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IWD 2024: Emerging threats mean the cyber security industry needs more diversity
Breach Prevention

IWD 2024: Emerging threats mean the cyber security industry needs more diversity

On International Women's Day 2024, experts cite the need for greater diversity in cyber security, amidst growing threats and the alarmingly low female representation in technical roles.

By Katherine Robins • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Data breach stories

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted ties spanned over a month in 2023

Cyberattacks exploiting trusted relationships surged in 2023, with over 20% lasting more than a month, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act
Breach Prevention

UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act

UK cybersecurity leaders are downplaying risks amid boardroom pressure, with many believing a £145k financial loss is needed to spur executive action.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Exclusive: How AvePoint is tackling complex data management
Data Protection

Exclusive: How AvePoint is tackling complex data management

AvePoint's VP, Max McNamara, details strategies employed by the global data management firm in navigating and shaping the digital landscape.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary
Marketing Technologies

Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary

For its 18th anniversary, Sydney-based Sphere PR unveils a customised cyber-crisis communications service, underscoring its expertise in tech security PR in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Semperis & Trellix unveil joint solution for cyber breach containment
Virtualisation

Semperis & Trellix unveil joint solution for cyber breach containment

Semperis and Trellix's joint solution, using AI and ML technology, aims to accelerate cyber breach containment, offering enhanced visibility into identity system infiltrations and substantially shortening response time.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Traceable AI secures USD $30m for cutting-edge API security solutions
Breach Prevention

Traceable AI secures USD $30m for cutting-edge API security solutions

Securing a strategic investment of USD $30 million, API security player Traceable AI indicates the sector's growing importance, with 300% YoY growth, aiming to bolster API security initiatives worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Gen AI optimism high in ANZ but cybersecurity concerns loom
Customer Experience

Gen AI optimism high in ANZ but cybersecurity concerns loom

While ANZ business and IT leaders express high optimism for Gen AI's potential, cybersecurity concerns remain a dominant issue, especially following large-scale data breaches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC
Firewalls

How attackers target security blind spots: Three real-life lessons from the SOC

Cyberattack case studies from global XDR service provider Barracuda demonstrate the dangers of incomplete digital security.

By Adam Khan • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Armis acquires Silk Security for a total of $150M
Breach Prevention

Armis acquires Silk Security for a total of $150M

Armis, an asset intelligence cybersecurity firm, acquires Silk Security for $150M, aiming to create a comprehensive cyber threat management platform and bridge the gap between threat identification and resolution.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
Data Protection

Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data

Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th 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
The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response
Malware

The convergence of endpoint security & automated investigation & response

Endpoint threats soared by 50% in 2023, prompting organisations to adopt Endpoint Automated Investigation and Response (EAIR) to enhance security and respond swiftly to data breaches.

By Nils Krumrey • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats
Encryption

Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats

Consumer confidence in retail and finance sectors may wane due to increasing cybersecurity threats, a new study as found.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as ANZ Head of Channel
Breach Prevention

Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as ANZ Head of Channel

Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Head of Channel for Australia, bolstering its channel-first strategy across the ANZ region amid surging demand for improved hybrid cloud infrastructure security.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Gigamon records 100% growth in cloud revenue in 2023
Hyperscale

Gigamon records 100% growth in cloud revenue in 2023

Gigamon enjoyed over 100% YoY growth in 2023 cloud revenue due to international demand for its deep observability service, reflecting a trend towards hybrid cloud security management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Data breach stories

VietCredCare cyber threat rocks Vietnam's social media landscape
Malware

VietCredCare cyber threat rocks Vietnam's social media landscape

Vietnam is being rocked by an advanced cyber threat, VietCredCare, targeting business social media accounts, leading to widespread data breaches in government, business, and education sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024