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78% of healthcare providers experienced a data breach since 2021
EduTech

78% of healthcare providers experienced a data breach since 2021

New research reveals that 78% of global healthcare providers have experienced at least one data breach since 2021.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023
Increase in security breaches in UK healthcare sector
Breach Prevention

Increase in security breaches in UK healthcare sector

79% of UK healthcare providers have experienced at least one data breach since 2021, according to new research by SOTI.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023
3/4 at risk of being hacked due to poor password practice
Breach Prevention

3/4 at risk of being hacked due to poor password practice

Keeper Password Management Report indicates poor password practices could largely be due to feeling overwhelmed by cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023
ExtraHop earns customers' choice distinction in Gartner peer insights
Customer Experience

ExtraHop earns customers' choice distinction in Gartner peer insights

ExtraHop was recognised with a customers' choice distinction in Gartner peer insights voice of the customer for network detection and response.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Jun 2023
Input Validation and the problems with Sanitisation
Data Protection

Input Validation and the problems with Sanitisation

It is crucial for developers to understand the nuances of input validation and discuss why sanitisation can pose risks to your systems and applications.

By Jack Misiura • 5 min read • Tue, 30th May 2023
Over 340 million accounts compromised in data breaches
Breach Prevention

Over 340 million accounts compromised in data breaches

Over 340 million people have been impacted by business data breaches in the first four months of 2023, with Twitter's breach being the largest.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2023
Okta Identity Cloud adds Security Centre to enterprise plan
Multi-factor authentication

Okta Identity Cloud adds Security Centre to enterprise plan

The newly added features provide real-time monitoring of potential identity security events and threat response efficacy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023
Avast uncovers new scam scaring employees into paying big
Ransomware

Avast uncovers new scam scaring employees into paying big

New scam impersonating ransomware gangs threatens to sell stolen company data if employees don't respond, warns Avast.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2023
Logpoint releases BCS offering for SAP SuccessFactors
Human Capital Management

Logpoint releases BCS offering for SAP SuccessFactors

Logpoint's Business-Critical Security (BCS) solution is now available for SAP SuccessFactors, giving users real-time security and compliance monitoring.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Varonis
Data Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Varonis

Varonis: protecting businesses from data breaches, ensuring compliance. VP Scott Leach tells us more about their offerings and data risk assessments.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2023
Only 6% of ANZ businesses alerted of breach and data loss
Breach Prevention

Only 6% of ANZ businesses alerted of breach and data loss

Only 6% of breaches in Australia and New Zealand are flagged by internal systems, highlighting data management challenges, says Commvault.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
Investment in mental health amongst cybersecurity professionals set to increase
Breach Prevention

Investment in mental health amongst cybersecurity professionals set to increase

Investment in mental health is set to increase among cybersecurity professionals, with 45% prioritising it, according to a poll by Infosecurity Europe.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Cybersecurity funding to surge this financial year: Adapt
Supply Chain

Cybersecurity funding to surge this financial year: Adapt

According to Adapt's survey, 65% of cyber leaders expect funding increases, while 57% claim they still don't have the necessary budget.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
Australian cyber risk improves, insiders remain persistent threat
Breach Prevention

Australian cyber risk improves, insiders remain persistent threat

Trend Micro: Cyber risk levels improve for the first time, but insiders remain a persistent threat for global organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th May 2023
UK councils admit security failings with 1500 data breaches declared in 2022
Encryption

UK councils admit security failings with 1500 data breaches declared in 2022

UK Councils disclose almost 1,500 data breaches and 600 lost or stolen devices in 2022, according to Freedom of Information requests.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2023
Data governance key to combat data loss and breaches
Disaster Recovery

Data governance key to combat data loss and breaches

Data governance is crucial in combatting data breaches, with a recent report revealing a 26% increase in breaches in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2023
More Aussie employees receiving security training - KnowBe4
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

More Aussie employees receiving security training - KnowBe4

New research from KnowBe4 has found more Australian employees are being given security training as the country responds to high-profile data breaches.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023