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OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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OpenText's 2024 Global Ransomware Survey reveals a surge in cyberattacks, with 62% of companies facing supply chain ransomware and high ransom payments.
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Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs warns of rising cyber threats ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, targeting voters and electoral processes.
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Developer upskilling crucial for Secure-by-Design success

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Secure Code Warrior's new study reveals that under 4% of developers are engaged in Secure-by-Design upskilling, despite critical sectors showing strong security postures.
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Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October

Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge businesses to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat evolving threats and enhance their security measures.
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Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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A recent Microsoft report reveals that the education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks, highlighting serious security concerns.
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Exclusive: Mandiant Consulting highlights evolving cyber threats and AI's role

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Mandiant Consulting's Jurgen Kutcher warns of evolving cyber threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and the transformative role of AI in both attacks and defences.
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Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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The NSA, alongside international partners, has unveiled vital new guidelines to bolster security for Active Directory systems amid rising cyber threats.
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NinjaOne launches AI tool & appoints data VP Carusone

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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NinjaOne elevates Joel Carusone to Senior Vice President of Data and AI, unveiling a new AI tool aimed at streamlining patch management for IT teams.
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AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.
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American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.
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Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls & software

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Sophos has unveiled its new XGS Series desktop firewalls, featuring nine models that double performance while halving energy consumption for SMEs.
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Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.
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Commvault launches Cloud Rewind for enhanced resilience

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Commvault has launched its innovative Cloud Rewind solution, aimed at enhancing cyber resilience for cloud-first organisations post-cyberattack.
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Commvault launches cyber resilience platform on AWS

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Commvault has launched its Cloud cyber resilience platform on AWS, introducing features aimed at strengthening data protection for customers.
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Commvault & Pure Storage unveil cyber readiness solution

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Commvault and Pure Storage have launched a joint cyber readiness solution to help financial institutions meet the EU's DORA regulations by 2025.
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Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, experts stress the urgency of adopting robust cyber defence strategies amid rising digital threats.
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New app launched to secure Exchange servers for free

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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Easy365Manager Freemium launches to safeguard small businesses from critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange servers, supporting up to 25 users at no cost.
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Navigating enterprise-wide deployment of generative AI in banking

Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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Generative AI is revolutionising banking in Australia and New Zealand, with 79% of banks progressing beyond initial adoption stages to enhance operations.
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Australian firms lost over USD $1m in CPS cyber attacks

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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New research by Claroty reveals that cyber attacks on cyber-physical systems in Australia cost organisations over USD $1 million, urging security investment.
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Cyber threats surge as nation-states team up with cybercrime groups

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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The OpenText 2024 report reveals rising collaboration between nation-states and cybercrime groups, posing a serious threat to global supply chains.