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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
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As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity warnings from Radware, Mandiant, Tenable, and Palo Alto Networks highlight AI-enhanced threats and the need for robust defence strategies.
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Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
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It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.
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CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
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CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.
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Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 142 vulnerabilities, experts weigh in
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Microsoft's July 2024 Patch Tuesday update tackles 142 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day and five critical remote code execution flaws, urging prompt user action.
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APAC leads global average in GenAI adoption for cybersecurity
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A Tenable study reveals 55% of APAC organisations are adopting generative AI for cybersecurity, surpassing the global average of 52%.
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10 billion password leak spurs cyber hygiene warning
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Industry professionals stress the critical importance of robust cyber hygiene following the leak of nearly 10 billion stolen passwords online, which has been described as the largest data breach ever.
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Australian firms eye generative AI, but security concerns lurk
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A Forrester Consulting study reveals 66% of Australian organisations plan to adopt generative AI in the next year, though only 11% feel confident in their implementation abilities.
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Are Australian businesses prepared for cyber threats?
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With the end of the financial year nearing, Australian businesses are warned of rising cyber threats, including AI-driven attacks, tax scams and ransomware.
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Cyber-attacks on TikTok & Indonesia prompt security discussion
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A wave of cyber-attacks has revealed weaknesses in major digital platforms and national infrastructures, igniting urgent calls from professionals for stronger cybersecurity measures.
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IT leaders urge Australian govt to boost cyber threat funding
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A new poll by Tenable reveals 79% of Australian IT and cybersecurity leaders feel the federal government’s efforts against evolving cyber threats are inadequate, demanding more preventive measures.
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Deloitte & Tenable announce expansion of cyber security services
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Deloitte expands its cyber solutions by integrating Tenable's technologies, enhancing vulnerability management, cloud security, and OT security for IoT and cyber risk management.
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Tenable uncovers major vulnerability in Microsoft Azure services
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Tenable has exposed a high-risk vulnerability in Microsoft's Azure, impacting over ten key services. Microsoft declines to issue a patch, urging users to follow new documentation.
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Kinsing malware exploits Apache Tomcat on Linux clouds
Fri, 17th May 2024
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Kinsing malware targets Linux-based cloud infrastructures with new attacks on Apache Tomcat servers, deploying advanced stealth techniques for persistent cryptomining.
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Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Australian businesses grapple with security vulnerabilities due to rising cloud complexity, leading to increased cyber threats and corporate survival issues.
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Customers vs banks - Where should the buck stop in preventing finance scams?
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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As cybercrime rates surge, Australia's major banks grapple with responsibility for preventing financial scams, prompting critical discourse on customer versus bank account protection roles.
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Sophos & Tenable join forces to launch Sophos Managed Risk service
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Cybersecurity company Sophos partners with Tenable to unveil Sophos Managed Risk, a new vulnerability service that aims to increase protection against cyber attacks.
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Tenable extends CNAPP capabilities for enhanced Kubernetes security
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Tenable plans to extend its Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform capabilities to Kubernetes in a bid to reduce operational risk.
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Tenable announces winners of 2024 Global Partner Awards
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Tenable's 2024 Global Partner Awards honours channel partners enhancing cybersecurity, with Japan's Ashisuto and Westcon Australia among notable winners.
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IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.
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Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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Amidst the complexities of cybersecurity, the recent breach at Microsoft demonstrates the persistent challenge posed by nation-state attacks and highlights strategies for garnering cyber resilience.