pharmaceuticals facing heightened vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Security breaches stories

UK firm launches new digital forensics service for cyber
Data Protection

UK firm launches new digital forensics service for cyber

th4ts3cur1ty.company has launched a new Digital Forensics and Incident Response service to help UK businesses tackle rising cyber security threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Cybersecurity failures costing UK firms GBP £10 billion annually
Breach Prevention

Cybersecurity failures costing UK firms GBP £10 billion annually

Research by Panaseer reveals UK firms suffer GBP £10 billion losses annually due to cybersecurity control failures, highlighting urgent challenges for security leaders.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Turning uncertainty into a power: How threat hunters can benefit from productive paranoia
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Turning uncertainty into a power: How threat hunters can benefit from productive paranoia

As economic and cyber threats rise, European IT professionals embrace 'productive paranoia' to enhance security through human intelligence and AI.

By Matt Ellison • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise
Malware

UK consumers concerned as mobile fraud & attacks rise

Research by Appdome reveals that 41% of UK consumers have faced mobile fraud, highlighting urgent security concerns as they shift towards app-based transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic for cybersecurity training
Firewalls

Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic for cybersecurity training

Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic to bolster Singapore's cybersecurity workforce, integrating top-notch training into TP's curriculum amidst a global skills shortage.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024