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Chinese cyberespionage group targets U.S. Govt and Defense
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Chinese cyberespionage group targets U.S. Govt and Defense

The NSA has issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting a cluster of activity it attributes to a People's Republic of China state-sponsored threat group.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023
NCC finds ransomware attacks remain at record highs
EduTech

NCC finds ransomware attacks remain at record highs

April saw the second highest volume of attacks ever recorded by NCC Group's Global Threat Intelligence team, with ransomware attacks remaining at record highs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2023
CyberSmart defends MSPs against threatening cyber landscape
Ransomware

CyberSmart defends MSPs against threatening cyber landscape

The company has offered its managed service provider partners free Cyber Essentials and access to CyberSmart's risk management tool.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2023
The APJ Threat Landscape -Why Employees Might Be Your Best Defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The APJ Threat Landscape -Why Employees Might Be Your Best Defence

As the region's largest and most digitally mature market, Australia seeing common threats in greater numbers is by no means surprising.

By Jennifer Cheng • 5 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Secureworks reveals 'thriving' infostealer market enabling cyber crime
Malware

Secureworks reveals 'thriving' infostealer market enabling cyber crime

The Secureworks Counter Threat Unit has revealed a thriving infostealer market that serves as a key enabler for the most damaging forms of cyber crime.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Plan Radar gives pointers on construction data security
Firewalls

Plan Radar gives pointers on construction data security

It is easy for hackers to infiltrate construction data security systems through the internet or gain physical access via external contractors.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Report finds 550% jump in unique threats - Cequence Security
EduTech

Report finds 550% jump in unique threats - Cequence Security

Cequence Security reports a 550% rise in unique API threats during the holiday period, highlighting the need for improved API protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023
The high cost of the cybersecurity skills gap: Why we need to act now
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The high cost of the cybersecurity skills gap: Why we need to act now

There is a worldwide cybersecurity professional shortage. But what does this mean for cybercriminals? More easy money to make.

By Andrew Solovay • 4 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023
Check Point reveals top malware and vulnerabilities in April 2023
Malware

Check Point reveals top malware and vulnerabilities in April 2023

Researchers uncovered a substantial Qbot malspam campaign distributed through malicious PDF files attached to emails seen in multiple languages.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023
BlackBerry Announces 2023 Partner Award Winners in APAC
Digital Transformation

BlackBerry Announces 2023 Partner Award Winners in APAC

Australian-based partners emt Distribution and Intellect IT take out two accolades at the BlackBerry partner cybersecurity sales kick-off award ceremony.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
ESET shares key changes in world of advanced persistent threat activity
EduTech

ESET shares key changes in world of advanced persistent threat activity

ESET releases APT Activity Report, revealing China-aligned threat actors targeting Europe and Iran-aligned group deploying new backdoor in Israel.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th May 2023
Phishing preys on known brands such as Microsoft and Adobe - report
Phishing

Phishing preys on known brands such as Microsoft and Adobe - report

Overall, two out of three threats people encounter online today use social engineering techniques, taking advantage of human weaknesses, the report finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th May 2023
The often-overlooked cybersecurity risk: unsecured printers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The often-overlooked cybersecurity risk: unsecured printers

The continued threat of malicious cyber activity should be a wake-up call for businesses of all sizes and industries.

By Ted Garner • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2023
Action1 Corporation enhances patch management platform with new features
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Action1 Corporation enhances patch management platform with new features

Action1 Corporation is looking to add vulnerability discovery and prioritisation based on IT asset value to its patch management capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2023
Semperis appoints Daniel Lattimer as Area VP, UK & Ireland
Application Security

Semperis appoints Daniel Lattimer as Area VP, UK & Ireland

Semperis appoints Daniel Lattimer as Area VP, UK & Ireland, to expand its identity protection solutions amidst increasing cyber threats.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023
Kaspersky shares latest details about malicious APT threat actor
Malware

Kaspersky shares latest details about malicious APT threat actor

Kaspersky's investigation reveals that Tomiris APT group, which operates in Central Asia, deploys malware previously linked to Turla.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
Digital systems running India's DFC cannot afford to fail
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Digital systems running India's DFC cannot afford to fail

A key challenge for the DFC was the need to integrate modern technology and systems to ensure seamless and efficient operations.

By Lin Hoe Foong • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023

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