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Cyberattacks stories - Page 22

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Australian businesses face infrastructure challenges with Gen AI
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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A new survey by Console Connect highlights that rapid adoption of generative AI could strain existing infrastructure, with Australian firms facing the most concern.
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AI's transformative impact celebrated on AI Appreciation Day
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
As AI Appreciation Day on 16 July nears, industry leaders highlight AI's transformative role in sectors like cybersecurity and data management.
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Qualys launches report to tackle tech debt & cyber risks
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Qualys has launched a no-cost Tech Debt Report to help organisations identify and mitigate cyber risks from outdated technology.
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Executives express optimism & concern over AI's business impact
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Okta’s AI at Work 2024 report reveals 89% of executives see AI positively, but security and data privacy concerns loom large. Chiefs show notable yet uneven AI understanding.
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New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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The new Labour government’s tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.
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Half of IT professionals uncertain of devices on their networks
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Half of IT pros believe unknown devices are on their networks, posing high risks, finds ACDS survey. Over two-thirds faced multiple data breaches in two years.
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Rubrik named 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year for healthcare
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Rubrik has been named the Healthcare and Life Sciences 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year for its innovative use of Microsoft Cloud to enhance customer solutions.
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Singapore faces high OT cyberattack frequency, report warns
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
A Palo Alto Networks report reveals that 73.3% of Singaporean OT environments faced cyberattacks last year, sparking urgent calls for enhanced defences.
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Cyber-attacks on TikTok & Indonesia prompt security discussion
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Recent cyber-attacks on TikTok and Indonesia's national data centre have sparked urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect digital infrastructures.
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ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
A KnowBe4 report reveals that over a third of ANZ employees are likely to fall for phishing scams, surpassing rates in North America and South America.
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Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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The rise of GenAI in business innovation, via tools like Microsoft Copilot, comes with an alarming spike in AI-powered cyberattacks, pushing security to its limits.
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Survey: investments in cybersecurity needed for insurance
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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Nearly all companies with cyber insurance have bolstered cybersecurity to meet policy terms, yet recovery costs from attacks, averaging USD $2.73 million, outstrip coverage.
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Adapting cybersecurity strategies to the escalating threat landscape
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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The takedown of Qakbot offers a brief respite for cybersecurity teams but highlights the persistent, evolving threat landscape and the complexity of combating cybercrime.
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Survey shows 76% of firms boost cyber defences for insurance
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Some 76% of firms bolstered cyber defences to secure insurance, though many remain unclear on coverage specifics amid rising attack recovery costs.
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Technology gap hinders Australian healthcare’s efficiency & safety
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Healthcare organisations in Australia are grappling with outdated tech, causing inefficiencies and data security threats, SOTI research reveals.
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Experts stress urgent need for AI safety amid rising cyber threats
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Experts warn of escalating cyber threats from AI, urging immediate action for AI safety as the UK launches the Inspect platform to ensure secure AI innovation.
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BlackBerry cyber report reveals 3.1 million attacks in Q1 2024
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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BlackBerry's latest report reveals alarming rise in malware, with 3.1 million cyberattacks thwarted from Jan to Mar 2024—critical infrastructure, especially finance, severely hit.
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Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.
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BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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smartphones
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ransomware
BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.
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How the midmarket can maximise the success of their AI efforts
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Midmarket firms can maximise AI success by adopting strategic approaches, mitigating risks, and leveraging expert partnerships to ensure effective and secure implementation.