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Data breach stories

Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms
Ransomware

Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms

New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI
Data Protection

Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI

As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.

By James Blake • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
ASX 200 report reveals cybersecurity risks in retail sector
Firewalls

ASX 200 report reveals cybersecurity risks in retail sector

A new report reveals alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary sector, exposing major companies to increased breach risks.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
OpenText report reveals Australia's top ransomware threats
Ransomware

OpenText report reveals Australia's top ransomware threats

OpenText Cybersecurity's report highlights six major ransomware threats targeting Australian infrastructure, with LockBit and Akira at the forefront.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Data breach stories

Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?
Hybrid Cloud

Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?

As hybrid cloud infrastructure evolves, the 2024 Gigamon survey reveals deep observability is vital for IT teams to tackle growing security threats.

By Jonathan Hatchuel • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Akamai enhances Guardicore for AWS with agentless support
Firewalls

Akamai enhances Guardicore for AWS with agentless support

Akamai has expanded its Guardicore Segmentation solution for AWS, enhancing Zero Trust capabilities amid rising cybersecurity threats, including ransomware.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
KnowBe4 unveils AI-focused HRM+ for human risk management
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 unveils AI-focused HRM+ for human risk management

KnowBe4 has launched HRM+, a human risk management platform to tackle cybersecurity risks in the AI era, following its acquisition of Egress.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
OpenText reveals 2024 nastiest malware, LockBit leads list
Ransomware

OpenText reveals 2024 nastiest malware, LockBit leads list

OpenText's 'Nastiest Malware of 2024' list highlights LockBit as the top ransomware threat amid rising cybercrime targeting critical infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
ReliaQuest warns of ongoing threat from credential abuse
Malware

ReliaQuest warns of ongoing threat from credential abuse

ReliaQuest's new report reveals credential abuse is rampant, with alerts for compromised accounts reaching 75% of all issues reported in Q3 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Canadian & Turkish authorities arrest cybercriminal duo
Software-as-a-Service

Canadian & Turkish authorities arrest cybercriminal duo

Canadian and Turkish authorities have arrested two cybercriminals linked to a global campaign that compromised data from over 100 organisations.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users
Malware

AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users

Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
New report reveals persistent API security breaches risk
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New report reveals persistent API security breaches risk

A new Traceable AI report reveals 57% of organisations have suffered API breaches, highlighting significant flaws in current security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
ReliaQuest links manufacturing breach to Scattered Spider
Unified Communications

ReliaQuest links manufacturing breach to Scattered Spider

An investigation by ReliaQuest reveals a significant cyber intrusion on a manufacturing firm, attributed to Scattered Spider, amid rising ransomware threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Data breach stories

Microsoft Power Pages misconfigurations expose NHS data
Cloud Security

Microsoft Power Pages misconfigurations expose NHS data

A report reveals that misconfigured settings in Microsoft Power Pages have exposed the sensitive data of millions, including over 1.1 million NHS employees.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Ransomware attacks surge in Southeast Asia with 57,000 cases
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in Southeast Asia with 57,000 cases

Kaspersky has detected over 57,000 ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia this year, with Indonesia facing the most incidents as cybercriminals target key sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Exclusive Networks partners with Druva for SaaS data protection
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive Networks partners with Druva for SaaS data protection

Exclusive Networks has partnered with Druva to enhance SaaS data protection in EMEA, introducing advanced security solutions amid rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
One in eight in UK faces online account security breaches
Breach Prevention

One in eight in UK faces online account security breaches

A study by Thales reveals that one in eight UK residents has faced online account breaches, highlighting a significant lack of cybersecurity awareness.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024