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Trend Micro partners with Intel for enhanced malware defence

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Trend Micro has teamed up with Intel to boost ransomware and fileless malware detection, leveraging Intel Threat Detection Technology for enhanced security.
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Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises

Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords compromised, exposing generational divides in cybersecurity practices.
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Cohesity expands cyber resilience with new IR partners

Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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Cohesity is boosting its Cyber Event Response Team services by partnering with firms like Palo Alto Networks and Sophos to enhance cyber resilience for clients.
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Profitability a priority for Australian MSPs by 2025

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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A report by Kaseya reveals 91% of Australian Managed Service Providers are prioritising profitability for 2025, despite growing customer apathy towards cybersecurity.
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AI technology: A game changer for cybercriminals globally

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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A Kaspersky study reveals that 46% of security professionals believe AI technologies now underpin most cyberattacks, transforming the threat landscape for businesses.
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Open source software challenges predicted to continue in 2025

Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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application security
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supply chain
Chris Hughes predicts that open source software adoption will grow in 2025, alongside sophisticated attacks and challenges in governance and security.
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US may ban TP-Link amid smart device security concerns

Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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Concerns are rising over TP-Link products amid reports of a potential ban, highlighting security risks associated with smart home devices in the US.
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71% of firms recover from outages in 1 to 5 hours – Kaspersky

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky's research reveals that 71% of companies recover from network outages within 1 to 5 hours, while 12% may take a full workday or longer.
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Cyber threats cost Australian businesses AUD $300 million

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect vital insurance and risk management, exposing them to cybercrime costs of AUD $300 million annually.
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ReliaQuest reveals increase in malware via fake CAPTCHA pages

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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ReliaQuest's new report reveals a surge in fake CAPTCHA pages used for malware distribution, with incidents nearly doubling from September to December 2024.
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Australian small firms risk exposure amid cyber threats

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect essential insurance, exposing them to cybercrime costing $300 million annually.
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Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky warns that supply chain attacks and IT outages could escalate in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in key technologies and infrastructure.
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Exabeam forecasts AI to transform APAC cybersecurity by 2025

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Exabeam predicts that by 2025, AI will significantly shift the cybersecurity landscape in APAC, making malware creation and deepfakes more accessible to attackers.
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Akamai reveals $9.6m benefit and 152% ROI from Guardicore use

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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A recent Forrester study reveals Akamai's Guardicore Segmentation solution offers organisations a USD $9.6 million benefit over three years and 152% ROI.
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WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
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Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.
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CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
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Kaspersky reports rise in malware threats & attacks in 2024

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals a 14% rise in daily malware detection, with 467,000 malicious files identified each day in 2024.
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Elastic Security Labs reveals new GOSAR backdoor threat

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Elastic Security Labs has unveiled GOSAR, a sophisticated new Golang-based malware family, targeting Chinese-speaking victims with advanced evasion techniques.
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AppOmni highlights evolving SaaS cyber threats for 2025

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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AppOmni forecasts an escalation in cyber threats for 2025, following significant SaaS security incidents and the rise of AI-driven attacks in 2024.