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A new tool to help the MSP community combat Log4j

Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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Datto is encouraging all MSPs to download a free script developed and made available on GitHub for any Remote Monitoring and Management solution.
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End of 2021 marks drop in cyber attacks, and increase in remote access malware

Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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Unique cyber attacks decrease in Q3 2021, but attacks on individuals rise, says Positive Technologies report. Remote access trojans also on the rise.
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Sophos reveals malicious tactics of AvosLocker ransomware

Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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Sophos research reveals how AvosLocker ransomware exploits AnyDesk to launch attacks, bypassing security controls.
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CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with three new partners

Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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CrowdStrike expands CrowdXDR Alliance with key partners, aiming to deliver deep integrations for enhanced security insights.
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Biggest data breach will hit in 2022 - Micro Focus

Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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In the aftermath of digitalisation on a scale that we haven't seen before, 2021 has left many organisations still scrambling to secure their IT networks.
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AI-driven cybersecurity company Cybots ANZ hires new direct sales channel manager

Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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AI-driven cybersecurity company Cybots has announced the appointment of David Toniazzo as its new direct sales channel manager.
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False sense of security plagues organisations threatened by ransomware

Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Two-thirds of security pros see ransomware and terrorism as equal threats, according to Venafi's global survey.
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Forcepoint reveals the top 5 cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2022

Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Cyberattacks will become a military weapon, with governments targeting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, according to cybersecurity firm Forcepoint.
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Ransomware will remain the number one security threat - Barracuda

Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Barracuda Networks predicts a rise in ransomware attacks and heightened risk for critical infrastructure in its 2022 cybersecurity forecast.
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Increase in holiday bot attacks, new type of Grinch Bot uncovered

Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Kasada data reveals increased holiday threats, rising bot attacks, and a new Grinch Bot variant used during hype drop sales.
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4 out of 5 organisations to significantly increase cybersecurity budgets in 2022

Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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Four in five organizations are increasing cybersecurity budgets for 2022, with half citing the cyber skills gap as a significant challenge.
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Supply chain infrastructure and network security the focus of new Extreme Networks solution

Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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Extreme Networks Inc. has announced a new technology solution designed to protect critical network infrastructure.
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The Great Resignation will drive cyber attacks in 2022

Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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AI cyber security experts Darktrace predict that the Great Resignation we've seen during the pandemic will drive cyber attacks in 2022.
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What should be Australia's public sector response to strengthening online security?

Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Government employees and contractors are prime targets for cyber-attacks because of the information they have access to.
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Cloudflare partners with leading cyber insurers and incident response providers

Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Cloudflare has announced partnerships with leading cyber insurance companies to help businesses manage their risks online.
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Cohesity launches new Security Advisor feature to spot data threats

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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The new feature helps reduce human errors and achieve a higher level of cyber resilience in customer environments.
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New threat intelligence from Sophos following the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Sophos warns of a surge in cyberattacks exploiting the Apache Log4Shell vulnerability, with attempts exceeding hundreds of thousands so far.
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IT and comms top sectors targeted by cyber criminals, AI provides a solution

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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The IT and communications sector faced the highest number of cyber attacks globally in 2021, according to Darktrace's security researchers.
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Positive Technologies reveals updated cybersecurity platform

Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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Positive Technologies launches PT NAD 10.2, a network attack discovery solution that detects 37 types of suspicious activities.
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Right-Hand announces expansion and new offerings for the APAC market

Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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Cybersecurity firm Right-Hand expands to US and Australia, launching AI-powered platform to tackle business data breaches.