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OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks
Ransomware

OpenText survey: rise in software supply chain attacks

OpenText's 2024 Global Ransomware Survey reveals a surge in cyberattacks, with 62% of companies facing supply chain ransomware and high ransom payments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet
Firewalls

Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet

Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs warns of rising cyber threats ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, targeting voters and electoral processes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Developer upskilling crucial for Secure-by-Design success
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Developer upskilling crucial for Secure-by-Design success

Secure Code Warrior's new study reveals that under 4% of developers are engaged in Secure-by-Design upskilling, despite critical sectors showing strong security postures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October
Unified Communications

Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge businesses to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat evolving threats and enhance their security measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft
EduTech

Education remains a target for cyberattacks says Microsoft

A recent Microsoft report reveals that the education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cyberattacks, highlighting serious security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Mandiant Consulting highlights evolving cyber threats and AI's role
Ransomware

Exclusive: Mandiant Consulting highlights evolving cyber threats and AI's role

Mandiant Consulting's Jurgen Kutcher warns of evolving cyber threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and the transformative role of AI in both attacks and defences.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Expert insights on NSA's new guidelines for Active Directory security

The NSA, alongside international partners, has unveiled vital new guidelines to bolster security for Active Directory systems amid rising cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Consumers demand stronger data security against AI risks
Data Protection

Consumers demand stronger data security against AI risks

Research from Cohesity reveals that consumers worldwide are increasingly alarmed about excessive data collection and potential AI threats to their privacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
NinjaOne launches AI tool & appoints data VP Carusone
Generative AI

NinjaOne launches AI tool & appoints data VP Carusone

NinjaOne elevates Joel Carusone to Senior Vice President of Data and AI, unveiling a new AI tool aimed at streamlining patch management for IT teams.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region
Ransomware

AI raises cybersecurity concerns in Asia Pacific region

A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

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Exclusive: Australians express rising concern over AI in Cohesity survey
EduTech

Exclusive: Australians express rising concern over AI in Cohesity survey

A new survey by Cohesity reveals that 93% of Australians are increasingly concerned about how AI affects data security, far surpassing worries in the US and UK.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
watchTowr secures $19 million in funding for expansion
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

watchTowr secures $19 million in funding for expansion

watchTowr has successfully secured $19 million in a Series A funding round to boost its expansion in the cybersecurity sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Australian firms warned on rising spear-phishing threat
Firewalls

Australian firms warned on rising spear-phishing threat

Australian firms are warned of rising spear-phishing threats, with CMTG defending against over 1,400 attacks daily, stressing the need for robust cyber security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Australian firms urged to bolster defences against AI risks
Malware

Australian firms urged to bolster defences against AI risks

As Australia recognises 'AI Month', cybersecurity concerns mount, with experts stressing the urgent need for enhanced protection against AI-related threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks

Australia faces a 23% rise in cyber attacks, prompting calls for a new Cyber Security Act to bolster protection against escalating cybercrime threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Protecting human & non-human identities in cybersecurity
Multi-factor authentication

Protecting human & non-human identities in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity leaders stress the urgent need to address AI-driven threats to both human and non-human identities amidst rising cyber attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Bugcrowd partners with SEC DATACOM in cybersecurity push
Ransomware

Bugcrowd partners with SEC DATACOM in cybersecurity push

Bugcrowd has formed an agreement with SEC DATACOM to bolster cybersecurity across Finland and the Baltic regions amid rising threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024