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The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.
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AttackIQ launches Ready! 2.0 for advanced cyber defence testing

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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AttackIQ furthers cybersecurity efforts with the launch of AttackIQ Ready! 2.0, an advanced simulation-as-a-service tool designed to offer automated, flexible adversary emulation testing and bolster organisations' cyber defences.
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LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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LG Magna secures Cyber Security Management System certification ahead of new global regulations due July 2024.
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Taking organisations' physical security to the cloud

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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Physical security departments are recognising the value of cloud technologies for resource optimization, and many are embracing the benefits of hybrid solutions.
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Cybersecurity risks of legacy access control systems

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Dated access control systems pose increased cybersecurity threat, opening firms to cyberattacks and malware, potentially costing millions and damaging reputations.
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Data tampering is an underrated threat — get your backup ready

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Data tampering's growing threat in the era of AI underscores the essential role of immutable backups in protecting business data.
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Heritage Lifecare looks to SSS for around the clock cybersecurity services

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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Heritage Lifecare, one of New Zealand's largest aged care providers, has secured continual cybersecurity protection with SSS IT Security Specialists, relieving its fear of off-hours cyberattacks.
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Keepit's cloud backup solution offers rapid ransomware recovery

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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The Keepit SaaS data protection solution, used post cyber-attack, recovers data swiftly and prevents impacts of ransomware attacks.
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Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.
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The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.
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Check Point & NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Protect solution

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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Check Point Software collaborates with NVIDIA to launch 'Check Point AI Cloud Protect', a solution designed to increase security for AI cloud infrastructure.
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How AI is powering the next-generation of cybercriminals

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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Cybercriminals increasingly harness AI for innovative and harder-to-detect attacks, using tools like ChatGPT to improve malware efficiency, automate phishing attempts and exploit APIs vulnerabilities.
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CrowdStrike & NVIDIA team up for AI-powered cybersecurity

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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CrowdStrike and NVIDIA are collaborating to bolster AI-powered security on CrowdStrike's Falcon XDR platform. The alliance will harness NVIDIA's GPU-optimised AI to enhance threat detection and defence, aiding in faster breach prevention.
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How to Prepare for a Surge in Supply-Chain Cyberattacks

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Businesses are bracing for a rise in supply-chain cyberattacks, driven by increased digital interconnectedness and evolving threats, with strategies including proactive threat detection and third-party assessments.
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How AI and cybersecurity is shaping the 2024 election landscape

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Tensions over AI-generated content and cybersecurity risks heighten as US voters express cross-party concern for the 2024 electoral landscape.
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Upwind adds API security to its cloud platform amidst rising threats

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Upwind enhances its cloud security platform with real-time API threat detection response capability amid a surge in API usage and corresponding security risks.
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Australia ranks high in global malware detection rates, reveals Trend Micro

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Australia ranks 8th worldwide for malicious URL and malware detections, according to cybersecurity giant Trend Micro, highlighting a worrying trend towards sophisticated cyber attacks.
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Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.
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Advanced Malware Detection market could reach $43bn by 2033

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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The AMD market is set to hit $8.8bn by 2023, with forecasts predicting a growth to $43bn by 2033 due to rising global threat of sophisticated cyber attacks.
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Half of firms struggling to hire cybersecurity experts

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Nearly half of global companies take over six months to employ a qualified cybersecurity professional, a Kaspersky study reveals.