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Telstra Purple Welcomes Luke Barker to Lead Security Practice
Data Protection

Telstra Purple Welcomes Luke Barker to Lead Security Practice

Luke Barker appointed as head of Security Practice at Telstra Purple, leading the way in cybersecurity for business and government customers.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2023
Cybermate unveils Australia's 1st 'Psybersecurity' app for SMEs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybermate unveils Australia's 1st 'Psybersecurity' app for SMEs

Cybermate 2.0 turns the spotlight onto the human behavioural aspects of cyber risk, thus complementing traditional cybersecurity measures.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Cyber attackers exploiting inbox rules to evade detection
Firewalls

Cyber attackers exploiting inbox rules to evade detection

Attacks exploiting email inbox rules are on the rise, allowing cyber criminals to evade detection and extract information or money, warns Barracuda.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2023
Check Point Software completes acquisition of Perimeter 81
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point Software completes acquisition of Perimeter 81

The move will accelerate the adoption of secure access across remote users, sites, and the cloud with one of the fastest and most secure SASE solution.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023
ExtraHop open sources its machine learning dataset
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ExtraHop open sources its machine learning dataset

The initiative aims to expand cybersecurity collaboration, advance innovation across the industry, and level the playing field for defenders.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2023
APAC lacking 2.1M cybersecurity professionals, is AI the answer?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

APAC lacking 2.1M cybersecurity professionals, is AI the answer?

APAC needs 2.1 million cybersecurity professionals to combat evolving threats, and Kaspersky suggests utilising AI to boost defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023
Hospitality sector facing distinct security challenges
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hospitality sector facing distinct security challenges

Trustwave releases research on cybersecurity risks faced by the hospitality sector, including specific threats and mitigation strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2023
CyberArk unveils AI Center of Excellence for cybersecurity
Malware

CyberArk unveils AI Center of Excellence for cybersecurity

93% of security professionals surveyed expect AI-enabled threats to affect their organisation in 2023, with AI-powered malware cited as the top concern.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023
Check Point to acquire SaaS security vendor Atmosec
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point to acquire SaaS security vendor Atmosec

The technology will help discover malicious applications, prevent communication with risky 3rd party applications and fix SaaS misconfigurations.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023
Check Point to acquire SaaS discovery specialists Atmosec
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point to acquire SaaS discovery specialists Atmosec

Check Point Software Technologies acquires Atmosec to enhance its SaaS security offering and address security gaps in SaaS applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023
Most attacked games revealed as dangerous gaming habits rise
Gaming

Most attacked games revealed as dangerous gaming habits rise

Improper gaming habits can lead to malware and viruses, account takeover, identity theft, swatting and doxing, spyware, data breaches, DDoS attacks and more.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023
Malicious web application transactions skyrocket 500%
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Malicious web application transactions skyrocket 500%

Radware, a provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, has released its first half of the 2023 Global Threat Analysis Report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
NCC Group reveals Cl0p ransomware attack continues to dominate
Ransomware

NCC Group reveals Cl0p ransomware attack continues to dominate

The findings mark a 154% increase year-on-year (198 attacks in July 2022), and a 16% rise on the previous month (434 attacks in June 2023).

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Sapphire acquires Awen to move towards OT specialisation
IoT Security

Sapphire acquires Awen to move towards OT specialisation

The appointment of new CEO, Ian Thomas, and acquisition signals the next phase of growth for wholly UK-based Sapphire.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023
Norton launches all-in-one cybersecurity solution for NZ small businesses
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Norton launches all-in-one cybersecurity solution for NZ small businesses

Norton unveils cybersecurity service, Norton Small Business, designed to protect NZ's small firms from online attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023
Logpoint and METCLOUD partner to tackle rise in cyber threats
Data Analytics

Logpoint and METCLOUD partner to tackle rise in cyber threats

Logpoint and METCLOUD have partnered to address cybersecurity challenges in the UK as the threat landscape worsens and expertise becomes scarce.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023
True partners with Vectra AI to improve risk management
Digital Transformation

True partners with Vectra AI to improve risk management

Vectra AI has been appointed by True Digital Group, Thailand's digital transformation enabler, to strengthen its defence against growing cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2023