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Australian organisations face surge in ransomware attacks
Security Information and Event Management

Australian organisations face surge in ransomware attacks

Despite 91% of IT decision-makers in Australia expressing confidence in their cyber risk management, a new report reveals persistent shortcomings in addressing threats, with ransomware attacks and insecure network protocols remaining a major challenge.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Customers vs banks - Where should the buck stop in preventing finance scams?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Customers vs banks - Where should the buck stop in preventing finance scams?

As cybercrime rates surge, Australia's major banks grapple with responsibility for preventing financial scams, prompting critical discourse on customer versus bank account protection roles.

By Nathan Wenzler • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Tecala partners with Check Point to boost Australia's email security
Malware

Tecala partners with Check Point to boost Australia's email security

Tecala partners with Check Point Software Technologies to bolster email cybersecurity in Australia, utilising AI and ML to predict and counter rising security threats.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme
Unified Communications

Portnox teams up with Bugcrowd for private bug bounty programme

Cloud-native access control solutions provider, Portnox, is launching a private bug-bounty scheme in collaboration with Bugcrowd, incentivising white-hat hackers to identify security vulnerabilities for financial rewards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Smarttech247 & SentinelOne launch AI-powered cybersecurity for SMEs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Smarttech247 & SentinelOne launch AI-powered cybersecurity for SMEs

In an AI-driven security boost, global cybersecurity solution provider Smarttech247 aligns with SentinelOne to deliver top-notch managed detection and response services for small and medium-sized enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
AI tools linked to data exposure in 1 in 5 UK organisations
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI tools linked to data exposure in 1 in 5 UK organisations

20% of UK businesses suffer data exposure linked to internal AI tool use, according to a new survey from cybersecurity firm RiverSafe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
IT leaders leaning on outsourcing for DMARC implementation
Phishing

IT leaders leaning on outsourcing for DMARC implementation

Majority of IT decision-makers lacking resources and expertise to implement DMARC email authentication protocol prefer outsourcing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
KnowBe4 to acquire Egress for enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 to acquire Egress for enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity

KnowBe4 plans to acquire Egress, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform to effectively manage human risk amid increasing email security threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Mandiant unveils latest M-Trends 2024 cybersecurity report
Ransomware

Mandiant unveils latest M-Trends 2024 cybersecurity report

The 2024 M-Trends report reveals advancements in global organisations' cyber defences, with hackers' undetected dwell time falling from 16 to 10 days, marking a decade-low.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Ransomware attacks rise in global food & agriculture sector
Agricultural Technology

Ransomware attacks rise in global food & agriculture sector

Ransomware attackers are increasingly targeting global food and agriculture, with the sector suffering 167 attacks in 2023, says a report by Food and Ag-ISAC.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
AI-enabled biometric market to reach $50.5 billion by 2031
Internet of Things

AI-enabled biometric market to reach $50.5 billion by 2031

Global AI-enabled biometric market, currently worth USD $12.7 billion, projected to skyrocket to US$50.5 billion by 2031.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare
Digital Transformation

UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare

Over half of the UK's IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to defend against cyber warfare, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Armis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Tuttnauer partners with Check Point to boost healthcare cybersecurity
Data Protection

Tuttnauer partners with Check Point to boost healthcare cybersecurity

Tuttnauer, a global sterilisation equipment player, joins forces with Check Point to invigorate healthcare cybersecurity, enhancing patient safety and data protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Singapore SMEs less aware of cyber threats but AI impact recognised
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Singapore SMEs less aware of cyber threats but AI impact recognised

A recent QBE Singapore survey has indicated a decline in awareness of cyber threats among Singaporean SMEs, down 10% in a year, while AI's productivity influence is recognised, despite job replacement fears.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
High Performance Podcast duo to keynote Infosecurity Europe conference
Ransomware

High Performance Podcast duo to keynote Infosecurity Europe conference

High Performance Podcast's Jake Humphrey and Professor Damian Hughes set to enrich Infosecurity Europe conference with lessons from top performers, addressing behavioural resilience amid cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Acumen expands partnerships to bolster cyber security services for MSPs & VARs
Security Information and Event Management

Acumen expands partnerships to bolster cyber security services for MSPs & VARs

Acumen, a UK-based cyber security firm, reveals plans to expand partnerships with MSPs and VARs to deliver specialist security services amid heightened demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Cydea's platform revolutionises cybersecurity risk with monetary values
Software-as-a-Service

Cydea's platform revolutionises cybersecurity risk with monetary values

Cydea's innovative risk platform provides a numerical representation of cybersecurity threats, reshaping risk management practices and bolstering decision-making processes in UK businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024