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How to secure Gen AI prompt fields: Battling a new cyber frontier
Firewalls

How to secure Gen AI prompt fields: Battling a new cyber frontier

As hackers exploit vulnerabilities in Gen AI prompt fields, organisations face mounting security challenges and must adopt innovative measures to safeguard their systems.

By Uri Dorot and Pavan Thatha • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Phishing

Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable

Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Ransomware

Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance

Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Sophos & Pax8 join forces to bolster MSP cybersecurity
Firewalls

Sophos & Pax8 join forces to bolster MSP cybersecurity

A strategic partnership between Sophos and Pax8 will enhance the cybersecurity offerings for over 40,000 Managed Service Providers, streamlining solution management.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats
Ransomware

Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats

Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally
Phishing

Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally

Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Regulated sectors pivot from detection to prevention focus
Phishing

Regulated sectors pivot from detection to prevention focus

A new report by Everfox reveals a major shift towards preventative cybersecurity strategies in US and UK regulated sectors, with 97% of organisations facing cyber incidents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS
Data Protection

BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS

BlackFog has launched its groundbreaking anti-data exfiltration solution for macOS, aiming to protect against the rising tides of ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks
Malware

Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks

Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Kaspersky report reveals disparity in IT security staffing
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky report reveals disparity in IT security staffing

Kaspersky's 2024 report reveals stark contrasts in IT security staffing, with SMBs employing 33% security personnel versus 22% in larger firms, highlighting resource challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
AI-enhanced security tools unveiled by Check Point Software
Malware

AI-enhanced security tools unveiled by Check Point Software

Check Point Software Technologies has introduced AI-powered security upgrades to combat a surge in cyberattacks across the Asia-Pacific region, averaging 2,915 weekly attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
Firewalls

Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024

A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Data Protection

Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security

Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats to Microsoft 365 via HTTP client tools surge

A recent report by Proofpoint reveals that 78% of Microsoft 365 users faced account takeovers, with attackers adeptly using HTTP client tools like Axios.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

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New metric introduced to measure value of cybersecurity
Financial Systems

New metric introduced to measure value of cybersecurity

A report by HackerOne reveals security leaders' doubts over traditional ROI metrics, introducing Return on Mitigation to better assess cybersecurity investments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Singapore reports record cyberattacks in Southeast Asia 2024
Malware

Singapore reports record cyberattacks in Southeast Asia 2024

Kaspersky's report reveals Singapore faced over 21 million cyberattacks in 2024, ranking it 8th globally as a source of digital threats in Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
N-able aids Ventnor in thwarting police cyberattack
Firewalls

N-able aids Ventnor in thwarting police cyberattack

N-able's Managed Detection and Response solution has successfully thwarted a cyberattack on Ventnor City's Police Department, highlighting the urgent need for robust security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Data Protection

Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks

A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025