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Threat predictions for 2025: Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks
Firewalls

Threat predictions for 2025: Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks

As cybercriminals gear up for 2025, expect bolder attacks and a shift towards more specialised, sophisticated threat tactics according to new predictions.

By Derek Manky • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company
Ransomware

Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company

A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Vectra AI extends partnership with Globe Telecom to boost security
Data Protection

Vectra AI extends partnership with Globe Telecom to boost security

Vectra AI is extending its partnership with Globe Telecom to enhance cybersecurity, achieving a 99% reduction in alert noise for 80 million customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Commvault unveils Clumio Backtrack for AWS data recovery
Storage

Commvault unveils Clumio Backtrack for AWS data recovery

Commvault introduces Clumio Backtrack, a feature for quick recovery of Amazon S3 datasets, aiding enterprises in mitigating data loss and cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Palo Alto forecasts AI-driven cyber threats in APAC 2025
Firewalls

Palo Alto forecasts AI-driven cyber threats in APAC 2025

Palo Alto Networks forecasts a pivotal 2025 for APAC cybersecurity, spotlighting AI integration and rising threats from deepfakes and quantum computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Cybersecurity predictions for Asia Pacific in 2025
Firewalls

Cybersecurity predictions for Asia Pacific in 2025

Palo Alto Networks reveals that by 2025, Asia Pacific organisations must unify cybersecurity platforms to combat rising AI-driven threats and deepfakes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
SentinelLabs uncovers CyberVolk hacktivist operations
Malware

SentinelLabs uncovers CyberVolk hacktivist operations

SentinelLabs has unveiled a report on CyberVolk, detailing the hacktivist group's ransomware activities and connections within the cybercrime ecosystem.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Bugcrowd attains global CREST accreditation for services
DevOps

Bugcrowd attains global CREST accreditation for services

Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, enhancing its penetration testing services and commitment to cybersecurity standards across multiple regions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Bugcrowd expands with global CREST accreditation achievement
Data Protection

Bugcrowd expands with global CREST accreditation achievement

Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, expanding its penetration testing services to the US, Australia, and Singapore following a key acquisition.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
IT-OT convergence: Why security leaders must act now to protect both domains
Unified Communications

IT-OT convergence: Why security leaders must act now to protect both domains

As IT and OT systems merge, cybersecurity leaders face urgent challenges managing risks across both domains to ensure operational safety and data security.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Australian banks criticised for weak email scam defences
Data Protection

Australian banks criticised for weak email scam defences

Research by Proofpoint reveals that 66% of Australian banks are ill-equipped to combat email fraud, risking customer safety amid rising scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Commvault named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024 report
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024 report

Commvault has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 report on Data Resilience Solutions, scoring top marks in the Current Offering category.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

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Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative
Unified Communications

Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is launching a Voluntary Data Classification Framework to bolster cybersecurity and assist businesses, especially SMEs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Cyber Security Act passed into law
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber Security Act passed into law

Australia's Parliament has passed the Cyber Security Act, mandating businesses to report ransomware payments within 72 hours to bolster national security.

By Dan Pearce • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Australian firms embrace AI to bolster cybersecurity efforts
Firewalls

Australian firms embrace AI to bolster cybersecurity efforts

A new survey reveals that 56% of Australian IT professionals view AI as a crucial asset in combatting cyber threats, with 91% anticipating increased security spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Obsidian Security completes IRAP assessment for SaaS
Hyperscale

Obsidian Security completes IRAP assessment for SaaS

Obsidian Security has successfully completed the IRAP Assessment, now enabling its SaaS security platform for Australia's Federal Government agencies amid rising cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks
Ransomware

Wirral hospital cyberattack highlights ransomware risks

The ongoing cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has sparked alarm over the vulnerability of healthcare systems to ransomware threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024