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FortiGuard predicts rise in advanced threat methods

New research predicts the convergence of advanced persistent threat methods with cybercrime, enabling a new wave of destructive attacks at scale.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022

Ransomware

Mandiant releases threat data forecast report for 2023

Mandiant's experts have collaborated to examine 2022's threat data and trends to compile a forecast report shedding light on what to expect in the coming year.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022

Ransomware

Microsoft report finds 74% increase in password attacks

Microsoft has published its Digital Defense Report 2022, sharing insights on how the digital threat landscape is evolving and how to mitigate these issues.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022

Ransomware

Cybergangs are recruiting and rewarding supporters

Cyber gangs are enlisting and rewarding supporters, says Avast report, revealing an increase in PC adware and Raccoon Stealer activity.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022

Internet of Things

BeyondTrust Remote Support 22.3 offers new tools for admin

BeyondTrust has released BeyondTrust Remote Support 22.3, introducing new admin capabilities to improve time to value.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2022

Ransomware

Time to rethink how to fix software supply chain vulnerabilities

IT teams are still grappling with the Log4Shell vulnerability, affecting Java enterprise applications and making holiday surprises likely.

By Dean Vaughan • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyberattacks against Australian retail tripled: Imperva

In Australia, cyberattacks against retail grew significantly in 2022, increasing the risk of fraud and data loss; automated threats caused 62% of incidents.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

Partner Programmes

Cisco to secure organisations wherever work happens

Investment in channel programs and expanded routes to market are all advantages of doing business with Cisco, enabling partners to be secure and profitable.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

Cloud Services

Reducing growing security costs without compromising compliance

Pandemic drives critical infrastructure and digital-reliant organisations to increase cybersecurity, leading to rising costs.

By Richard Barretto • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2022

Hyperscale

Akamai unveils next generation DDoS defense platform

Akamai Technologies expands its DDoS protection platform with global rollout of new scrubbing centres, increasing defense capacity to 20 Tbps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2022

EduTech

False sense of cybersecurity running rampant – report

Cybersecurity concerns and education have not mitigated the overuse of the same passwords in 2022, according to LassPass.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022

Malware

HP launches Sure Access Enterprise to protect data and systems

SAE leverages HP's task isolation technology to run each privileged access session within its hardware-enforced virtual machine (VM).

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022

Cybersecurity

APAC businesses lacking cyber incident response plans

Companies in Malaysia and the Philippines have suffered the most incidents, while those in Hong Kong have suffered the least.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022

Phishing

Case study: Why cybersecurity insurance is essential for your business

Death and taxes are inevitable. So too is the rise of cyber incidents hitting organisations where it hurts most: the bottom line.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022

Risk & Compliance

Three ways to address the disconnect between cybersecurity leaders and the board

New attack surfaces and threats emerge seemingly every week, with the recent high-profile attacks in Australia exposing our current vulnerabilities.

By Garett Paton • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022

Firewalls

A dangerous game of hide and seek

A recent report by Sophos shows that cybercrooks are hiding (or dwelling) in the networks of smaller businesses for much longer than their larger counterparts.

By John Donovan • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022