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Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025
3 days ago
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Kaspersky warns that supply chain attacks and IT outages could escalate in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in key technologies and infrastructure.
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New year, new protections: Top tips to safeguard your business from cyber-attacks in 2025
3 days ago
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With one in three Kiwi small businesses vulnerable to cyber-attacks, experts urge owners to prioritise cybersecurity measures in 2025.
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Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead
4 days ago
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Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.
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Kiteworks predicts key cybersecurity trends for 2025
Last week
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Kiteworks forecasts 12 key cybersecurity trends for 2025, highlighting the urgency of protecting sensitive data amid rising threats and regulatory pressures.
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UK urged to prioritise reform against cyber attack risks
Last week
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Cyber experts are urging UK ministers to act on reforms as the risk of cyber attacks on national infrastructure is increasingly underestimated.
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Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.
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Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company
Last month
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A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.
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Cyber Security Act passed into law
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Australia's Parliament has passed the Cyber Security Act, mandating businesses to report ransomware payments within 72 hours to bolster national security.
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Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms
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New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.
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Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks
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The ongoing cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has sparked alarm over the vulnerability of healthcare systems to ransomware threats.
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Ransomware attacks rise by 19% in October according to NCC Group
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Ransomware attacks surged 19% in October, totalling 486 incidents globally, as threat actors increasingly targeted critical infrastructure sectors.
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Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI
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As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.
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ASX 200 report reveals cybersecurity risks in retail sector
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A new report reveals alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary sector, exposing major companies to increased breach risks.
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Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?
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As hybrid cloud infrastructure evolves, the 2024 Gigamon survey reveals deep observability is vital for IT teams to tackle growing security threats.
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Akamai enhances Guardicore for AWS with agentless support
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Akamai has expanded its Guardicore Segmentation solution for AWS, enhancing Zero Trust capabilities amid rising cybersecurity threats, including ransomware.
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KnowBe4 unveils AI-focused HRM+ for human risk management
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KnowBe4 has launched HRM+, a human risk management platform to tackle cybersecurity risks in the AI era, following its acquisition of Egress.
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Microsoft Power Pages misconfigurations expose NHS data
Last month
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A report reveals that misconfigured settings in Microsoft Power Pages have exposed the sensitive data of millions, including over 1.1 million NHS employees.
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Ransomware attacks surge in Southeast Asia with 57,000 cases
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Kaspersky has detected over 57,000 ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia this year, with Indonesia facing the most incidents as cybercriminals target key sectors.
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Exclusive Networks partners with Druva for SaaS data protection
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Exclusive Networks has partnered with Druva to enhance SaaS data protection in EMEA, introducing advanced security solutions amid rising cyber threats.
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OpenText reveals 2024 nastiest malware, LockBit leads list
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OpenText's 'Nastiest Malware of 2024' list highlights LockBit as the top ransomware threat amid rising cybercrime targeting critical infrastructure.