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CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
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Manufacturing sector hit hardest by ransomware in 2024
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
New research reveals the manufacturing sector was hit hardest by cyber attacks in Q3 2024, with 394 ransomware incidents accounting for 71% of all cases.
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Amazon launches OpenSearch integration with Security Lake
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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soc
Amazon has launched its OpenSearch Service zero-ETL integration with Security Lake, enabling organisations to enhance security data analytics and insights.
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Lineaje report reveals open source vulnerabilities rise
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
A new report by Lineaje reveals that over 95% of security vulnerabilities stem from open-source dependencies, highlighting critical risks for organisations.
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Gen foresees rising AI-driven scams & identity risks by 2025
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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physical security
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email security
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Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.
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Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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iot security
Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
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Five Eyes recommend Semperis’ Purple Knight for cyber defence
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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okta
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cyber attacks
The Five Eyes Alliance has highlighted Semperis' Purple Knight tool in new guidance aimed at bolstering cybersecurity against identity threats.
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Cybersecurity advisory highlights top vulnerabilities of 2023
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Leading cybersecurity agencies have issued an advisory identifying frequently exploited vulnerabilities in 2023, urging enhanced security measures across sectors.
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Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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customs
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immigration
Entrust's Seamless Travel Experience Survey reveals 94% of Australian frequent flyers favour biometric solutions for reducing airport wait times.
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American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.
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Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
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Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a 46% rise in cyberattacks, emphasising AI-enhanced scams. New Zealand and the UK are notably affected by financial scams.
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Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Palo Alto Networks reveals the alarming rise of AI-generated deepfake scams targeting individuals and organisations, with hundreds of implicated domains.
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Australian emergency services' IT vulnerability exposed by SOTI report
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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ai security
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healthtech
A SOTI report unveils major IT vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency services, raising alarms after CrowdStrike's global outage affected 8.5 million devices.
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D2L acquires H5P Group, launches AI-powered D2L Lumi
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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data privacy
D2L acquires H5P Group and launches D2L Lumi, an AI-powered tool designed to enrich learning experiences and streamline educational content creation.
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Genetec to host Security Center SaaS on Microsoft Azure in Australia
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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physical security
Genetec now hosts its Security Center SaaS in Australia via Microsoft Azure to meet the growing regional demand for local cloud-based physical security.
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ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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martech
ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
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BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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genai
BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, marking its third win as US partner of the year and a debut win in Canada.
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Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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threat intelligence
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cyber threats
A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.
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Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cloud services
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hackers
Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.