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Ransomware down 57%, Secureworks warns against complacency

Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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Secureworks has cautioned against complacency despite a 57% decline in ransomware incident response engagements in 2022.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jam - An update from Trustwave

Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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TechDay's 10-Minute IT Jams speaks to Craig Searle, Director of Consulting at Trustwave on crisis management and effective cyberattack protocols.
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Radware solutions defend Israeli media website Rotter

Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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Rotter, an Israeli media business, has expanded its Radware cyber security and application delivery solutions portfolio.
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Illumio protects against ransomware with Microsoft Azure Firewall

Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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Illumio announces the general availability of Illumio for Microsoft Azure Firewall, designed to enhance cybersecurity and maximize the value of Azure Firewall.
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Supportive security culture essential for breach prevention

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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Improving the security culture within organisations plays a critical role in mitigating some breaches and bolster disaster recovery efforts.
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7.8% CAGR for critical infrastructure security till 2031: Adroit

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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According to Adroit Market Research, the global critical infrastructure security market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% between 2021 and 2031.
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Strong authentication best defence against Ransomware: Yubico

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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Cybercriminals are now looking to leverage new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models for profit-sharing in exchange for ransomware tools.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Aqua Security

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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Discover how Aqua Security is accelerating cloud transformation and addressing security challenges in the ANZ region.
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Reported ransomware attacks double as AI tactics take hold

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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Ransomware is at new heights as the frequency of attacks continues to climb with no sign of slowing down, according to Barracuda.
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Dynatrace enhances defence against hybrid workplace threats

Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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Dynatrace launches Security Analytics, a module using AI to help identify and defend against threats to hybrid and multicloud environments.
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DDoS carpet bombing is coming in fast

Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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Carpet bombing is one of those destructive techniques that has become a major concern for enterprises and service providers worldwide.
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Data breaches increase almost three times globally

Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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A total of 110.8 million accounts were breached in Q2 2023, with the US ranking first and amounting to almost half of all breaches from April through June.
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Cado Security Labs unveils inaugural cloud threat report

Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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The report elaborates on the evolving cloud threat landscape, highlighting the heightened risk of cyberattacks due to the adoption of cloud-focused services.
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CyFox identifies critical hijacking vulnerability in popular streaming software

Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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Critical hijacking vulnerability in Stremio 4.4 puts 5 million users at risk; remote code execution and information theft possible.
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Fortinet customers experience up to 86% greater efficiency

Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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Fortinet's SecOps solutions improve customer detection, containment, investigation and response, making security teams up to 86% more efficient.
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Governments and public services facing 40% more cyberattacks

Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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BlackBerry's latest report reveals a 40% surge in cyberattacks on government agencies and public services, with over 55,000 halted between March and May 2023.
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Are all SD-WANs created equal? (Quick answer: No)

Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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As the market grows, the application usage of SD-WAN, and the choices to be made, are also changing – and becoming increasingly specialised.
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Exabeam partners Chillisoft to tackle cybersecurity challenges

Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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Cloud-native New-Scale SIEM and advanced threat detection, investigation and response (TDIR) capabilities are available to more ANZ organisations.
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Altering the commercial landscape through the power of AI

Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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There will be winners and losers in the AI race, but AI pessimists are discounting the creativity and productivity that the technology will unleash.
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Cost containment strategy: Strengthening enterprise security

Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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In order to survive and thrive in these uncertain times, CIOs must come up with an innovative and holistic enterprise-wide cost containment strategy.