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Cato Networks reveals insecure protocols widespread in inaugural SASE report
Firewalls

Cato Networks reveals insecure protocols widespread in inaugural SASE report

Cato Networks exposes systemic cybersecurity gaps in inaugural threat report, revealing insecure protocols employed across WAN by all examined organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Cybercriminal exploit rates rise 43% in 2023's second half
Firewalls

Cybercriminal exploit rates rise 43% in 2023's second half

Cyber attacks on new industry vulnerabilities increased by 43% in the second half of 2023 highlighting urgent need for robust security measures.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023
Cybersecurity

Alarming data reveals 32 million password attacks in 2023

Kaspersky's annual report reveals an alarming spike, with more than 32 million attempts by cybercriminals to crack passwords reported in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Why eCommerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection
Customer Experience

Why eCommerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection

In the cyber-threat landscape, eCommerce businesses constantly juggle between providing a fast, seamless user experience and robust security measures, with threats ranging from bot attacks to DDoS assaults.

By John Agger • 4 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity
Malware

How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity

From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.

By Anthony Daniel • 4 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Malware

What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams

As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.

By Mark Gorrie • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Australian firms see customer rates hit by increasing fraud
Fintech

Australian firms see customer rates hit by increasing fraud

LexisNexis Risk Solutions' study reveals 80% of Australian firms recognise fraud significantly impacting customer conversion rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Trustifi launches innovative phishing detection training for MSPs
Artificial Intelligence

Trustifi launches innovative phishing detection training for MSPs

AI and cloud-based cybersecurity company Trustifi has launched a Email Security Awareness training module, enhancing network user protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
Malware

Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs

PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Akamai unveils Shield NS53 to protect DNS infrastructures
Cloud Security

Akamai unveils Shield NS53 to protect DNS infrastructures

Akamai Technologies unveils Shield NS53, a novel product aimed to safeguard on-premises DNS infrastructure from resource exhaustion attacks.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Mandiant reveals threats to Ivanti Connect Secure appliances
EduTech

Mandiant reveals threats to Ivanti Connect Secure appliances

Mandiant reveals new findings on threat actors exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure appliances, laying bare a disturbing mix of state-linked and profit-driven cyberattacks.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024
The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI
Disaster Recovery

The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI

This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.

By Brett Chase • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Portnox unveils Conditional Access for Applications to improve data security
Software-as-a-Service

Portnox unveils Conditional Access for Applications to improve data security

Cloud-security provider Portnox fortifies application security with its new offering, 'Conditional Access for Applications', offering passwordless authentication and endpoint risk management.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cybercriminals stories

Under the knife: Healthcare sector grappling with rising ransomware threat
Unified Communications

Under the knife: Healthcare sector grappling with rising ransomware threat

Australia's healthcare sector faces an increase in potentially fatal ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of prioritised cybersecurity amidst digital transformation.

By Matthew Lowe • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
There is no zero trust without network visibility
Malware

There is no zero trust without network visibility

As Australian organisations continue down the zero trust path, they can build on gains from network visibility by simplifying and modernising their app estate, and being open to AI.

By Simon Howe • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Australian firms at risk due to evolving cybercriminal sophistication
Biometrics

Australian firms at risk due to evolving cybercriminal sophistication

Growing sophistication of cybercriminal identities threatens Australian enterprises, as only over one-third implement multi-factor authentication, leaving them vulnerable to AI-driven attacks, reports Ping Identity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Kaspersky detects 500k phishing attempts on SEA businesses
Generative AI

Kaspersky detects 500k phishing attempts on SEA businesses

Nearly 500,000 financial phishing attempts were detected in Southeast Asia in 2023, with the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia seeing the highest numbers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024