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Australian MSPs leverage AI & marketplaces amid new demands
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Australian MSPs leverage AI & marketplaces amid new demands

Amid rising customer demands, Australian MSPs are turning to AI and cloud marketplaces for solutions, but many face challenges in AI expertise and regulatory compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024

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Report reveals how cyber attacks target organisations depending on size
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Report reveals how cyber attacks target organisations depending on size

A new report from Barracuda reveals stark differences in cyber attack tactics, with larger firms facing 42% of lateral phishing threats compared to just 2% for smaller businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks
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Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks

Cybercriminals are leveraging legitimate URL protection services to disguise phishing attacks, targeting hundreds of companies, reports Barracuda Networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks
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Criminals misuse URL protection to mask phishing attacks

Barracuda Networks reveals cybercriminals are exploiting URL protection services to embed malicious code in phishing emails, deceiving recipients into clicking harmful links.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Barracuda Networks report shows rise in email cyber threats
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Barracuda Networks report shows rise in email cyber threats

Barracuda Networks' Email Threats and Trends, Vol. 1 report reveals an alarming rise in sophisticated email-based cyber threats, driven by advancing AI, with BEC attacks now comprising over 10% of all social engineering threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks

Geoff Waters has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks, aiming to boost global sales, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Barracuda launches AI assistant to boost partner productivity
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Barracuda launches AI assistant to boost partner productivity

Barracuda Networks has launched an AI assistant in its Partner Portal, boosting search and enablement capabilities for partners with real-time responses.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Too much of a good thing? How security sprawl can weaken defences
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Too much of a good thing? How security sprawl can weaken defences

Security sprawl from using too many vendors can weaken defences and create management challenges, even for small businesses. Here's how to streamline.

By Matt Caffrey • 4 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Barracuda Networks enhances AI email protection for M365 users
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Barracuda Networks enhances AI email protection for M365 users

Barracuda Networks boosts its Email Protection platform with enhanced AI, blocking 70% more BEC attacks for Microsoft 365 users and saving IT resources.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Neal Bradbury named Chief Product Officer at Barracuda Networks
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Neal Bradbury named Chief Product Officer at Barracuda Networks

Barracuda Networks taps nine-year veteran Neal Bradbury as Chief Product Officer, strengthening its cybersecurity platform development with his comprehensive industry knowledge and customer-focused approach.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year
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The remote desktop tools most targeted by attackers in the last year

Virtual Network Computing (VNC) was the most targeted remote desktop tool in the past year, clouds over a new Barracuda data report.

By Jonathan Tanner • 8 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Barracuda report explores challenges in managing cyber risks
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Barracuda report explores challenges in managing cyber risks

Barracuda Networks' new report reveals business struggles in tackling cyber risk, with less than half of respondents confident in their risk management capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC
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How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC

Cyberattack case studies from global XDR service provider Barracuda demonstrate the dangers of incomplete digital security.

By Adam Khan • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
How attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation
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How attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation

New forms of cyber risks emerge as attackers weaponise generative AI through data poisoning and manipulation, endangering the integrity of trusted systems and customer interactions.

By Gabriel Moss • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Exclusive: Barracuda's insights for World Backup Day
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Exclusive: Barracuda's insights for World Backup Day

Ahead of World Backup Day, Barracuda's Matt Caffrey discusses the vital role of data backup, ever-growing cybersecurity threats and significance of immutable backups in an exclusive.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
Data tampering is an underrated threat — get your backup ready
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Data tampering is an underrated threat — get your backup ready

Data tampering's growing threat in the era of AI underscores the essential role of immutable backups in protecting business data.

By Charles Smith • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024

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Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security
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Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security

Japanese SMBs express optimism about AI's potential to improve operational efficiency, according to Barracuda Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024