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Varonis Systems named leader in data security by Forrester

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Varonis Systems has topped The Forrester Wave's Q1 2025 report for Data Security Platforms, gaining recognition as both Leader and Customer Favourite.
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Quarter of Australian hospitals lack strong cyber measures

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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A recent report reveals that nearly 23% of Australia's top hospitals lack basic cybersecurity measures, putting patients at risk of email fraud.
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Rubrik unveils enhanced protection across cloud platforms

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Rubrik has unveiled advanced enhancements for data protection across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments, aiming to bolster cyber resilience and recovery speed.
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Small businesses targeted by cybercriminals on dark web

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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A new report by Guardz reveals that small businesses are increasingly falling victim to cybercriminals, with dark web Attack as a Service schemes on the rise.
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Verizon & Accenture partner to boost cybersecurity services

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Verizon Business has teamed up with Accenture to enhance cybersecurity solutions for mid and large enterprises, tackling the rising threats in the digital landscape.
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Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Netflix's new miniseries Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro as a former president, ignites debate among experts over its portrayal of cyber warfare.
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Government Strategies Against Cybercrime: A Deep Dive

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Governments worldwide are ramping up efforts to combat the surge in ransomware, focusing on enhancing cyber resilience and imposing stronger penalties on perpetrators.
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ReliaQuest report reveals rapid evolution in cyber threats

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report reveals cybercriminals executing attacks in as little as 27 minutes, urging security teams to adopt AI and automation strategies.
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Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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January witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, surging to 590 incidents, as NCC Group warns of escalating cyber threats amid global instability.
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NTT DATA teams with Palo Alto for 5G security service

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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NTT DATA has partnered with Palo Alto Networks to launch a managed security service enhancing the safety of private 5G networks in industrial sectors.
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CrowdStrike enhances identity security for hybrid clouds

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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CrowdStrike has launched its Falcon Cloud Security for Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing protection for government organisations in GovCloud environments.
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Cyber report warns of AI-driven threats & quicker attacks

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 reveals that 86% of major cyber incidents in 2024 caused operational downtime and financial loss, amid escalating threats.
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Australia ranks fourth in global cybersecurity attack list

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Australia has climbed to fourth place globally for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as a report reveals a surge in diverse threats targeting various sectors.
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Kubernetes security concerns rise among APAC businesses

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A recent Tenable Cloud Risk Report reveals that 78% of organisations globally, particularly in APAC, face critical security risks in their Kubernetes environments.
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New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A new whitepaper from Telstra International reveals that 80% of manufacturing firms faced security incidents last year, yet only 45% felt prepared to tackle the threats.
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Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.
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Cybersecurity expert calls for shift to data-centric defence

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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As cyber threats surge, Simon Pamplin of Certes calls for a radical shift to data-centric security, emphasising the inadequacy of traditional defence models.
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Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.
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Multi-carrier connectivity: The game changer for financial institutions

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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In an era of increasing connectivity demands, financial institutions are turning to multi-carrier strategies to safeguard against costly network failures.
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DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.