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CrowdStrike launches new identity threat protection solution

Mon, 7th Mar 2022
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CrowdStrike has launched Falcon Identity Threat Protection Complete, a fully-managed identity threat protection solution. #cybersecurity.
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The rising importance of cloud ID and access management in an increasingly online world

Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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Australian businesses face a growing array of sophisticated cyberthreats aimed at breaching networks, stealing data, and causing disruption.
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Ransomware topped ICS and OT threats in 2021 - report

Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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The report named three new threat groups targeting ICS/OT environments, including two that gained access into OT systems of industrial organisations.
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50% of employees use unauthorised file services for work

Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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KnowBe4 has released a new report showing half of the employees at shadow IT companies use unauthorised file services to complete their work.
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Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report

Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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McAfee research reveals that children and teens have a false sense of security when using smartphones, despite the high risk of cyber threats.
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Five cyber threat trends and what they mean to your business

Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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Global cybercrime is on the rise, posing risks to businesses. Accenture has released a report on key cyber threat trends.
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Qualys Context XDR launched to rapidly identify threats

Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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Incident response and threat hunting teams need an accurate picture of their attack surface to maintain an effective security program, Qualys states.
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As the threat landscape evolves, SASE security models may be the answer

Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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Many organizations lack security solutions for remote employees, according to a new assessment by Check Point Software Technologies.
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Trend Micro blocks 94 billion threats in 2021

Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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Trend Micro blocked over 94 billion cyber threats in 2021, a 42% increase from the previous year, as attacks surged in the second half.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SonicWall product management director discusses capture client

Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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Today we are talking to SonicWall director of product management Suroop Chandran, for the second IT Jam of our SonicWall series.
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Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks

Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.
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ALPHV revealed as most advanced threat actor yet while ransomware attacks on the decline

Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Global cyber security and risk mitigation firm, NCC Group, has identified a considerable decrease in ransomware attacks in December 2021.
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Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022

Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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Global privacy company Kaspersky has highlighted some of the most significant cyber threats New Zealand consumers and businesses should be prepared for in 2022.
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Trickbot takes top malware spot in Australia, Emotet returns

Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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Trickbot and Emotet have topped the list of the most prevalent malware in Australia, according to new analysis from Check Point Research.
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CyberRes launches Galaxy, brings cyber threat intelligence to security execs

Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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Micro Focus' CyberRes has launched Galaxy, an immersive cyber threat experience to provide actionable intelligence for security executives.
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NormCyber delivers cyber and data protection with latest release

Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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NormCyber launches smartbloc. managed service to provide businesses with complete control over cyber and data protection risks.
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Log4Shell zero day vulnerability most significant security threat of past decade

Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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The Log4Shell zero day vulnerability has resulted in over 102 million exploitation attempts since its disclosure, says Imperva Research Labs.
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1 in 10 servers and web apps vulnerable to Log4Shell

Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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Only 70% of organizations have scanned for the Log4Shell vulnerability, leaving 10% of assessed assets vulnerable, warns cybersecurity firm Tenable.
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IDC: Digital transformation investments lead to increased cyber threats for APAC

Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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Cyber threat landscape in 2022: IDC predicts increased digital vulnerabilities, collaboration among threat actors, and rise of AI-powered cyber analytics.
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Beyond Identity joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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To be considered for MISA, organisations must be nominated by Microsoft and demonstrate integrations that support the goal of improving enterprise security.