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Digital shield

'Commvault unveils AI-enhanced data protection platform 'Commvault Cloud''

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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data protection
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ransomware
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public cloud
Commvault has launched its new platform, Commvault Cloud, offering enhanced cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud organisations.
Cs dash

Logpoint launches automated system to improve cybersecurity for SAP systems

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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bi
Logpoint introduces the Vulnerability Monitoring Analyzer, an automated system to bolster cybersecurity and simplify patching processes for SAP systems. .
Surge

Surge in hacktivism aligns with geopolitical tensions in 2023

Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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microsoft
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atlassian
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cyber attacks
Cyberattacks surge by 11% amid Israel-Hamas, Ukraine-Russia, and Taiwan-China tensions, highlighting new hacktivist trends.
Australian flag

Australia pledges no ransom payments for cyber attacks at CRI Summit

Sat, 4th Nov 2023
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ai security
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hackers
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australian government
Australia officially pledges at the CRI Summit not to pay ransom for cyber attacks, affirming its dedication to combatting global cybercrime.
Nz

Small Kiwi businesses cut cybersecurity spend despite rising threats

Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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mfa
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phishing
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martech
Over 130,000 small businesses in New Zealand have faced cybersecurity issues, but reduced expenditure due to cost pressures, says Mastercard.
Lowe(2)

LogRhythm appoints Matthew Lowe as ANZ Country Manager in Sydney

Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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siem
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
LogRhythm has appointed Matthew Lowe as ANZ Country Manager, based in Sydney, to boost customer growth and develop relationships with channel partners.
Halloween

Keeper Security issues holiday warning against phishing scams

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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cyber attacks
Beware this Halloween as cyber criminals disguise phishing scams to trick people into revealing sensitive information, warns Keeper Security.
Cybersecurity spike

Rise in global cyberattacks, ransomware threats surge, healthcare and APAC most affected

Sun, 29th Oct 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
Global cyberattacks have increased by 3% in 2023, with ransomware affecting 1 in 34 organisations, says Check Point Research.
Dc certification

Fivetran data platform secures prestigious HITRUST certification

Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fivetran earns respected HITRUST certification, underscoring its commitment to robust security of highly-sensitive data.
Ai storm

API tech could boost AI growth to $5.4 trillion by 2027

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
New research explores the massive impact of APIs on the economy, including the rise – and rising cost – of API-related security attacks.
Malware 2

OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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malware
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Nastiest Malware report reveals rise in Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks, with Cl0p named as this year's top threat.
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Why securing smart grids is vital to the growth of smart cities

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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smart cities
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
As interest in the concept of smart cities grows around the world, attention is increasingly being placed on the vital role played by smart grids.
Threats

New threat actors drive record levels of ransomware attacks in September

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
September saw record levels of ransomware attacks, according to NCC Group's September Threat Pulse, with 514 victims details released in leak sites.
Iot industrial

Manufacturing sector hit hardest by 400% rise in IoT malware attacks

Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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malware
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manufacturing
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iot
The manufacturing industry is the biggest victim of a 400% YoY increase in IoT and OT malware attacks, as per Zscaler.
Health

Now is the time for self-healing systems in healthcare

Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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zero trust security
The healthcare sector not only houses a vast amount of public information but also faces an increasing threat as it undergoes digital transformations.
Check point report

Unveiling the future of hacktivism: Check Point Software report 2023

Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
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anonymous
Check Point Software unveils insights into the future of hacktivism in 2023, warning about state-sponsored threats.
Norton

Norton boosts security and privacy with new enhancements

Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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cyber attacks
A new private email feature in Norton AntiTrack changes email addresses and removes hidden trackers to bolster online privacy.
Ransomware

New threat report reveals true dominance of ransomware

Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Increases in ransomware, commercial off-the-shelf malware, and attacks against cloud service providers create new challenges for cybersecurity teams.
Cios

Cybersecurity ops not an immediate priority for CIOs

Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity insurance
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cyber attacks
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financial services
The study underscores the vital position of cybersecurity within organisations, with 67% of respondents listing it as their top focus area.
Cybersecurity

Check Point forecasts rising AI-enabled cyberthreats for 2024

Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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supply chain
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ai
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trends & predictions
Cybersecurity firm Check Point has warned of an upswing in AI-powered cybercrime and state-sponsored hacktivism in 2024.