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AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost
Platform-as-a-Service

AI-driven cyber crime drives AUD $4.03m average data breach cost

Cyber-attacks on Australian firms have surged, with AI-driven threats pushing data breach costs to AUD $4.03 million. Cloud services and enhanced AI defences are key.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Data breach stories

Life360 breach exposes 442,000 users: experts warn of API vulnerabilities
Multi-factor authentication

Life360 breach exposes 442,000 users: experts warn of API vulnerabilities

Life360 suffers major data breach exposing personal information of 442,519 users. API flaw also affects Tile, leading to sensitive data theft and extortion attempt.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance
Encryption

AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance

A five-month data breach at AT&T has exposed the information of all customers within that period, highlighting urgent cybersecurity challenges in the telecom sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack
Multi-factor authentication

New data breaches spark cybersecurity fears as Twilio confirms attack

ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for compromising 33 million Twilio users' phone numbers via the Authy 2FA app, sparking major security concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Half of IT professionals uncertain of devices on their networks
Network Infrastructure

Half of IT professionals uncertain of devices on their networks

Half of IT pros believe unknown devices are on their networks, posing high risks, finds ACDS survey. Over two-thirds faced multiple data breaches in two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Cyber threat concerns heightened following Linux vulnerability
Phishing

Cyber threat concerns heightened following Linux vulnerability

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in OpenSSH affecting almost all Linux systems, further accentuating the rise of security vulnerabilities for every industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
Why data still leaks through enterprise DLP solutions
Data Protection

Why data still leaks through enterprise DLP solutions

Despite enterprise DLP solutions, data leaks persist, costing an average of USD $4.45 million per breach. Learn why browser security agents could be the key to plugging security gaps.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Global survey reveals growing inadequacies in cyber threat response
Malware

Global survey reveals growing inadequacies in cyber threat response

A global survey by Gigamon reveals a 20% rise in undetected cyber breaches, with only 25% of organisations able to respond in real time. Australia fares worse, with 42% of breaches detected through dark web leaks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Reactions to Ticketmaster data breach exposing 500 million users' data
DevOps

Reactions to Ticketmaster data breach exposing 500 million users' data

Ticketmaster confirms a massive data breach affecting over 500 million customers, with personal information reportedly sold on the dark web. Experts call for urgent cybersecurity measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Alleged Ticketmaster data breach tied to Snowflake security flaw
Storage

Alleged Ticketmaster data breach tied to Snowflake security flaw

Ticketmaster may have suffered a data breach after BreachForums' relaunch, say reports. Experts urge vigilance but caution against premature conclusions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Is your cloud network really ready for Generative AI?
Data Protection

Is your cloud network really ready for Generative AI?

Businesses must assess cloud network readiness and connectivity requirements before deploying Generative AI, or face major security and operational risks.

By Paul Gampe • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Ticketmaster cyberattack - what lessons can be learnt?
Firewalls

Ticketmaster cyberattack - what lessons can be learnt?

The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.

By Sean Abbott • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach
Data Protection

Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach

Ticketmaster has suffered a major data breach compromising the personal information of more than 500 million users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Data breach stories

Marketing vs. reality – What we can learn from the Ashley Madison hack
Breach Prevention

Marketing vs. reality – What we can learn from the Ashley Madison hack

The Ashley Madison hack exposed the stark reality behind glossy marketing, revealing how a poorly safeguarded system endangered millions of private lives.

By Stephen Kho • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk
Phishing

Research shows mobile workers put corporate data at significant risk

Research by Apricorn shows 63% of UK and US IT leaders fear mobile workers will cause data breaches, with 55% admitting deliberate security compromises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain
Malware

Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain

Singapore amends Cyber Security Bill to mandate supply chain security disclosures for CII operators. Organisations struggle with rising security breaches despite bans on shared app use.

By Cradlepoint • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
97% of UK FTSE 100 firms hit by third-party cyber breaches
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

97% of UK FTSE 100 firms hit by third-party cyber breaches

A SecurityScorecard report reveals 97% of the UK's FTSE 100 firms faced third-party breaches last year, stressing urgent supply chain cybersecurity enhancements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024