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Sysdig report highlights soaring costs of cloud attacks

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Sysdig's 2024 Global Threat Year-in-Review reveals cloud-based attacks are rising, with financial losses surpassing USD $100,000 daily from AI exploitation.
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Business email compromise scams dominate Q3 2024 threats

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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VIPRE Security Group's latest report reveals that business email compromise now makes up 58% of phishing attacks, highlighting rising cybersecurity threats.
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Palo Alto Networks unveils AI-driven OT security solutions

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Palo Alto Networks has unveiled advanced security solutions aimed at protecting operational technology environments from escalating cyber threats.
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Data breaches cost firms an average of USD $677 million

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ExtraHop's new report reveals that data breaches cost publicly traded companies an average of USD $677 million, significantly higher than previously thought.
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Businesses embrace AI, neglect cyber security measures

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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A new report reveals that 70% of firms globally have adopted generative AI, but only 56% recognise its impact on cyber security, highlighting significant risks.
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AI impersonation emerges as top cyber threat in new report

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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New research reveals AI impersonation is now the top cyber attack threat, with 52% of security leaders citing social engineering challenges.
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AI cyberattacks on retailers rise ahead of holiday season

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Imperva reveals that online retailers face a staggering average of 569,884 AI-driven cyberattacks daily as the holiday shopping season approaches.
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Logpoint appoints Frank Koelmel as Chief Revenue Officer

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Logpoint has named Frank Koelmel as its new Chief Revenue Officer, further solidifying its foothold in the European cybersecurity market.
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Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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Sophos appoints new Chief Revenue Officer & VP of Sales

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Sophos has appointed Torjus Gylstorff as Chief Revenue Officer and Jon Bove as Senior Vice President of Americas Sales to boost global revenue growth.
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Manufacturing faces rising cyber threats, report reveals

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A KnowBe4 report warns of escalating cybersecurity threats in manufacturing, with malware attacks rising 45% and average ransoms nearing USD $2.4 million.
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Pax8 launches new cybersecurity programme for partners

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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Pax8 has unveiled a new security programme to bolster its partners' cybersecurity skills, addressing the rising threats faced by small and medium-sized businesses.
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US energy sector faces critical cybersecurity challenges

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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A new report highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. energy sector, with nearly half of breaches stemming from third-party risks.
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Upwind Security unveils feature for safeguarding APIs

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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Upwind Security unveils a new feature for its API Security suite, aiding organisations in identifying and securing sensitive data amid rising cyberattacks.
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Kaseya survey finds human behaviour a top cyber threat

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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Kaseya's 2024 Cybersecurity Survey reveals human behaviour as the top concern for IT professionals, affecting 89% of respondents amid rising cyber threats.
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StickmanCyber restructures, hires new talent amid growth

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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StickmanCyber has announced a major restructuring with five new senior appointments, aiming to enhance cybersecurity services amid a surge in demand in Australia.
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Okta's redrawing its cybersecurity boundaries, says CSO

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Okta is pivoting from identity management to a focus on security, aiming to strengthen its defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks, says CSO David Bradbury.
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Why you need layered email security to protect against advanced threats

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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With email-based cyberattacks surging, experts stress the urgent need for Australian businesses to implement layered email security measures.
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ExtraHop unveils new file analysis features for RevealX

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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ExtraHop has launched new file analysis features within RevealX, enhancing malware detection and ransomware defence for better cybersecurity responses.
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Arctic Wolf report reveals IT security gaps in A/NZ region

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Arctic Wolf's 2024 Human Risk Behaviour Report reveals alarming security practices among IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand, with over two-thirds reusing passwords.