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Data breach stories - Page 2

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Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
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Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
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WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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Gap in cyber preparedness between Australia, UK, & US
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A new report reveals that only 50% of Australian executives feel their businesses can handle cyber threats, compared to 84% in the UK and US.
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Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns
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network security
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A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.
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Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?
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As threats intensify within hybrid cloud environments, deep observability emerges as crucial for security, offering clarity amid escalating complexities.
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Intelliworx warns SMBs of evolving cyber threat landscape
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Intelliworx warns SMBs of rising cyber threats, including evil twin attacks and cryptojacking, stressing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Man fears being target of identity theft after personal details stolen in cyber attack
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An Auckland man fears identity theft after personal details were stolen from Bloom Hearing Specialists, who kept his data for over six years.
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IGEL unveils new service to recover from cyber attacks swiftly
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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At IGEL Disrupt 24 in Munich, IGEL unveiled its new subscription service, IGEL for Business Continuity, designed to restore compromised Windows endpoints and keep business operations resilient.
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KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee hiring scam
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee scam; firm thwarted a sophisticated cyber-attack just 25 minutes after a fraudulent hire accessed company systems.
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Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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World Patient Safety Day is a timely reminder of the threat hackers and cyber-criminals pose to the country’s most vulnerable.
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How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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Mid-sized businesses under cyber-attack pressure look to Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to bridge security and staffing gaps, navigating an evolving threat landscape.
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Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Trustwave's latest reports unveil growing cryptocurrency and ransomware threats in financial services, highlight the urgency of combating phishing-as-a-service and insider threats.
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Indosat launches IMSecure to bolster customer data protection
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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data protection
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has launched IMSecure, reinforcing their commitment to data protection, aiming to fortify customer trust against digital threats.
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BigID & Cohesity expand partnership for enhanced data security
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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BigID and Cohesity expand their partnership to bolster data security and risk management in backup processes, enhancing visibility and control over sensitive data.
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A third of companies hit by data breach amid rising concerns
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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A report by AppOmni reveals that one third of companies suffered a data breach this year, amid rising generative AI concerns and declining SaaS confidence.
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Enzoic boosts Active Directory security with new features
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Enzoic's updated Active Directory tool bolsters password security and eases IT workloads with continuous monitoring, detailed insights, and enhanced permissions.
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NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.
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Life360 breach exposes 442,000 users: experts warn of API vulnerabilities
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Life360 suffers major data breach exposing personal information of 442,519 users. API flaw also affects Tile, leading to sensitive data theft and extortion attempt.
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Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.
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AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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A five-month data breach at AT&T has exposed the information of all customers within that period, highlighting urgent cybersecurity challenges in the telecom sector.