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80% of Australian organisations hit with ransomware in 2021
Malware

80% of Australian organisations hit with ransomware in 2021

80% of Australian organizations were hit with ransomware in 2021, up from 45% in 2020, according to a new survey by Sophos.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
WAF Multi-Vector and DDoS attacks are spiking in Australia
Distributed Denial of Service

WAF Multi-Vector and DDoS attacks are spiking in Australia

According to a new observation by Akamai, Australia has experienced a massive spike in WAF Multi-Vector and DDoS attacks.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
LastPass appoints Karim Toubba as CEO
Cloud Security

LastPass appoints Karim Toubba as CEO

Cloud security veteran Karim Toubba has joined LastPass as CEO, leading it as it separates from GoTo and invests further in seamless user experience.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Global Stories

ForgeRock releases Autonomous Access solution powered by AI
Passwordless

ForgeRock releases Autonomous Access solution powered by AI

ForgeRock has officially introduced ForgeRock Autonomous Access, a new solution that uses AI to prevent identity-based cyber attacks and fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
HackerOne launches Attack Resistance Management solution
Cybersecurity

HackerOne launches Attack Resistance Management solution

HackerOne has launched Attack Resistance Management - a new category of security solution that targets the root causes of the attack resistance gap.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
Use of malware, botnets and exploits expands in Q1 2022
Malware

Use of malware, botnets and exploits expands in Q1 2022

Malware, botnet, and exploit activity increased in Q1 2022, according to a report by managed security services provider Nuspire.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
A10 Networks finds over 15 million DDoS weapons in 2021
Malware

A10 Networks finds over 15 million DDoS weapons in 2021

A10 Networks notes that in the 2H 2021 reporting period, its security research team tracked more than 15.4 million Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) weapons.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th May 2022
Companies rushing to secure print infrastructure
Cybersecurity

Companies rushing to secure print infrastructure

Lack of firmware updates leaves print infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks, with hackers exploiting security gaps. Managed service providers can assist.

By Janne Iivonen • 4 min read • Wed, 11th May 2022
Sophos named Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice for network firewalls
Firewalls

Sophos named Gartner Peer Insights Customers Choice for network firewalls

The company earned the highest overall customer rating among vendors with at least 150 verified customer reviews.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
What are the DDoS attack trend predictions for 2022?
Distributed Denial of Service

What are the DDoS attack trend predictions for 2022?

Mitigation and recovery key to preserving brand reputation amid rising DDoS attacks, says Indusface. 4.4 million attacks recorded in H2 2021.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Data Theorem launches 'industry first' attack surface management solution
Data Analytics

Data Theorem launches 'industry first' attack surface management solution

Data Theorem releases Supply Chain Secure, a new attack surface management product to address software supply chain security threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Dell's software upgrades to boost security and capacity
Network Infrastructure

Dell's software upgrades to boost security and capacity

Dell Technologies has made more than 500 software advancements across Dell Powerstore, PowerMax and PowerFlex.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk

Today we are joined by CyberArk regional manager for ANZ Thomas Fikentscher, who gives us some expert insight into the company's Threat Landscape 2022 Report.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022
New strategies for cloud-native attacks - Aqua Security
Virtualisation

New strategies for cloud-native attacks - Aqua Security

New research from Aqua Security reveals attackers are using more sophisticated techniques to target cloud-native environments.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
LastPass appoints Karim Toubba as CEO
Cloud Security

LastPass appoints Karim Toubba as CEO

Karim Toubba, a cloud security veteran, has been appointed as the CEO of LastPass as it separates from GoTo and increases its investment.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
Check Point appoints Les Williamson as managing director for Australia & New Zealand
Digital Transformation

Check Point appoints Les Williamson as managing director for Australia & New Zealand

Check Point has appointed Les Williamson as managing director for Australia and New Zealand, responsible for driving new business and revenue expansion.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022
It's the culture: The impact of cyber indifference on cybersecurity
Human Capital Management

It's the culture: The impact of cyber indifference on cybersecurity

The argument for human-centric cybersecurity has gained traction, but until it becomes fully integrated, Western societies will suffer from cyber risks.

By Dr Patrick Scolyer-Gray • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

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