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Australian healthcare plagued with rising rate of cyber fraud
Firewalls

Australian healthcare plagued with rising rate of cyber fraud

RSM Australia warns that identity and cyber fraud pose significant threats to the healthcare sector, with criminals exploiting complex funding sources and billing systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Cyber attacks stories

Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse
Artificial Intelligence

Armis acquires CTCI, forms AI-powered cybersecurity powerhouse

Armis acquires AI threat intelligence firm, CTCI, boosting its forecast abilities and creating a powerful new Global Threat Intelligence Service.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Hunter-killer malware surges by 333%, says Picus Red Report 2024
Malware

Hunter-killer malware surges by 333%, says Picus Red Report 2024

The 2024 Picus Red Report reveals a 333% rise in Hunter-killer malware targeting and disabling security defences, reflecting a concerning escalation in cyber-attack strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Commvault reports strong Q3 results with 11% revenue growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Commvault reports strong Q3 results with 11% revenue growth

Data management giant Commvault reports an 11% YoY increase in Q3 total revenues at USD$216.8 million and a 17% rise in annual recurring revenue.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Australian & NZ workers fear businesses are ill-equipped for cyber threats
Phishing

Australian & NZ workers fear businesses are ill-equipped for cyber threats

Nearly half of Australian and New Zealand workers do not feel ready to combat cyberattack threats, with 43% fearing becoming scam or phishing victims at work, ELMO Software research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Cisco launches AI-driven enhancements for secure cloud networking
Artificial Intelligence

Cisco launches AI-driven enhancements for secure cloud networking

Cisco unveilis new AI-driven, integrated security services aimed to simplify operations and bolster enterprise network management efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report
Ransomware

AI-boosted phishing sees 222% surge, warns Acronis report

Acronis' H2 2023 Cyberthreats Report reveals a disturbing 222% rise in email attacks with AI-enhanced phishing impacting over 90% of organisations worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report
Multi-factor authentication

QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report

Cybercriminals are increasingly employing quishing attacks, utilising malicious QR codes to target high-ranking officials and smaller businesses, reveals AI-native cloud email security platform, Abnormal Security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Feb 2024
Nine key cybersecurity trend predictions for 2024
DataCentre infrastructure

Nine key cybersecurity trend predictions for 2024

When it comes to achieving effective cybersecurity, it's clear that the coming year will be a challenging one for organisations of all sizes.

By James Campbell • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Threat spotlight - How attackers are targeting your web applications right now
Firewalls

Threat spotlight - How attackers are targeting your web applications right now

Cyberattacks on web applications have surged, Barracuda has defended against over 18bn such attacks in 2023 alone, with web apps providing a prime target for cyber attackers due to vulnerabilities and valuable data.

By Tushar Spotlight • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Alarming surge in cyber attacks seen in Acronis report
Ransomware

Alarming surge in cyber attacks seen in Acronis report

The Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2023 reveals a 222% rise in AI-driven email attacks in the year, underlining the need for more effective security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023
Phishing

Unseen surge in cyber attacks blocked by Avast in 2023

Avast blocked 10 billion cyberattacks in 2023, up 49% on the prior year, with cybercriminals deploying sophisticated methods including deepfake scams and exploiting PDF files and Google OAuth to steal user information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Checkmarx reveals top cyberattack trends in January
Application Security

Checkmarx reveals top cyberattack trends in January

Checkmarx reveals top January trends in supply chain cyberattacks, showing a rise in data theft, deceptive typosquatting, and malware injections.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Akamai launches Content Protector to thwart scraping attacks in Asia-Pacific
Application Security

Akamai launches Content Protector to thwart scraping attacks in Asia-Pacific

In response to growing malicious bot activity in Asia Pacific and Japan, tech giant Akamai Technologies unveils Content Protector, a new tool designed to mitigate scraping attacks while preserving beneficial traffic.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Check Point Infinity platform excels in Miercom's security benchmark tests
Malware

Check Point Infinity platform excels in Miercom's security benchmark tests

Check Point Infinity Platform outshines rivals in Miercom's NGFW Security Benchmark 2024 report, registering an exceptional 99.8% block rate for Zero+1 day Malware.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
SentinelOne acquires PingSafe, redefining cloud security in AI era
Storage

SentinelOne acquires PingSafe, redefining cloud security in AI era

AI-powered security leader, SentinelOne, acquires cloud-native application protection firm PingSafe, marking a critical shift in cloud security dynamics.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

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Cybersecurity alert for UK businesses on Safer Internet Day
Malware

Cybersecurity alert for UK businesses on Safer Internet Day

On Safer Internet Day, Evolve Business Group underscores the importance of robust online security for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024